Cypress 200CPM Canning Line Project for Harland Beer

Cypress 200CPM Canning Line Project for Harland Beer

Helping a Growing Brewery Scale Canning Production

As breweries expand distribution and increase production volume, packaging efficiency quickly becomes one of the biggest operational challenges.

For this project, Redwood Stainless Systems supplied a customized Cypress 200CPM Counter Pressure Canning Line for Harland Beer to support brewery expansion and higher-volume can production.

The brewery needed a canning solution capable of:

  • Increasing packaging throughput
  • Improving production automation
  • Supporting multiple can sizes
  • Maintaining consistent fill quality
  • Reducing canning bottlenecks during peak production

To meet these goals, Redwood provided a fully automated high-speed canning system designed specifically for commercial craft beer production.

Project Overview

The project included a complete 200CPM counter pressure canning line designed for continuous brewery packaging operations.

Key system specifications included:

  • 20 filling valves
  • 4 seaming heads
  • 60-meter automatic conveyor system
  • Siemens PLC & HMI control system
  • SEW drive motors
  • Danfoss variable frequency drives (VFDs)
  • X-ray low fill detection system

The canning line was configured to support:

  • 12oz cans
  • 16oz cans
  • 19.2oz cans

This flexibility allows the brewery to support multiple product formats while maintaining production efficiency.

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Key Features of the 200CPM Canning Line

High-Speed Counter Pressure Filling

The Cypress canning system uses counter pressure filling technology designed to help breweries maintain product quality during high-speed canning operations.

The 20-valve filling system allows the brewery to achieve:

  • Up to 200 cans per minute production capacity
  • Stable filling consistency
  • Improved packaging efficiency
  • Reduced operational bottlenecks

Counter pressure filling also helps minimize dissolved oxygen pickup during packaging, which is especially important for maintaining beer freshness and flavor stability.

Advanced Automation and Process Control

The canning line was equipped with a fully integrated automation system featuring:

  • Siemens PLC controls
  • HMI operator interface
  • Danfoss VFD speed management
  • SEW industrial drive systems

These automation components help operators precisely control conveyor speed, filling operations, and packaging workflow throughout production.

The result is more stable canning performance and improved production consistency during long production runs.

Multi-Format Can Compatibility

The system was designed to support multiple can sizes, including:

  • 12oz standard cans
  • 16oz craft beer cans
  • 19.2oz single-serve cans

This flexibility gives the brewery the ability to package different product lines using the same production system.

Hygienic Stainless Steel Design

The canning line was built with sanitary stainless steel construction to support brewery hygiene standards and long-term durability.

Additional sanitary and operational features included:

  • Hygienic conveyor design
  • Automatic lubrication system
  • Easy-access maintenance points
  • Brewery-friendly cleaning workflow

These features help reduce downtime while improving long-term operational reliability.

Project Challenges and Solutions

Challenge: Brewery Packaging Bottlenecks

As production volume increased, the brewery needed a faster and more automated packaging solution capable of supporting expanding distribution demand.

The previous setup limited throughput efficiency and increased operational pressure during production scheduling.

Solution

Redwood supplied a fully automated 200CPM counter pressure canning line designed for continuous commercial production.

The upgraded system significantly improved:

  • Packaging speed
  • Production consistency
  • Workflow automation
  • Operational efficiency

while supporting multiple can formats on the same line.

Results After Installation

After installation, the brewery benefited from:

  • Up to 200 cans per minute packaging capability
  • Improved production throughput
  • Reduced packaging bottlenecks
  • More stable filling consistency
  • Better production automation
  • Flexible multi-format canning operations

The new canning system positioned the brewery for continued growth while supporting higher-volume distribution and more efficient packaging operations.

Why Breweries Choose Redwood Stainless Systems

Redwood Stainless Systems provides customized brewery packaging and canning solutions for breweries across North America and international markets.

Our canning systems are designed to help breweries:

  • Scale production capacity
  • Improve packaging efficiency
  • Reduce dissolved oxygen pickup
  • Increase automation
  • Support long-term operational growth

From compact starter canning systems to high-speed production lines, Redwood helps breweries build packaging operations designed for real-world production demands.

šŸ‘‰ Looking to upgrade your brewery canning capacity? Contact Redwood Stainless Systems to discuss automated canning line solutions for your brewery.

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