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Empress 300CPM Counter Pressure Canning Line

Empress 300CPM Counter Pressure Canning Line

Capacity: 300 CPM (12oz)

Counter pressure filling

Low D.O. measurement with exhaust oxygen device

Automatic bowl lifting device with SEW Reducer, Encoder, and Braking function

SKF auto. lubrication system

Safety Protection: Stainless steel frame,Tempered glass door,360º Inlet and outlet direction

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The Empress 300CPM Counter Pressure Canning Line is designed for breweries and carbonated beverage producers that need reliable in-house canning with consistent fill quality, stable carbonation, and lower oxygen pickup. With throughput up to 300 cans per minute, it gives production teams a practical packaging solution for regional breweries, beverage manufacturers, and contract packaging operations that need high-speed canning.

Using isobaric counter-pressure filling, the system equalizes pressure between the product tank and the can before filling. This helps control foaming, preserve carbonation, reduce product loss, and support more consistent package quality for beer, cider, kombucha, hard seltzer, sparkling water, soda, RTD beverages, and similar carbonated drinks.

The Empress 300CPM line supports an integrated filling and seaming workflow, operator-focused controls, sanitary production practices, and repeatable day-to-day operation. It is a strong fit for teams that need commercial high-speed packaging between 200CPM and 400CPM production levels without losing control over product quality or packaging schedules.

For producers upgrading from smaller equipment, mobile canning, or lower-speed packaging systems, Empress provides a scalable path toward controlled in-house canning, better production planning, and more consistent finished cans.

Key Benefits

- Up to 300 cans per minute for high-volume beverage packaging

- Counter-pressure filling helps maintain carbonation and reduce foam loss

- Supports low-DO filling goals for beer and other carbonated beverages

- Integrated high-speed filling and seaming workflow

- Designed for commercial breweries and beverage producers with larger production schedules

- Suitable for beer, cider, hard seltzer, sparkling water, soda, kombucha, and RTDs

- Built for scalable in-house packaging and more consistent finished cans

Q1: Who is the Empress 300CPM canning line best suited for?

A: It is best suited for breweries and beverage producers that need commercial high-speed packaging between 200CPM and 400CPM production levels, consistent fill quality, and a controlled in-house packaging workflow.

Q2: How fast can the Empress 300CPM run?

A: The Empress 300CPM is designed for up to 300 cans per minute, depending on product conditions, carbonation level, can format, and final configuration.

Q3: What filling method does this canning line use?

A: It uses isobaric counter-pressure filling, which pressurizes the can before filling to help reduce foaming, preserve carbonation, and lower oxygen pickup.

Q4: Why is counter-pressure filling important for carbonated beverages?

A: Counter-pressure filling helps control CO₂ breakout and foam during filling. This supports more consistent fills, better carbonation retention, reduced product loss, and improved package quality.

Q5: What beverages can be packaged on this system?

A: It is suitable for beer, cider, kombucha, hard seltzer, sparkling water, soda, RTD cocktails, and other carbonated beverage applications.

Q6: Can it support different can sizes?

A: Yes. Changeover options are available for common beverage can formats such as 12 oz, 16 oz, and 500 mL, depending on the final setup.

Q7: Is this system suitable for low-DO packaging goals?

A: Yes. The counter-pressure filling process is designed to support lower dissolved oxygen pickup compared with uncontrolled open filling.

Q8: What maintenance should operators expect?

A: Typical maintenance includes routine inspection of seals, lubrication of moving parts, CO₂ system checks, and cleaning procedures based on the production schedule.

Q9: Is installation and training available?

A: Yes. Redwood can support installation, operator training, spare parts planning, and ongoing technical support based on the final project scope.

Q10: When should a producer choose the Empress 300CPM instead of another speed?

A: Choose the Empress 300CPM when your expected canning volume, labor plan, and production schedule match regional breweries, beverage manufacturers, and contract packaging operations that need high-speed canning. Smaller or larger Redwood systems may be a better fit depending on your growth stage.