Q1. Is the Pine 15 CPM canning line right for my brewery?
A: Pine is designed for growing craft breweries and beverage producers that have outgrown manual or entry-level canning equipment. It provides production speeds of up to 15 cans per minute in a compact, mobile counter-pressure canning system.
Actual sustained output depends on the beverage, can format, product temperature, carbonation level, production setup, and operator workflow.
Q2. What types of beverages can the Pine 15 CPM canning line package?
A: Pine is designed for compatible carbonated beverages, including:
- Craft beer
- Hard seltzer
- Cider
- Kombucha
- Sparkling water
- Carbonated soft drinks
- Sparkling RTD cocktails
Products with unusual carbonation levels, viscosity, ingredients, or foaming characteristics should be evaluated by Redwood before the final equipment configuration is confirmed.
Q3. How does counter-pressure filling help maintain carbonation and reduce oxygen exposure?
A: Pine combines CO₂ pre-purge, controlled counter-pressure filling, and high-pressure foaming before lid placement. This process helps manage foaming, maintain carbonation, and reduce oxygen exposure during filling and seaming.
Actual dissolved oxygen performance depends on beverage conditions, product temperature, operating procedures, CO₂ supply, container handling, and the overall production setup.
Q4. What can sizes can Pine package?
A: Pine supports the following compatible can formats with the appropriate change parts:
- 12 oz Standard: up to 15 CPM
- 16 oz Standard: up to 12 CPM
- 12 oz Sleek: up to 15 CPM
One-touch height adjustment helps simplify changeover between supported can formats. Final compatibility should be confirmed using the customer’s cans, lids, and change-part requirements.
Q5. Can one operator run the Pine canning line?
A: Pine is designed for operation by one trained operator under normal production conditions. Additional personnel may be helpful for supplying empty cans and lids, monitoring the product supply, packing finished cans, or managing downstream operations. Actual staffing depends on the facility layout, production volume, and level of line integration.
Q6. Can Pine connect directly to a bright tank or keg?
A: Yes. Pine can connect directly to compatible bright beer tanks, product tanks, or US-standard kegs. The final connection arrangement depends on product pressure, temperature, piping, fittings, and the required transfer conditions.
Q7. How is the Pine 15 CPM canning line cleaned?
A: Pine includes an automatic CIP function for the filling circuit. Cleaning solution can be circulated through compatible product-contact components between production runs, helping make the cleaning process more consistent and repeatable.
The required cleaning procedure, chemistry, temperature, circulation time, and verification steps depend on the beverage and the facility’s sanitation program.
Q8. What utilities are required for the Pine canning line?
A: Typical utility and process requirements include:
- Electrical power
- Compressed air
- CO₂ supply
- Water supply
- Product supply
- Drain connection
Exact requirements depend on the final machine configuration. Refer to the Technical Specifications and confirm site utilities with Redwood before installation.
Q9. How does Pine compare with mobile canning services and larger industrial canning lines?
A: Pine gives breweries greater control over their packaging schedule, operating procedures, and production planning than relying entirely on a third-party mobile canning service. It may be a practical choice for facilities with regular packaging demand that want to bring canning in-house.
Compared with a larger industrial canning line, Pine requires less floor space and provides a simpler, more flexible packaging platform. It is intended for producers that need more capacity and automation than an entry-level system but do not yet require the output, footprint, or line integration of a larger industrial system.
