TIANTAI Equipment Co. supplies beer brewing brewery equipment system including miller, brewhouse , fermenters, brite beer tanks, beer bottling machine,beer canning machine, wine and Kombucha, RTD eqiupment, distiller equipment. Now more and more customers are finding RTD drinks equipment.
What Is an RTD Production Line?
To meet rising demand, beverage producers rely on RTD production lines—integrated systems designed to mix, process, pasteurize, fill, and package beverages efficiently and safely. An RTD production line typically includes the following components:
1 Mixing and Blending System
The process starts by combining water, sweeteners, concentrates, tea extracts, flavors, or alcohol in a controlled mixing tank. Advanced machines offer:
Automatic dosing
High-shear mixing
Homogenization
Temperature control
This ensures that the beverage is consistent in taste and texture.
2 Filtration and Clarification
Depending on the beverage type, filtration ensures clarity and stability. Options include:
Cartridge filters
Membrane filters
Plate filters
Centrifugal separators
For kombucha or juice, filtration helps remove particles that might affect shelf life.
3 Pasteurization or Sterilization
Food safety is critical for RTD beverages. Producers may use:
Tunnel pasteurizers
Flash pasteurization
UHT sterilization
These processes kill harmful microorganisms while preserving flavor and nutrients.
4 Cooling System
After heat treatment, beverages must be cooled to protect flavor and maintain quality. This step also prepares the liquid for carbonation or filling.
5 Carbonation (if required)
For sparkling teas, seltzers, or cocktails, CO₂ is injected into the beverage using:
Inline carbonation systems
Bright beer-type holding tanks
Reliable carbonation is essential for consistency and mouthfeel.
6 Filling and Packaging
The final step is automated filling into bottles, cans, or pouches. High-quality RTD machines typically include:
Gravity or pressure filling systems
Can seamers or bottle cappers
Labelers and date coders
Automated packing systems
Seam integrity and hygiene are crucial for extending shelf life and maintaining product quality.
7 CIP Cleaning System
To maintain cleanliness and efficiency, RTD production lines use CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems that automatically clean tanks, pipes, and fillers without dismantling the equipment. This improves hygiene, reduces labor, and minimizes downtime.
Conclusion
Ready-to-Drink beverages represent one of the most dynamic and innovative sectors in the global beverage industry. With consumer demand for convenience, health, and premium taste increasing year after year, RTD manufacturers must invest in advanced production lines that ensure safety, consistency, and efficiency. From mixing and blending to pasteurization, carbonation, and packaging, RTD machines provide the technological backbone that enables brands to scale their operations and deliver high-quality beverages to the market.
As the industry continues to evolve, producers with modern RTD equipment and a strong focus on flavor innovation, sustainability, and quality will be best positioned to capture new opportunities and succeed in the competitive beverage landscape.
If you are planning to open a brewery or need RTD equipment, TIANTAI BrewTech could help you answer your questions and supply the brewery equipment system. We supply 1-200HL complete beer brewing brewery equipment system including malt milling equipment, brewhouse equipment, fermenters, brite beer tanks, beer bottling machine,beer canning machine, beer kegging machine, hopping machine, yeast propagation equipment. We also supply all auxiliary brewery systems like steam heating pipe and valves, water treatment, filter, air compressor etc. Everything in brewery are all in our list.
If you are interested in any RTD drink equipment or beer brewery equipment, please feel free to contact us:
Ivy Liang(Directeur des ventes)
Courriel : [email protected]
