A complete beer brewing system includes every stage from milling to packaging—crush mill, brewhouse equipment, fermentation vessels, glycol cooling system, control cabinet, CIP system, and packing machines. Among all packaging options, the beer canning machine is becoming increasingly important in modern breweries. Cans have become a preferred format for both consumers and brewers, making the right can filler and can seamer essential for quality beer production.
For consumers, canned craft beer is easy to stack, store, and transport. It is also allowed in places where bottles are restricted—such as beaches, pools, parks, and festivals.
From a distribution standpoint, tap space in bars and restaurants is limited. Many breweries, especially microbreweries, eventually turn to cans to reach a wider audience and secure more retail opportunities.
To achieve this, a reliable and efficient beer canning machine plays a critical role.
The Importance of a Good Can Filler
A can filler must protect beer quality, flavor stability, and shelf life while maintaining high filling accuracy and low oxygen pickup.
Cans naturally offer better protection from sunlight compared to bottles, but the canning process itself also has a direct impact on your beer’s freshness. Inadequate filling technology can lead to:
Increased oxidation
Loss of carbonation
Inconsistent flavors
Shortened shelf life
One of the most important differences in canning technology is Atmospheric pressure canning vs. Isobaric (Counter Pressure) canning.
1. Atmospheric Pressure Canning Machines
Atmospheric pressure canning—often used in entry-level or manual systems—comes with one major challenge: excessive foam.
Unlike bottle filling, cans have a much wider opening. When beer flows into an open-air space, the CO₂ escapes rapidly, causing:
High foaming
Higher Dissolved Oxygen (DO) pick-up
Flavor instability
Shorter shelf life
This is why many craft brewers outgrow atmospheric pressure systems as production increases.
Suitable for:
Manual canning machine
Small-scale or test batch filling
Very low production volumes
2. Isobaric / Counter Pressure Canning Machines
Isobaric or Counter Pressure Gravity filling technology is the preferred solution for professional breweries and automatic canning lines.
Key benefits include:
No foaming during filling
The can is sealed to the filling valve, preventing CO₂ loss.
Low oxygen pickup
A full CO₂ purge removes air/oxygen from the can before filling, protecting beer flavor.
Maintains carbonation integrity
Beer is filled at 30–50 psi, preserving saturation pressure and preventing over-foaming.
Better shelf life & flavor stability
Higher filling speed
Isobaric fillers allow fast, consistent, and efficient operation, ideal for larger packaging volumes.
This is the technology used in most automatic canning lines in modern breweries.
3. Types of Beer Canning Machines Offered by Tiantai
Tiantai provides a complete range of canning solutions for breweries of all sizes:
• Manual Canning Machine
Simple operation, ideal for small batches and pilot systems.
• Semi-Automatic Atmospheric Pressure Canning Machine
Suitable for entry-level canning with moderate output.
• Automatic Can Isobaric Canning Line
For professional breweries needing superior filling accuracy, low DO pickup, and high productivity.
Includes can filler, can seamer, conveyors, CO₂ purge, and control system.
Whatever your brewery size, Tiantai can help you select a canning machine that fits your production needs and growth plan.
For more information about beer canning machines or a full quotation:
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Contact: Emily Gong
We are always happy to support your brewery expansion and packaging needs.
