Carbonated Drinks Filling Machine Workflow

I. Preparation

1. Preparation of raw materials

Drink mixing: Mix the components of the drink (such as syrup, carbon dioxide, flavors, etc.) according to the formula for ratio mixing.

Carbonation: Carbonate the blended beverage to make it contain the right amount of carbon dioxide to form a carbonated beverage. 

 

2. Container preparation

Bottle/can cleaning: bottles or cans are cleaned by high-pressure water or steam to ensure that their interiors are free of impurities and contaminants.

Sterilization treatment: To ensure sterility, the bottles or cans are sterilized using ultraviolet light, ozone, or peroxyacetic acid.

 

II. Filling process

1. Bottle/can feeding

Conveyor system: Clean bottles or cans enter the filling machine via a conveyor belt. The conveyor system must ensure that the bottles or cans enter the filling position stably and continuously.

 

2. Pre-treatment
Pre-vacuuming: Bottles or cans are pre-vacuumed before filling to remove internal air and avoid foam and bubbles during filling.

Secondary cleaning (if required): the bottles or cans are cleaned a second time to ensure the highest level of cleanliness. 

 

3. Filling
Pressurized Filling: A carbonated beverage filling machine adopts pressurized filling technology to fill bottles or cans with beverages containing carbon dioxide at a certain pressure. Pressure control is the key to ensuring smooth entry of the beverage while maintaining the stability of the carbonated gas.

Dosing control: A dosing valve or flow meter controls the filling volume of each bottle or can to ensure accurate filling, no more and no less.

 

4. Capping/Sealing

Capping (bottle): Capping is done immediately after filling is completed for bottled carbonated beverages. The capping machine presses the cap accurately on the bottle mouth and screws it tightly to seal. 

Sealing (canned): Sealing is carried out immediately after filling for canned carbonated beverages. The capper accurately puts the cap on the mouth of the can and seals it by crimping.

III. Inspection and quality control

1. Appearance inspection
Manual Inspection: Manually inspect the appearance of each bottle or can to ensure there are no cracks, deformation, or contamination.

Automatic Inspection: Automatic inspection using cameras and sensors to screen for unqualified products quickly. 

 

2. Weight Inspection

Weighing Detection: An automatic weighing system detects the weight of each bottle or can to ensure that the filling quantity meets the standard. Overweight or underweight products are automatically rejected. 

 

3. Pressure Detection

Carbon dioxide pressure detection: Detect the carbon dioxide pressure in the bottle or can to ensure that the gas content of the carbonated beverage meets the requirements and that the product tastes good. 

 

4. Sealing detection

Seal detection: Ensure that the seal of each bottle or can is intact without leakage through vacuum detection or air tightness test.

 

IV. Packaging and Warehousing

1. Labeling

Automatic labeling machine: Accurately affix the label on each bottle or can to ensure it is correctly positioned and firmly affixed. 

 

2. Packing
Automatic packaging machine: This machine automatically arranges the labeled beverage bottles or cans and loads them into cartons or plastic trays.

Sealing machine: Seal the products after packing to ensure the package is firm and easy to transport. 

 

3. Inventory

Warehouse management: The packaged finished beverage is managed by batch, production date, and other information entered into the warehouse to ensure that the storage is in order and to facilitate the subsequent logistics and sales.

 

Conclusion

The carbonated beverage filling machine workflow involves several links, each of which is crucial and directly related to the quality and safety of the product. Each step requires precise control and strict management, from preparation, filling process, and sealing to testing and packaging. Modern carbonated beverage filling equipment greatly improves production efficiency and ensures high product quality and consistency through automation technology and sophisticated inspection systems. In the future, with the continuous progress of technology, the carbonated beverage filling process will be more efficient and intelligent, providing consumers with more high-quality beverage products.