Launched in 2020, the InertSeal canning line by Northland Automation and Engineering is a counter-pressure moduler can filling system.
In the demonstration above, it has been setup to fill crowlers, but it can be used to fill standard 12oz or 16oz cans as well.
It is currently capable of a throughput of approximately 4 cans per minute, with very little waste, and future room for expansion, including adding additional units to "gang up" and increase throughput.
The machine secures the can, grabs and removes the lid, evacuates the air in the can, counter pressurizes the can with CO2, fills the can, replaces the lid, seams the lid, releases the pressure and the can exits to the rear wash station. This process ensures a nearly oxygen free filling chamber and extremely low oxygen pickup allowing unprecedented shelf-life and improved taste. It's precision fill system ensures tight control on fill volume.
Cans are filled and seamed under pressure, which retains beer carbonation levels while also enabling the smooth packaging of highly carbonated beers.
Only minor mechanical aptitude is required to run the machine, as the operation is no more complicated than other equipment typically found in the brewery environment.
Lead time is approximately three months between order and delivery.
Final cost of the machine is variable depending on chosen options, but prices are upwards of $60k.
We believe this machine is a breakthrough technology in the small-scale craft beer packaging market, and we look forward to helping your brewery succeed.
Lead time is 16-20 weeks from order, though this may vary depending on our production.