How to Choose the filling beer and capping machine?
Introduction
You may have come across the terms “filling machine” and “capping machine” when doing your research into beer making supplies. While these two machines serve very different purposes, they are both essential to craft brewers and homebrewers alike. Filling machines help you fill bottles with your homemade beer while capping machines seal them up tight once they’re full. If you’re looking for a way to speed up production or just want an easier way of bottling your brews at home, then we suggest checking out some of our recommendations below!
1. The difference between a filling machine and capping machine
Filling machines are used to fill bottles and cans, while capping machines are used to seal bottles and cans.
As the name implies, filling machines use a filling head to transfer beer into the bottles or cans. The filling heads of most models can be adjusted for different kinds of products; for example, some can fill wine bottles or sports drinks with ease.
The capping machine is usually equipped with a capping head that seals the open end of a bottle or can after it has been filled with product. Filling machines tend to be more expensive than their capping counterparts since they have more complex moving parts; however, they also produce higher quality results because they allow you more control over beer flow into each container as well as providing more options when it comes time for storage (e.g., refrigerated storage).
2. How to choose the right machine for your brewery
In order to choose the right machine for your brewery, you need to consider several factors. Here are some things that you should think about when picking out a filling and capping machine:
- Capacity: The first consideration is how much beer your brewery produces. If it’s just a small operation, you won’t need the same level of equipment as someone who runs a large plant. Consider what kind of capacity will be best for your size—you don’t want to buy something that’s too large or too small for your needs!
- Location: Where will this filling and capping machine be used? If it’s going somewhere where there isn’t easy access to power and water sources, then finding a portable model might be ideal because using one nearby would take up space in an already cramped warehouse floor plan (and could also cause safety concerns).
- Quality: What quality standards do most breweries follow? How high do they set these standards? This can sometimes determine what kind of beer-bottling equipment should be used since different materials may meet those standards better than others do (for example, glass versus plastic bottles might fit into certain processes better).
3. What factors to consider when making your purchase
- Capacity: When choosing a filling machine, one of the most important things to consider is its capacity. You will want to make sure it can handle all your needs and that it has enough power to fill your bottles quickly. If you plan on running out at any time, this is something that needs to be taken into account as well.
- Speed: Another thing you should look for when choosing a capping machine is how quickly it can cap your bottles. If you are in a rush and need something fast, you will want something with high speed capabilities (60-70 caps per minute). But if not, then don’t worry about this too much since most machines come close together anyway.
- Size: Some filling machines are larger than others; some may even take up an entire room! So make sure that whatever size fits best into your business’s space before purchasing anything else besides price and features…etc…etc….
4. The benefits of owning a beer filling and capping machine
- Filling and capping machines are more efficient than manually filling bottles.
- You can fill and cap bottles faster with a machine.
- You can fill bottles at different heights with a machine, which is perfect for businesses that want to use different kinds of caps or want their beer to be poured into tall glasses. It also allows for greater efficiency in production as you won’t be wasting time pouring individual beers into cups or glasses when you could be working on new ones instead!
- Finally, because this is an automated system that takes some of the work out of making your own beer (and other drinks), it will cost less money overall than paying someone else to do it manually — especially since those people would probably charge by the hour instead of per bottle like we do here at Beer Machine Depot!
5. Tips for maintaining your equipment
- Tips for maintaining your equipment
You should keep your beverage filling machine well maintained in order to ensure it performs at peak levels. Here are some tips on how you can achieve this:
- Clean the equipment regularly. Make sure that you clean the machine after every use and check for any leaks or damage in order to prevent any accidents from occurring. If you notice that there is a problem with your equipment, it would be best to get a professional repair person in order to avoid any further damage being done by using an unreliable machine.
- Check the pressure gauge regularly and make sure that everything is functioning smoothly before using it again as this will help prevent accidents from happening during operation time which could lead to major damages being caused if not fixed quickly enough!
6. Frequently asked questions about these machines
- How do I maintain my machine?
Please clean all parts of your filling and capping machine after each use with a damp cloth or paper towel. This will keep your beer fresh, safe, and cold. To ensure that each batch of beer is fully carbonated, we recommend using CO2 cartridges with every bottle to pressurize it before capping.
- Can I use this machine for any kind of drink?
This filling capping machine is designed specifically for beer bottles but can be used for other drinks such as kombucha or wine bottles (using our optional adapters). If you want to fill non-beer bottles, please contact us directly about purchasing an adapter for those specific bottles (or let us know if there are any other questions!). We would be happy to help you out!
Conclusion
We hope you now have a better understanding of how to choose the right filling machine and capping machine for your brewery. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us. We would love to help!