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}\n .bd-post .bp-4-matrix { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n .bd-post .bp-cta-mid { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; align-items: center; }\n .bd-post .bp-cta-end-title { font-size: 18px; }\n .bd-post .bp-cta-end-btn { font-size: 14px; padding: 10px 24px; }\n }\n @media (max-width: 480px) {\n .bd-post h1 { font-size: 26px; }\n .bd-post .bp-2-ref { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n }\n .article-generated-image {\n margin: 2rem auto !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n }\n .article-generated-image img {\n display: block !important;\n width: 512px !important;\n max-width: 100% !important;\n height: auto !important;\n margin: 0 auto !important;\n border-radius: 16px !important;\n box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16) !important;\n }\n .article-generated-image figcaption {\n margin-top: 0.75rem !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n }\n<\/style>\n <article class=\"bd-post-article\">\n <h1>Can Filling Lines Explained \u2014 How to Choose the Right Configuration for Your Product<\/h1>\n\n <p>If you are reading this, you have probably graduated from searching “can filling machine” to searching “can filling line.” That shift in vocabulary signals a shift in thinking: you are no longer looking at individual pieces of equipment. You are looking at a system \u2014 a connected sequence of machines that will turn empty cans into finished, sealed, labeled product, hour after hour.<\/p>\n\n <p>But here is the problem: most guides assume you are filling beer or soda. If you are filling protein powder, coffee beans, peanut butter, or automotive paint, the standard advice falls apart.<\/p>\n\n <p>This guide takes a different approach. It starts with your product \u2014 what you are actually putting in the can \u2014 and works forward from there. By the end, you will have a decision framework you can apply whether you are canning sparkling water or spiced nuts.<\/p>\n\n <hr>\n\n <h2>What Is a Can Filling Line? Core Components Explained<\/h2>\n\n <p>A can filling line is a synchronized series of machines that executes the complete packaging sequence for cans: cleaning, filling, sealing, sterilizing, labeling, coding, and packing. Each machine in the chain depends on the one before it. If one station underperforms, the entire line underperforms.<\/p>\n\n <p>Here are the core components you will find on a typical line:<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"table-wrapper\">\n <table>\n <tr><th>Component<\/th><th>What It Does<\/th><th>What Happens If You Skip It<\/th><\/tr>\n <tr><td>\u30c7\u30d1\u30ec\u30bf\u30a4\u30b6\u30fc<\/td><td>Feeds empty cans from pallets onto the conveyor<\/td><td>Manual loading bottlenecks the line from the first minute<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Rinser \/ Cleaner<\/td><td>Removes dust and particles from empty cans<\/td><td>Contamination risk; fails food safety audits<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>\u30d5\u30a3\u30e9\u30fc<\/td><td>Doses the exact amount of product into each can<\/td><td>No filler, no line \u2014 this is the heart of the system<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Seamer<\/td><td>Locks the lid onto the can with a double seam<\/td><td>Product leaks, spoils, or loses carbonation within days<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Sterilizer \/ Pasteurizer<\/td><td>Heat-treats filled cans for microbiological stability<\/td><td>Mandatory for low-acid foods, beer, and juice \u2014 skip at your own risk<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Labeler<\/td><td>Applies brand labels, ingredient panels, and barcodes<\/td><td>Unlabeled product cannot be sold at retail<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>\u30b3\u30fc\u30c0\u30fc<\/td><td>Prints production date, batch number, and expiry<\/td><td>Traceability becomes impossible; regulatory non-compliance<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Packer \/ Palletizer<\/td><td>Groups cans into cartons or trays and stacks on pallets<\/td><td>Manual packing erases the labor savings of automation<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n <p>Think of it like a restaurant kitchen line: each station has one job, each job depends on the previous station, and the whole thing runs at the speed of the slowest cook. A can filling line works the same way \u2014 which is why buying the fastest filler in the world does you no good if your seamer cannot keep up.<\/p>\n\n <hr>\n\n <h2>Why Your Product Type Dictates Your Line Configuration<\/h2>\n\n <p>This is the section most can filling line guides skip \u2014 and it is the one that matters most.<\/p>\n\n <p>The physical properties of your product determine which filling technology you need, what materials your equipment should be made from, and whether you need auxiliary systems like nitrogen flushing or temperature control. Get this wrong at the specification stage, and no amount of fine-tuning on the factory floor will fix it.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Before you read any further, answer two questions about your product:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <ol>\n <li>Is your product fluid (liquid, paste) or discrete (powder, granules, solid pieces)?<\/li>\n <li>Does your product contain dissolved gas (carbonated beverages, beer)?<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n\n <p>The intersection of those two answers places you in one of the four categories below. Each category has its own equipment logic.<\/p>\n\n \n <div class=\"bp-1-tip bd-reveal\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"6\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"2\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"bp-1-tip-text\">\n <div class=\"bp-1-tip-label\">Your product type IS the decision tree.<\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-1-tip-lines\"><span>Fluid \u2192 liquid\/paste track. Discrete \u2192 powder\/solid track.<\/span><span>Carbonated \u2192 counter-pressure. Still \u2192 gravity or volumetric.<\/span><span>Check your two answers above \u2014 they lock in your category below.<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>Liquid Products \u2014 Beverages, Oils, Sauces, and More<\/h3>\n\n <p>If you are filling liquids, you have the widest range of equipment options \u2014 and the easiest path to commodity-level pricing. Gravity fillers handle still water and juice affordably. Isobaric (counter-pressure) fillers keep the CO\u2082 inside your beer or sparkling drink. Volumetric piston fillers give you \u00b11% accuracy on oils, sauces, and syrups.<\/p>\n\n <p>One detail that separates professionals from amateurs: dissolved oxygen management. For beer, you want less than 50 parts per billion of oxygen pickup during filling. Above that threshold, shelf life shrinks from months to weeks. For hot-filled juices and teas (typically 85\u201392\u00b0C), the filling valves and tanks must be rated for sustained high-temperature operation \u2014 316 stainless steel is standard here, not optional.<\/p>\n\n <p>The risk for liquid producers is overbuying. A craft brewery producing 2,000 cans a day does not need a 200-CPM isobaric line. More on matching speed to reality in the selection framework below.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Powder Products \u2014 Protein Powder, Milk Powder, Spices, and Nutrition Supplements<\/h3>\n\n <p>Powder filling is where most generic can filling line advice collapses. Unlike liquids, powders do not flow predictably. Their density changes when vibrated. They create dust. They clump with humidity. And your customers notice a 2-gram shortfall immediately when they scoop.<\/p>\n\n <p>The workhorse solution is the auger filler: a precision-machined Archimedes screw at the bottom of a hopper, driven by a servo motor. Each rotation of the screw dispenses a known volume of powder. Accuracy depends on powder consistency \u2014 free-flowing powders like granulated sugar can hit \u00b11%, while sticky protein blends might drift to \u00b12% if the hopper is not agitated.<\/p>\n\n <p>For fine powders under 100 microns, vacuum filling becomes competitive: it pulls product into the can rather than pushing it, which reduces dust clouds. Whatever technology you choose, plan for nitrogen flushing. Flushing the headspace with nitrogen after filling pushes residual oxygen below 3%, preventing oxidation and extending shelf life \u2014 non-negotiable for milk powder, infant formula, and premium coffee.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Solid and Granule Products \u2014 Nuts, Snacks, Coffee Beans, Candy, and Dry Pet Food<\/h3>\n\n <p>Here, the verb “filling” is misleading. You are not really filling \u2014 you are weighing, and then dropping the weighed portion into the can.<\/p>\n\n <p>The gold standard is the multi-head weigher. Picture 10 to 14 individual weighing hoppers arranged in a circle. Product enters from the top via a vibrating dispersion cone. Each hopper receives a random portion, weighs it independently, and feeds the data to a central computer. The computer scans all possible combinations of 3\u20135 hoppers and selects the set whose combined weight is closest to your target \u2014 all in under a millisecond.<\/p>\n\n <p>A 10-head weigher on nuts or coffee beans delivers \u00b10.5\u20131.5 gram accuracy at 30\u201360 cans per minute. A 14-head unit pushes 70\u201390 CPM with even tighter distributions. The speed comes from parallelism: 10 hoppers weighing simultaneously beat one hopper weighing sequentially, every time.<\/p>\n\n <p>One caution: fragile products like potato chips or biscotti will break if dropped more than 30 centimeters. Specify reduced-drop-height configurations and cushioned receiving hoppers if your product crumbles.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Paste and Viscous Products \u2014 Peanut Butter, Jam, Canned Meat, and Thick Sauces<\/h3>\n\n <p>Pastes look deceptively simple \u2014 “just a thicker liquid” \u2014 but they punish underspecified equipment harder than any other category.<\/p>\n\n <p>The core challenge is flow resistance. At room temperature, peanut butter has a viscosity exceeding 100,000 centipoise, roughly 100,000 times thicker than water. Moving that through a standard filling valve is like trying to drink a milkshake through a coffee stirrer. You need a piston filler with a positive-displacement pump, and the fill nozzle diameter must be at least three times the diameter of any solid particles in the product \u2014 otherwise, a chunk of strawberry in your jam line becomes a 45-minute stoppage.<\/p>\n\n <p>If the product is hot-filled \u2014 canned meat at 85\u00b0C, hot-fill sauces \u2014 the piston assembly must handle thermal expansion without losing seal integrity. And if the product solidifies on cooling (chocolate, fats, waxes), you need heated hoppers and jacketed pipes to keep it flowing between batches.<\/p>\n\n <hr>\n\n <h2>The Complete Can Filling Line Workflow \u2014 Stage by Stage<\/h2>\n\n <p>Understanding the flow helps you spot weak links before they become expensive mistakes. Here is the sequence, and more importantly, why each transition matters.<\/p>\n\n <figure class=\"article-generated-image\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/article-image-03-6.webp\" alt=\"Sealed aluminum cans passing through a double-seam inspection station.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\">\n <figcaption>Seaming and inspection protect product integrity before cans leave the line.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n\n <p><strong>Depalletizing \u2192 Rinsing.<\/strong> Empty cans arrive stacked on pallets. The depalletizer sweeps them onto the conveyor. Do not skip rinsing: even brand-new cans carry manufacturing dust. Ionized air rinsing removes particles without water; water rinsing adds a sanitation layer for food-grade lines.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Rinsing \u2192 Filling.<\/strong> This gap must be short \u2014 ideally under 30 seconds \u2014 to prevent recontamination. The conveyor speed between these stations sets the baseline pace for the whole line.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Filling \u2192 Seaming.<\/strong> The most critical handoff on the line. For carbonated beverages, you have 3\u20135 seconds from the moment the fill valve closes to the moment the seamer locks the lid. Any longer and CO\u2082 escapes, foam builds, and fill levels drift. For non-carbonated products the urgency is lower, but oxygen ingress is still a concern \u2014 minimize open-can time.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Seaming \u2192 Sterilizing.<\/strong> Not every product needs post-fill sterilization. Beer and juice typically run through a tunnel pasteurizer (controlled water spray zones at 60\u201370\u00b0C). Low-acid canned foods (meat, vegetables) require retort sterilization at 121\u00b0C. If your product does not need it, this station disappears from your line.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Sterilizing \u2192 Labeling \u2192 Coding.<\/strong> Once the can is sealed and stable, it gets its identity: brand label, batch code, production date, expiry date. Inkjet is cost-effective and flexible; laser is permanent and maintenance-light.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Coding \u2192 Packing \u2192 Palletizing.<\/strong> End-of-line automation: cans grouped into cartons or shrink-wrapped trays, then stacked on pallets. For lines under 20 CPM, manual packing may still make economic sense. Above that, automation pays for itself in labor savings.<\/p>\n\n <p>The takeaway: every “gap” between stations is a potential failure point. When evaluating a line, ask the supplier about transfer timing and accumulation \u2014 not just individual machine specs.<\/p>\n\n <hr>\n\n <h2>Can Filling Technologies \u2014 Matching Method to Product<\/h2>\n\n <p>All filling technologies solve the same problem \u2014 put X amount of product into a can \u2014 but they solve it with fundamentally different measurement principles. Understand the principle, and you will never be confused by a spec sheet again.<\/p>\n\n <p>The four technology families break down by what they measure: volume, weight, or pressure.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Volumetric and Piston Filling \u2014 The Workhorses for Liquids, Pastes, and Creams<\/h3>\n\n <p>Volumetric fillers dispense a fixed volume per cycle. Flow-meter versions (magnetic, Coriolis, or turbine) work best for thin liquids like water, milk, and juice, delivering \u00b10.5% accuracy at high speed. Piston fillers handle the thicker end of the spectrum \u2014 sauces, creams, gels, and pastes up to and beyond 100,000 centipoise.<\/p>\n\n <figure class=\"article-generated-image\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/article-image-01-7.webp\" alt=\"Rotary volumetric can filler dispensing sauce into unbranded cans.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\">\n <figcaption>Volumetric filling delivers repeatable portions for liquids, sauces, and creams.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n\n <p>The key distinction for maintenance: flow-meter systems are CIP-friendly \u2014 you can run clean-in-place cycles without disassembly. Piston fillers typically require partial disassembly for thorough cleaning, which adds 15\u201330 minutes to changeover time. If you switch products frequently, factor this into your scheduling.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Auger Filling \u2014 Precision Dosing for Powders and Fine Granules<\/h3>\n\n <p>The auger filler is a servo-driven screw inside a hopper. The servo rotates the screw a precise number of turns; each rotation displaces a known powder volume. Accuracy is \u00b11\u20132% for free-flowing powders, widening for sticky or hygroscopic products.<\/p>\n\n <figure class=\"article-generated-image\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/article-image-02-6.webp\" alt=\"Stainless-steel auger filler dosing powder into aluminum cans.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\">\n <figcaption>Auger dosing gives powders and fine granules controlled, repeatable fill weights.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n\n <p>The most common failure mode is inconsistent powder density. If your powder settles during storage, the same screw rotation dispenses more mass at the beginning of a batch than at the end. The fix: mechanical agitation in the hopper, or switching to a net-weight checkweigher feedback loop that adjusts screw turns can-by-can.<\/p>\n\n <p>Dust control is not optional \u2014 it is a safety and sanitation requirement. Look for enclosed hoppers, vacuum dust extraction ports, and IP65 or higher ingress protection on electrical panels.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Multi-Head Weighing \u2014 High-Speed Accuracy for Solids and Granules<\/h3>\n\n <p>Covered in the solid products section above, but worth one more emphasis: the multi-head weigher’s real advantage is not speed \u2014 it is flexibility. The same 10-head weigher that dispenses 50 grams of cashews can switch to 500 grams of coffee beans with a recipe change on the touchscreen. No mechanical adjustment, no change parts.<\/p>\n\n <p>The tradeoff: height. Multi-head weighers sit above the filler station and require 2\u20133 meters of vertical clearance. Measure your ceiling before you order.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Counter-Pressure and Isobaric Filling \u2014 Keeping Carbonation Where It Belongs<\/h3>\n\n <p>Counter-pressure filling is exclusive to carbonated beverages. Here is the sequence: the can enters the filling valve, and the chamber is pressurized with CO\u2082 to match the product tank pressure. The fill valve opens, and liquid flows in by gravity while gas vents through a return pipe. The valve closes, and the pressure is released gradually to prevent gushing. The can exits to the seamer.<\/p>\n\n <p>The physics is unforgiving. Beer at 4\u00b0C holds CO\u2082; beer at 10\u00b0C foams. Fill too fast \u2192 foam. Release pressure too quickly \u2192 foam. Wait too long before seaming \u2192 foam and oxygen. A well-tuned counter-pressure line on beer keeps dissolved oxygen pickup below 20 parts per billion. A poorly tuned one produces half-filled cans and oxidized beer.<\/p>\n\n <p>Speed ranges are the widest of any technology: from 50 CPM for a small craft line to over 2,000 CPM for a global brewery. The law of diminishing returns kicks in hard above 500 CPM \u2014 incremental speed gains come with exponentially higher capital cost.<\/p>\n\n \n <div class=\"bp-2-ref bd-reveal\">\n <div class=\"bp-2-cell\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 2.69l5.66 5.66a8 8 0 1 1-11.31 0z\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-2-label\">\u6db2\u4f53<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-2-value\">Volumetric \/ Piston<br>\u00b10.5\u20131% accuracy<br>5\u20132,000+ CPM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-2-cell\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"6\" width=\"20\" height=\"12\" rx=\"2\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M6 12h.01\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-2-label\">\u30d1\u30a6\u30c0\u30fc<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-2-value\">Auger \/ Vacuum<br>\u00b11\u20132% accuracy<br>20\u201360 CPM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-2-cell\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 20V10\"\/><path d=\"M18 20V4\"\/><path d=\"M6 20v-4\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-2-label\">Solid \/ Granule<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-2-value\">Multi-head Weigher<br>\u00b10.5\u20131.5g accuracy<br>30\u201390 CPM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-2-cell\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 2L2 7l10 5 10-5-10-5z\"\/><path d=\"M2 17l10 5 10-5\"\/><path d=\"M2 12l10 5 10-5\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-2-label\">Paste \/ Viscous<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-2-value\">Piston \/ Pump<br>\u00b11\u20132% accuracy<br>15\u201340 CPM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <hr>\n\n <h2>Critical Quality Factors \u2014 Materials, Seaming, and Certifications<\/h2>\n\n <p>Once you have matched your product to a filling technology, shift your attention to build quality. This is what separates a machine that runs reliably for a decade from one that becomes a maintenance headache in year two.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Materials.<\/strong> The standard for food-contact surfaces is 304 stainless steel \u2014 18% chromium, 8% nickel, corrosion-resistant under normal conditions. If your product is acidic (tomato sauce, citrus juice) or salty (canned fish, brined vegetables), step up to 316 stainless steel. The 2\u20133% molybdenum content in 316 provides chloride resistance that 304 cannot match. Non-contact structural frames should be at least 1.5\u20132mm thick steel \u2014 thinner gauge transmits vibration and accelerates wear on bearings and seals.<\/p>\n\n <p>In critical electrical components, brands matter. Siemens, Schneider, Omron, SMC, and Mitsubishi components carry global availability and service networks. Generic alternatives may work initially but become a liability when you need a replacement drive or PLC module in a hurry.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Seaming quality.<\/strong> The double seam is the only thing standing between your product and the outside world. A proper double seam interlocks the can body flange and lid curl in five layers of metal. Key inspection parameters: body hook length, cover hook length, overlap (target \u22651.0mm for standard cans), and seam thickness. During commissioning, insist on seam tear-down inspections every 15 minutes for the first 100 cans, then at startup and every 4 hours during production. Online seam monitors add a real-time safety net but do not replace physical tear-downs.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Certifications.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <ul>\n <li><strong>ISO 9001<\/strong> certifies that the manufacturer has a documented quality management system. It is the minimum bar for any supplier you should consider.<\/li>\n <li><strong>CE marking<\/strong> is legally required for equipment sold into the European Economic Area. It signals compliance with EU health, safety, and environmental directives.<\/li>\n <li><strong>CSA certification<\/strong> indicates compliance with Canadian and U.S. electrical safety standards \u2014 relevant if your line is destined for North America.<\/li>\n <li><strong>FDA 21 CFR Part 117<\/strong> (Current Good Manufacturing Practice for food) sets the requirements for equipment used in U.S.-bound food production: food-contact surfaces must be cleanable, non-toxic, and corrosion-resistant.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n \n <div class=\"bp-3-checklist bd-reveal\">\n <div class=\"bp-3-header\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-3-title\">Certification Baseline<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-3-row\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"bp-3-row-text\">ISO 9001 \u2014 Quality management system (minimum bar)<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-3-row\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"bp-3-row-text\">CE Marking \u2014 EU health, safety, environmental compliance (legally required for EEA)<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-3-row\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"bp-3-row-text\">CSA \u2014 Canadian & U.S. electrical safety (North American market)<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-3-row\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"bp-3-row-text\">FDA 21 CFR Part 117 \u2014 U.S. food GMP (cleanable, non-toxic, corrosion-resistant surfaces)<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <p>A manufacturer that holds CE, ISO, and CSA certifications \u2014 and builds with 304\/316 stainless steel paired with Siemens or Omron electrics \u2014 has passed a verification threshold that eliminates the bottom tier of the market. For example, a supplier like Levapack publishes its ISO, CE, CSA, and RoHS certifications on its quality page, and offers full-structure customization from individual machine specs to complete turnkey line design \u2014 two signals that separate serious manufacturers from trading companies with a website. Before committing, ask for scanned copies of certificates and cross-check the certificate numbers on the issuing body’s public database. A legitimate manufacturer will provide these in minutes; hesitation is a red flag.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Pre-shipment verification checklist:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <ul>\n <li>Material certificates: stainless steel grade documentation for all product-contact parts<\/li>\n <li>Factory test video: minimum 100 consecutive cans filled and seamed without adjustment<\/li>\n <li>Endurance test: 48-hour no-load run, zero unplanned stops<\/li>\n <li>Seam inspection: tear-down reports at 15-minute intervals during the test run<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n <hr>\n\n <h2>How to Choose the Right Can Filling Line \u2014 A Practical Decision Framework<\/h2>\n\n <p>You know your product type. You know the filling technologies. You know what quality looks like. Now the question becomes: how do you turn all that knowledge into a purchase decision you will not regret?<\/p>\n\n <p>The answer is a four-step elimination process. Each step removes options that do not fit your reality.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Step 1 \u2014 Match Line Speed to Your Production Reality<\/h3>\n\n <p>The most common mistake in equipment buying is overestimating needed speed. Suppliers quote maximum CPM; what you need is sustainable CPM over an 8-hour shift.<\/p>\n\n <p>Start with a simple calculation:<\/p>\n\n <blockquote><p>Daily production target \u00f7 effective operating hours \u00f7 60 = target CPM<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n <p>“Effective hours” is where most buyers go wrong. An 8-hour shift is not 8 hours of production. Subtract breaks, changeovers, cleaning time, and minor stoppages. Realistic effective time: 6\u20136.5 hours per shift. Subtract another 15\u201320% if you change products during the shift.<\/p>\n\n <p>Then apply a startup discount: a new line in its first 3\u20136 months typically achieves 60\u201370% of its rated speed while your team learns its rhythms. Buy for month 12, not month 1.<\/p>\n\n <p>As a rough sizing guide:<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"table-wrapper\">\n <table>\n <tr><th>Your Daily Output<\/th><th>Recommended Line Class<\/th><th>Typical Speed<\/th><th>Approximate Investment<\/th><\/tr>\n <tr><td>< 3,000 cans<\/td><td>Semi-automatic (2\u20133 standalone machines)<\/td><td>5\u201315 CPM<\/td><td>$8,000\u2013$25,000<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>3,000\u201310,000 cans<\/td><td>Small automatic line (4\u20135 machines linked)<\/td><td>15\u201340 CPM<\/td><td>$25,000\u2013$60,000<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>10,000\u201350,000 cans<\/td><td>Medium automatic line (6\u20138 machines)<\/td><td>40\u2013100 CPM<\/td><td>$60,000\u2013$150,000<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>> 50,000 cans<\/td><td>Full turnkey line (10+ machines, central control)<\/td><td>100\u20132,000+ CPM<\/td><td>$150,000\u2013$500,000+<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>Step 2 \u2014 Choose Your Automation Level Wisely<\/h3>\n\n <p>Automation is not a goal. It is a response to labor costs, consistency requirements, and scale.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>\u30bb\u30df\u30aa\u30fc\u30c8\u30de\u30c1\u30c3\u30af<\/strong> means the machine does the core task (filling, seaming) but a person loads and unloads cans. Best for: daily volumes under 3,000 cans, frequent product changes, labor costs below $5\/hour. Half the world’s nut and spice packers run semi-automatic profitably.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Full automatic standalone<\/strong> means the machine handles infeed and outfeed automatically, but you still move cans between stations manually. Best for: daily volumes 3,000\u201320,000 cans, growing businesses that want to add stations incrementally.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Full turnkey line<\/strong> means one conveyor connects everything from depalletizer to palletizer. Best for: daily volumes above 20,000 cans, stable product mix, labor costs above $15\/hour. The capital cost is 3\u20135\u00d7 higher than standalone machines, but the labor savings are permanent.<\/p>\n\n <p>The bridge strategy: start with two or three full-automatic standalone machines (filler + seamer + labeler), leave space on the floor for a connecting conveyor, and add the rinser, depalletizer, and coder when volume justifies it. This is how most mid-size food manufacturers grow into full lines without over-leveraging on day one.<\/p>\n\n \n <div class=\"bp-4-matrix bd-reveal\">\n <div class=\"bp-4-card\">\n <svg class=\"bp-4-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H8a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-4-name\">\u30bb\u30df\u30aa\u30fc\u30c8\u30de\u30c1\u30c3\u30af<\/span>\n <ul class=\"bp-4-specs\"><li>2\u20133 standalone machines<\/li><li>Manual load\/unload<\/li><li>Daily: < 3,000 cans<\/li><\/ul>\n <span class=\"bp-4-best\">Best for: low labor costs, frequent changeovers<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-4-card\">\n <svg class=\"bp-4-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M12 1v2M12 21v2M4.22 4.22l1.42 1.42M18.36 18.36l1.42 1.42M1 12h2M21 12h2M4.22 19.78l1.42-1.42M18.36 5.64l1.42-1.42\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-4-name\">Full-Auto Standalone<\/span>\n <ul class=\"bp-4-specs\"><li>4\u20135 linked machines<\/li><li>Auto infeed\/outfeed<\/li><li>Daily: 3,000\u201320,000 cans<\/li><\/ul>\n <span class=\"bp-4-best\">Best for: growing SMEs, incremental expansion<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-4-card\">\n <svg class=\"bp-4-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"13 2 3 14 12 14 11 22 21 10 12 10 13 2\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-4-name\">Full Turnkey Line<\/span>\n <ul class=\"bp-4-specs\"><li>10+ machines, central control<\/li><li>One conveyor, end to end<\/li><li>Daily: > 20,000 cans<\/li><\/ul>\n <span class=\"bp-4-best\">Best for: stable mix, high labor costs<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>Step 3 \u2014 Verify Build Quality and Compliance Before You Pay<\/h3>\n\n <p>Remote purchasing \u2014 especially cross-border \u2014 amplifies every risk. The factory photos look great. The spec sheet checks every box. How do you verify without a plane ticket?<\/p>\n\n <p>Five verifications you can do remotely:<\/p>\n\n <ol>\n <li><strong>Raw material proof.<\/strong> Ask for stainless steel mill certificates showing grade (304 or 316) and thickness. Ask for the electrical components brand list with supplier invoices \u2014 not just a logo on a brochure.<\/li>\n <li><strong>Test run video.<\/strong> Insist on an unedited video of your actual machine (or an identical model) running at least 100 consecutive cans. Watch for: consistent fill levels, no lid drops, smooth can transfer between stations, and audio cues \u2014 grinding or rattling sounds are your early warning.<\/li>\n <li><strong>Quality control documentation.<\/strong> Request a blank copy of the factory’s incoming inspection checklist, in-process inspection log, and final test report template. If the templates are thin or nonexistent, the process is thin or nonexistent.<\/li>\n <li><strong>Certification verification.<\/strong> Take the certificate numbers provided and search them on the issuing body’s website. ISO certificates can be verified at the issuing registrar’s online database. CE certificates should reference a specific directive (2006\/42\/EC for machinery). If the numbers do not resolve, walk away.<\/li>\n <li><strong>Sample testing.<\/strong> Ship a batch of your actual product and your actual cans to the manufacturer. Ask them to run a test fill and send you the filled cans back. Inspect fill consistency, seam integrity, and label placement. This is the closest you get to a test drive \u2014 and it costs a fraction of one mistake.<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n\n <p>If a supplier deflects on any of these five \u2014 “we cannot share supplier invoices,” “our test videos are confidential,” “trust our reputation” \u2014 you are looking at a red flag, not a negotiation tactic.<\/p>\n\n \n <div class=\"bp-cta-mid bd-reveal\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"22\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"13\"\/><polygon points=\"22 2 15 22 11 13 2 9 22 2\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"bp-cta-mid-body\">\n <div class=\"bp-cta-mid-title\">Get a spec sheet and test-run video before you commit.<\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-cta-mid-subtitle\">Tell us your product type and daily volume \u2014 we’ll send relevant documentation.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a class=\"bp-cta-mid-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/%e3%82%b3%e3%83%b3%e3%82%bf%e3%82%af%e3%83%88\/\" target=\"_self\">\n Request a Consultation\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>Step 4 \u2014 Vet Your Supplier With Questions That Reveal Everything<\/h3>\n\n <p>A supplier’s answers to six questions will tell you more than any brochure. Each question targets something spec sheets leave out.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>“Can you share contact details for a customer in our industry?”<\/strong><br>A good answer names a real company, describes their line configuration, and offers a reference call. A weak answer offers only the country (“we have many customers in the US”) without specifics. Verifiable references are the single strongest signal in machinery purchasing.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>“What is your after-sales response time \u2014 specifically, in hours?”<\/strong><br>A good answer gives a number: “remote diagnosis within 4 hours, on-site engineer dispatched within 48 hours.” A weak answer says “we are always available” without committing to a metric.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>“Which brands are in your electrical panel \u2014 can you send a photo of an open panel?”<\/strong><br>A good answer names Siemens, Schneider, Omron, Mitsubishi, Delta, and sends the photo. A weak answer says “international famous brands” generically.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>“Who handles installation and training \u2014 is it included or extra?”<\/strong><br>A good answer includes on-site installation supervision and operator training in the base quotation. A weak answer bundles them as optional line items that inflate the final price.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>“What spare parts do you recommend we stock for year one, and how do you ship them internationally?”<\/strong><br>A good answer provides a recommended spares list with part numbers and typical DHL\/FedEx transit times to your country. A weak answer says “we can ship when you need something.”<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>“What exactly does your warranty cover, and how do you handle a claim?”<\/strong><br>A good answer: 12 months (minimum), covers parts and remote support, clear claim process with case-number tracking. Better: 16\u201324 months with annual inspection included.<\/p>\n\n <p>The supplier that answers all six with specifics has nothing to hide. The supplier that hedges on three or more has everything to hide.<\/p>\n\n <hr>\n\n <h2>What Does a Can Filling Line Cost? Real Price Ranges and ROI Factors<\/h2>\n\n <p>Can filling lines have no standard price. Cost depends on filling technology, automation level, number of stations, container size range, and build quality. But you can anchor your budget using real market ranges.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"table-wrapper\">\n <table>\n <tr><th>Line Class<\/th><th>Typical Configuration<\/th><th>Price Range (FOB China)<\/th><th>Fits<\/th><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Entry semi-auto<\/td><td>Filler + seamer (2 standalone units)<\/td><td>$8,000\u2013$25,000<\/td><td>Startups, < 3,000 cans\/day<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Small auto line<\/td><td>Rinser \u2192 filler \u2192 seamer \u2192 labeler (4\u20135 linked units)<\/td><td>$25,000\u2013$60,000<\/td><td>Growing SMEs, 3,000\u201310,000 cans\/day<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Medium auto line<\/td><td>Depalletizer \u2192 rinser \u2192 filler \u2192 seamer \u2192 sterilizer \u2192 labeler \u2192 coder (6\u20138 units)<\/td><td>$60,000\u2013$150,000<\/td><td>Established manufacturers, 10,000\u201350,000 cans\/day<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Large turnkey line<\/td><td>Full process + palletizer + SCADA control (10+ units)<\/td><td>$150,000\u2013$500,000+<\/td><td>High-volume plants, > 50,000 cans\/day<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"bp-6-tip bd-reveal\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M21 12V7H5a2 2 0 0 1 0-4h14v4\"\/><path d=\"M3 5v14a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h16v-5\"\/><path d=\"M18 12a2 2 0 0 0 0 4h4v-4z\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"bp-6-tip-text\">\n <div class=\"bp-6-tip-label\">Three costs the quotation hides<\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-6-tip-lines\"><span>Freight & insurance: 5\u201312% of equipment value (get a forwarder quote first)<\/span><span>Installation: $2,000\u2013$8,000 if not included \u2014 plus downtime risk<\/span><span>Year-one spares: budget 3\u20135% of equipment cost for recommended parts<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <p>Now the ROI question: is it worth it?<\/p>\n\n <p>Calculate it simply. If a $30,000 small automatic line eliminates two packaging workers earning $600\/month each, that is $14,400 in annual labor savings. Add the value of higher throughput, fewer rejects, and consistent fill levels \u2014 and the line pays for itself in 18\u201324 months. Every can it fills after that is pure margin improvement.<\/p>\n\n <p>A can filling line is not an expense. It is an employee that never calls in sick, never makes a filling error, and works a double shift without overtime. Treat the investment that way, and the numbers make themselves.<\/p>\n\n \n <div class=\"bp-cta-end bd-reveal\">\n <svg class=\"bp-cta-end-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"4\" width=\"20\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M22 7l-10 7L2 7\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"bp-cta-end-title\">Discuss Your Can Filling Line Configuration<\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-cta-end-subtitle\">Tell us your product type and daily volume target \u2014 we’ll recommend a configuration that fits.<\/div>\n <a class=\"bp-cta-end-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/%e3%82%b3%e3%83%b3%e3%82%bf%e3%82%af%e3%83%88\/\" target=\"_self\">\n Talk to an Engineer\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <hr>\n\n <p><em>If you are evaluating can filling line suppliers and want to discuss how a specific configuration would work for your product and production targets, Levapack’s engineering team offers a no-obligation consultation. Reach out through the contact page with your product details and daily volume target.<\/em><\/p>\n\n <hr>\n\n <h2>References<\/h2>\n\n <ol>\n <li>U.S. Food and Drug Administration. “Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs) for Food and Dietary Supplements.” 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/guidance-regulation-food-and-dietary-supplements\/current-good-manufacturing-practices-cgmps-food-and-dietary-supplements\">https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/guidance-regulation-food-and-dietary-supplements\/current-good-manufacturing-practices-cgmps-food-and-dietary-supplements<\/a><\/li>\n <li>eCFR. “21 CFR Part 110 \u2014 Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packing, or Holding Human Food.” <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-21\/chapter-I\/subchapter-B\/part-110\">https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-21\/chapter-I\/subchapter-B\/part-110<\/a><\/li>\n <li>AZoM. “Food Grade Stainless Steel: 304 vs 316.” 2025. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azom.com\/article.aspx?ArticleID=24472\">https:\/\/www.azom.com\/article.aspx?ArticleID=24472<\/a><\/li>\n <li>CDA France. “Comparison: Semi-Automatic vs Automatic Filling Machines.” 2025. <a href=\"https:\/\/cdafrance.com\/en\/news-of-cda-labeling-filling-machines\/comparison-semi-automatic-vs-automatic-filling-machines\/\">https:\/\/cdafrance.com\/en\/news-of-cda-labeling-filling-machines\/comparison-semi-automatic-vs-automatic-filling-machines\/<\/a><\/li>\n <li>Levapack. “Quality Certifications.” <a href=\"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/%e5%93%81%e8%b3%aa\/\">https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/quality\/<\/a><\/li>\n <li>Levapack. “Custom Can Filling Line Configurations.” <a href=\"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/%e3%82%ab%e3%82%b9%e3%82%bf%e3%83%9e%e3%82%a4%e3%82%ba\/\">https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/customization\/<\/a><\/li>\n <li>Levapack. “Case Studies.” <a href=\"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/%e3%82%b1%e3%83%bc%e3%82%b9%e3%82%b9%e3%82%bf%e3%83%87%e3%82%a3\/\">https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/case-studies\/<\/a><\/li>\n <li>Levapack. “Contact.” <a href=\"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/%e3%82%b3%e3%83%b3%e3%82%bf%e3%82%af%e3%83%88\/\">https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/contact\/<\/a><\/li>\n <li>Levapack. “Wholesale Can Packaging Machines Manufacturer.” <a href=\"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/\">https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body><\/html>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can Filling Lines Explained \u2014 How to Choose the Right Configuration for Your Product Can Filling Lines Explained \u2014 How to Choose the Right Configuration for<span class=\"excerpt-hellip\"> [...]<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":75745,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Can Filling Line: Match Every Machine to the Product You Pack","_seopress_titles_desc":"Learn how to configure a can filling line for liquids, powders, or solids\u2014from filling and seaming to automation, compliance, and ROI.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[181],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-75748","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mml-blog"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75748","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=75748"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75748\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":75751,"href":"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75748\/revisions\/75751"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/75745"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=75748"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=75748"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=75748"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}

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}\n .bd-post .bp-4-matrix { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n .bd-post .bp-cta-mid { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; align-items: center; }\n .bd-post .bp-cta-end-title { font-size: 18px; }\n .bd-post .bp-cta-end-btn { font-size: 14px; padding: 10px 24px; }\n }\n @media (max-width: 480px) {\n .bd-post h1 { font-size: 26px; }\n .bd-post .bp-2-ref { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n }\n .article-generated-image {\n margin: 2rem auto !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n }\n .article-generated-image img {\n display: block !important;\n width: 512px !important;\n max-width: 100% !important;\n height: auto !important;\n margin: 0 auto !important;\n border-radius: 16px !important;\n box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16) !important;\n }\n .article-generated-image figcaption {\n margin-top: 0.75rem !important;\n text-align: center !important;\n }\n<\/style>\n <article class=\"bd-post-article\">\n <h1>Can Filling Lines Explained \u2014 How to Choose the Right Configuration for Your Product<\/h1>\n\n <p>If you are reading this, you have probably graduated from searching “can filling machine” to searching “can filling line.” That shift in vocabulary signals a shift in thinking: you are no longer looking at individual pieces of equipment. You are looking at a system \u2014 a connected sequence of machines that will turn empty cans into finished, sealed, labeled product, hour after hour.<\/p>\n\n <p>But here is the problem: most guides assume you are filling beer or soda. If you are filling protein powder, coffee beans, peanut butter, or automotive paint, the standard advice falls apart.<\/p>\n\n <p>This guide takes a different approach. It starts with your product \u2014 what you are actually putting in the can \u2014 and works forward from there. By the end, you will have a decision framework you can apply whether you are canning sparkling water or spiced nuts.<\/p>\n\n <hr>\n\n <h2>What Is a Can Filling Line? Core Components Explained<\/h2>\n\n <p>A can filling line is a synchronized series of machines that executes the complete packaging sequence for cans: cleaning, filling, sealing, sterilizing, labeling, coding, and packing. Each machine in the chain depends on the one before it. If one station underperforms, the entire line underperforms.<\/p>\n\n <p>Here are the core components you will find on a typical line:<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"table-wrapper\">\n <table>\n <tr><th>Component<\/th><th>What It Does<\/th><th>What Happens If You Skip It<\/th><\/tr>\n <tr><td>\u30c7\u30d1\u30ec\u30bf\u30a4\u30b6\u30fc<\/td><td>Feeds empty cans from pallets onto the conveyor<\/td><td>Manual loading bottlenecks the line from the first minute<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Rinser \/ Cleaner<\/td><td>Removes dust and particles from empty cans<\/td><td>Contamination risk; fails food safety audits<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>\u30d5\u30a3\u30e9\u30fc<\/td><td>Doses the exact amount of product into each can<\/td><td>No filler, no line \u2014 this is the heart of the system<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Seamer<\/td><td>Locks the lid onto the can with a double seam<\/td><td>Product leaks, spoils, or loses carbonation within days<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Sterilizer \/ Pasteurizer<\/td><td>Heat-treats filled cans for microbiological stability<\/td><td>Mandatory for low-acid foods, beer, and juice \u2014 skip at your own risk<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Labeler<\/td><td>Applies brand labels, ingredient panels, and barcodes<\/td><td>Unlabeled product cannot be sold at retail<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>\u30b3\u30fc\u30c0\u30fc<\/td><td>Prints production date, batch number, and expiry<\/td><td>Traceability becomes impossible; regulatory non-compliance<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Packer \/ Palletizer<\/td><td>Groups cans into cartons or trays and stacks on pallets<\/td><td>Manual packing erases the labor savings of automation<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n <p>Think of it like a restaurant kitchen line: each station has one job, each job depends on the previous station, and the whole thing runs at the speed of the slowest cook. A can filling line works the same way \u2014 which is why buying the fastest filler in the world does you no good if your seamer cannot keep up.<\/p>\n\n <hr>\n\n <h2>Why Your Product Type Dictates Your Line Configuration<\/h2>\n\n <p>This is the section most can filling line guides skip \u2014 and it is the one that matters most.<\/p>\n\n <p>The physical properties of your product determine which filling technology you need, what materials your equipment should be made from, and whether you need auxiliary systems like nitrogen flushing or temperature control. Get this wrong at the specification stage, and no amount of fine-tuning on the factory floor will fix it.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Before you read any further, answer two questions about your product:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <ol>\n <li>Is your product fluid (liquid, paste) or discrete (powder, granules, solid pieces)?<\/li>\n <li>Does your product contain dissolved gas (carbonated beverages, beer)?<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n\n <p>The intersection of those two answers places you in one of the four categories below. Each category has its own equipment logic.<\/p>\n\n \n <div class=\"bp-1-tip bd-reveal\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"6\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"2\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"bp-1-tip-text\">\n <div class=\"bp-1-tip-label\">Your product type IS the decision tree.<\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-1-tip-lines\"><span>Fluid \u2192 liquid\/paste track. Discrete \u2192 powder\/solid track.<\/span><span>Carbonated \u2192 counter-pressure. Still \u2192 gravity or volumetric.<\/span><span>Check your two answers above \u2014 they lock in your category below.<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>Liquid Products \u2014 Beverages, Oils, Sauces, and More<\/h3>\n\n <p>If you are filling liquids, you have the widest range of equipment options \u2014 and the easiest path to commodity-level pricing. Gravity fillers handle still water and juice affordably. Isobaric (counter-pressure) fillers keep the CO\u2082 inside your beer or sparkling drink. Volumetric piston fillers give you \u00b11% accuracy on oils, sauces, and syrups.<\/p>\n\n <p>One detail that separates professionals from amateurs: dissolved oxygen management. For beer, you want less than 50 parts per billion of oxygen pickup during filling. Above that threshold, shelf life shrinks from months to weeks. For hot-filled juices and teas (typically 85\u201392\u00b0C), the filling valves and tanks must be rated for sustained high-temperature operation \u2014 316 stainless steel is standard here, not optional.<\/p>\n\n <p>The risk for liquid producers is overbuying. A craft brewery producing 2,000 cans a day does not need a 200-CPM isobaric line. More on matching speed to reality in the selection framework below.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Powder Products \u2014 Protein Powder, Milk Powder, Spices, and Nutrition Supplements<\/h3>\n\n <p>Powder filling is where most generic can filling line advice collapses. Unlike liquids, powders do not flow predictably. Their density changes when vibrated. They create dust. They clump with humidity. And your customers notice a 2-gram shortfall immediately when they scoop.<\/p>\n\n <p>The workhorse solution is the auger filler: a precision-machined Archimedes screw at the bottom of a hopper, driven by a servo motor. Each rotation of the screw dispenses a known volume of powder. Accuracy depends on powder consistency \u2014 free-flowing powders like granulated sugar can hit \u00b11%, while sticky protein blends might drift to \u00b12% if the hopper is not agitated.<\/p>\n\n <p>For fine powders under 100 microns, vacuum filling becomes competitive: it pulls product into the can rather than pushing it, which reduces dust clouds. Whatever technology you choose, plan for nitrogen flushing. Flushing the headspace with nitrogen after filling pushes residual oxygen below 3%, preventing oxidation and extending shelf life \u2014 non-negotiable for milk powder, infant formula, and premium coffee.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Solid and Granule Products \u2014 Nuts, Snacks, Coffee Beans, Candy, and Dry Pet Food<\/h3>\n\n <p>Here, the verb “filling” is misleading. You are not really filling \u2014 you are weighing, and then dropping the weighed portion into the can.<\/p>\n\n <p>The gold standard is the multi-head weigher. Picture 10 to 14 individual weighing hoppers arranged in a circle. Product enters from the top via a vibrating dispersion cone. Each hopper receives a random portion, weighs it independently, and feeds the data to a central computer. The computer scans all possible combinations of 3\u20135 hoppers and selects the set whose combined weight is closest to your target \u2014 all in under a millisecond.<\/p>\n\n <p>A 10-head weigher on nuts or coffee beans delivers \u00b10.5\u20131.5 gram accuracy at 30\u201360 cans per minute. A 14-head unit pushes 70\u201390 CPM with even tighter distributions. The speed comes from parallelism: 10 hoppers weighing simultaneously beat one hopper weighing sequentially, every time.<\/p>\n\n <p>One caution: fragile products like potato chips or biscotti will break if dropped more than 30 centimeters. Specify reduced-drop-height configurations and cushioned receiving hoppers if your product crumbles.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Paste and Viscous Products \u2014 Peanut Butter, Jam, Canned Meat, and Thick Sauces<\/h3>\n\n <p>Pastes look deceptively simple \u2014 “just a thicker liquid” \u2014 but they punish underspecified equipment harder than any other category.<\/p>\n\n <p>The core challenge is flow resistance. At room temperature, peanut butter has a viscosity exceeding 100,000 centipoise, roughly 100,000 times thicker than water. Moving that through a standard filling valve is like trying to drink a milkshake through a coffee stirrer. You need a piston filler with a positive-displacement pump, and the fill nozzle diameter must be at least three times the diameter of any solid particles in the product \u2014 otherwise, a chunk of strawberry in your jam line becomes a 45-minute stoppage.<\/p>\n\n <p>If the product is hot-filled \u2014 canned meat at 85\u00b0C, hot-fill sauces \u2014 the piston assembly must handle thermal expansion without losing seal integrity. And if the product solidifies on cooling (chocolate, fats, waxes), you need heated hoppers and jacketed pipes to keep it flowing between batches.<\/p>\n\n <hr>\n\n <h2>The Complete Can Filling Line Workflow \u2014 Stage by Stage<\/h2>\n\n <p>Understanding the flow helps you spot weak links before they become expensive mistakes. Here is the sequence, and more importantly, why each transition matters.<\/p>\n\n <figure class=\"article-generated-image\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/article-image-03-6.webp\" alt=\"Sealed aluminum cans passing through a double-seam inspection station.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\">\n <figcaption>Seaming and inspection protect product integrity before cans leave the line.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n\n <p><strong>Depalletizing \u2192 Rinsing.<\/strong> Empty cans arrive stacked on pallets. The depalletizer sweeps them onto the conveyor. Do not skip rinsing: even brand-new cans carry manufacturing dust. Ionized air rinsing removes particles without water; water rinsing adds a sanitation layer for food-grade lines.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Rinsing \u2192 Filling.<\/strong> This gap must be short \u2014 ideally under 30 seconds \u2014 to prevent recontamination. The conveyor speed between these stations sets the baseline pace for the whole line.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Filling \u2192 Seaming.<\/strong> The most critical handoff on the line. For carbonated beverages, you have 3\u20135 seconds from the moment the fill valve closes to the moment the seamer locks the lid. Any longer and CO\u2082 escapes, foam builds, and fill levels drift. For non-carbonated products the urgency is lower, but oxygen ingress is still a concern \u2014 minimize open-can time.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Seaming \u2192 Sterilizing.<\/strong> Not every product needs post-fill sterilization. Beer and juice typically run through a tunnel pasteurizer (controlled water spray zones at 60\u201370\u00b0C). Low-acid canned foods (meat, vegetables) require retort sterilization at 121\u00b0C. If your product does not need it, this station disappears from your line.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Sterilizing \u2192 Labeling \u2192 Coding.<\/strong> Once the can is sealed and stable, it gets its identity: brand label, batch code, production date, expiry date. Inkjet is cost-effective and flexible; laser is permanent and maintenance-light.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Coding \u2192 Packing \u2192 Palletizing.<\/strong> End-of-line automation: cans grouped into cartons or shrink-wrapped trays, then stacked on pallets. For lines under 20 CPM, manual packing may still make economic sense. Above that, automation pays for itself in labor savings.<\/p>\n\n <p>The takeaway: every “gap” between stations is a potential failure point. When evaluating a line, ask the supplier about transfer timing and accumulation \u2014 not just individual machine specs.<\/p>\n\n <hr>\n\n <h2>Can Filling Technologies \u2014 Matching Method to Product<\/h2>\n\n <p>All filling technologies solve the same problem \u2014 put X amount of product into a can \u2014 but they solve it with fundamentally different measurement principles. Understand the principle, and you will never be confused by a spec sheet again.<\/p>\n\n <p>The four technology families break down by what they measure: volume, weight, or pressure.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Volumetric and Piston Filling \u2014 The Workhorses for Liquids, Pastes, and Creams<\/h3>\n\n <p>Volumetric fillers dispense a fixed volume per cycle. Flow-meter versions (magnetic, Coriolis, or turbine) work best for thin liquids like water, milk, and juice, delivering \u00b10.5% accuracy at high speed. Piston fillers handle the thicker end of the spectrum \u2014 sauces, creams, gels, and pastes up to and beyond 100,000 centipoise.<\/p>\n\n <figure class=\"article-generated-image\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/article-image-01-7.webp\" alt=\"Rotary volumetric can filler dispensing sauce into unbranded cans.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\">\n <figcaption>Volumetric filling delivers repeatable portions for liquids, sauces, and creams.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n\n <p>The key distinction for maintenance: flow-meter systems are CIP-friendly \u2014 you can run clean-in-place cycles without disassembly. Piston fillers typically require partial disassembly for thorough cleaning, which adds 15\u201330 minutes to changeover time. If you switch products frequently, factor this into your scheduling.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Auger Filling \u2014 Precision Dosing for Powders and Fine Granules<\/h3>\n\n <p>The auger filler is a servo-driven screw inside a hopper. The servo rotates the screw a precise number of turns; each rotation displaces a known powder volume. Accuracy is \u00b11\u20132% for free-flowing powders, widening for sticky or hygroscopic products.<\/p>\n\n <figure class=\"article-generated-image\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/article-image-02-6.webp\" alt=\"Stainless-steel auger filler dosing powder into aluminum cans.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\">\n <figcaption>Auger dosing gives powders and fine granules controlled, repeatable fill weights.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n\n <p>The most common failure mode is inconsistent powder density. If your powder settles during storage, the same screw rotation dispenses more mass at the beginning of a batch than at the end. The fix: mechanical agitation in the hopper, or switching to a net-weight checkweigher feedback loop that adjusts screw turns can-by-can.<\/p>\n\n <p>Dust control is not optional \u2014 it is a safety and sanitation requirement. Look for enclosed hoppers, vacuum dust extraction ports, and IP65 or higher ingress protection on electrical panels.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Multi-Head Weighing \u2014 High-Speed Accuracy for Solids and Granules<\/h3>\n\n <p>Covered in the solid products section above, but worth one more emphasis: the multi-head weigher’s real advantage is not speed \u2014 it is flexibility. The same 10-head weigher that dispenses 50 grams of cashews can switch to 500 grams of coffee beans with a recipe change on the touchscreen. No mechanical adjustment, no change parts.<\/p>\n\n <p>The tradeoff: height. Multi-head weighers sit above the filler station and require 2\u20133 meters of vertical clearance. Measure your ceiling before you order.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Counter-Pressure and Isobaric Filling \u2014 Keeping Carbonation Where It Belongs<\/h3>\n\n <p>Counter-pressure filling is exclusive to carbonated beverages. Here is the sequence: the can enters the filling valve, and the chamber is pressurized with CO\u2082 to match the product tank pressure. The fill valve opens, and liquid flows in by gravity while gas vents through a return pipe. The valve closes, and the pressure is released gradually to prevent gushing. The can exits to the seamer.<\/p>\n\n <p>The physics is unforgiving. Beer at 4\u00b0C holds CO\u2082; beer at 10\u00b0C foams. Fill too fast \u2192 foam. Release pressure too quickly \u2192 foam. Wait too long before seaming \u2192 foam and oxygen. A well-tuned counter-pressure line on beer keeps dissolved oxygen pickup below 20 parts per billion. A poorly tuned one produces half-filled cans and oxidized beer.<\/p>\n\n <p>Speed ranges are the widest of any technology: from 50 CPM for a small craft line to over 2,000 CPM for a global brewery. The law of diminishing returns kicks in hard above 500 CPM \u2014 incremental speed gains come with exponentially higher capital cost.<\/p>\n\n \n <div class=\"bp-2-ref bd-reveal\">\n <div class=\"bp-2-cell\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 2.69l5.66 5.66a8 8 0 1 1-11.31 0z\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-2-label\">\u6db2\u4f53<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-2-value\">Volumetric \/ Piston<br>\u00b10.5\u20131% accuracy<br>5\u20132,000+ CPM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-2-cell\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"6\" width=\"20\" height=\"12\" rx=\"2\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M6 12h.01\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-2-label\">\u30d1\u30a6\u30c0\u30fc<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-2-value\">Auger \/ Vacuum<br>\u00b11\u20132% accuracy<br>20\u201360 CPM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-2-cell\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 20V10\"\/><path d=\"M18 20V4\"\/><path d=\"M6 20v-4\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-2-label\">Solid \/ Granule<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-2-value\">Multi-head Weigher<br>\u00b10.5\u20131.5g accuracy<br>30\u201390 CPM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-2-cell\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 2L2 7l10 5 10-5-10-5z\"\/><path d=\"M2 17l10 5 10-5\"\/><path d=\"M2 12l10 5 10-5\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-2-label\">Paste \/ Viscous<\/span>\n <span class=\"bp-2-value\">Piston \/ Pump<br>\u00b11\u20132% accuracy<br>15\u201340 CPM<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <hr>\n\n <h2>Critical Quality Factors \u2014 Materials, Seaming, and Certifications<\/h2>\n\n <p>Once you have matched your product to a filling technology, shift your attention to build quality. This is what separates a machine that runs reliably for a decade from one that becomes a maintenance headache in year two.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Materials.<\/strong> The standard for food-contact surfaces is 304 stainless steel \u2014 18% chromium, 8% nickel, corrosion-resistant under normal conditions. If your product is acidic (tomato sauce, citrus juice) or salty (canned fish, brined vegetables), step up to 316 stainless steel. The 2\u20133% molybdenum content in 316 provides chloride resistance that 304 cannot match. Non-contact structural frames should be at least 1.5\u20132mm thick steel \u2014 thinner gauge transmits vibration and accelerates wear on bearings and seals.<\/p>\n\n <p>In critical electrical components, brands matter. Siemens, Schneider, Omron, SMC, and Mitsubishi components carry global availability and service networks. Generic alternatives may work initially but become a liability when you need a replacement drive or PLC module in a hurry.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Seaming quality.<\/strong> The double seam is the only thing standing between your product and the outside world. A proper double seam interlocks the can body flange and lid curl in five layers of metal. Key inspection parameters: body hook length, cover hook length, overlap (target \u22651.0mm for standard cans), and seam thickness. During commissioning, insist on seam tear-down inspections every 15 minutes for the first 100 cans, then at startup and every 4 hours during production. Online seam monitors add a real-time safety net but do not replace physical tear-downs.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Certifications.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <ul>\n <li><strong>ISO 9001<\/strong> certifies that the manufacturer has a documented quality management system. It is the minimum bar for any supplier you should consider.<\/li>\n <li><strong>CE marking<\/strong> is legally required for equipment sold into the European Economic Area. It signals compliance with EU health, safety, and environmental directives.<\/li>\n <li><strong>CSA certification<\/strong> indicates compliance with Canadian and U.S. electrical safety standards \u2014 relevant if your line is destined for North America.<\/li>\n <li><strong>FDA 21 CFR Part 117<\/strong> (Current Good Manufacturing Practice for food) sets the requirements for equipment used in U.S.-bound food production: food-contact surfaces must be cleanable, non-toxic, and corrosion-resistant.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n \n <div class=\"bp-3-checklist bd-reveal\">\n <div class=\"bp-3-header\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-3-title\">Certification Baseline<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-3-row\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"bp-3-row-text\">ISO 9001 \u2014 Quality management system (minimum bar)<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-3-row\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"bp-3-row-text\">CE Marking \u2014 EU health, safety, environmental compliance (legally required for EEA)<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-3-row\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"bp-3-row-text\">CSA \u2014 Canadian & U.S. electrical safety (North American market)<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-3-row\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"bp-3-row-text\">FDA 21 CFR Part 117 \u2014 U.S. food GMP (cleanable, non-toxic, corrosion-resistant surfaces)<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <p>A manufacturer that holds CE, ISO, and CSA certifications \u2014 and builds with 304\/316 stainless steel paired with Siemens or Omron electrics \u2014 has passed a verification threshold that eliminates the bottom tier of the market. For example, a supplier like Levapack publishes its ISO, CE, CSA, and RoHS certifications on its quality page, and offers full-structure customization from individual machine specs to complete turnkey line design \u2014 two signals that separate serious manufacturers from trading companies with a website. Before committing, ask for scanned copies of certificates and cross-check the certificate numbers on the issuing body’s public database. A legitimate manufacturer will provide these in minutes; hesitation is a red flag.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Pre-shipment verification checklist:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <ul>\n <li>Material certificates: stainless steel grade documentation for all product-contact parts<\/li>\n <li>Factory test video: minimum 100 consecutive cans filled and seamed without adjustment<\/li>\n <li>Endurance test: 48-hour no-load run, zero unplanned stops<\/li>\n <li>Seam inspection: tear-down reports at 15-minute intervals during the test run<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n <hr>\n\n <h2>How to Choose the Right Can Filling Line \u2014 A Practical Decision Framework<\/h2>\n\n <p>You know your product type. You know the filling technologies. You know what quality looks like. Now the question becomes: how do you turn all that knowledge into a purchase decision you will not regret?<\/p>\n\n <p>The answer is a four-step elimination process. Each step removes options that do not fit your reality.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Step 1 \u2014 Match Line Speed to Your Production Reality<\/h3>\n\n <p>The most common mistake in equipment buying is overestimating needed speed. Suppliers quote maximum CPM; what you need is sustainable CPM over an 8-hour shift.<\/p>\n\n <p>Start with a simple calculation:<\/p>\n\n <blockquote><p>Daily production target \u00f7 effective operating hours \u00f7 60 = target CPM<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n <p>“Effective hours” is where most buyers go wrong. An 8-hour shift is not 8 hours of production. Subtract breaks, changeovers, cleaning time, and minor stoppages. Realistic effective time: 6\u20136.5 hours per shift. Subtract another 15\u201320% if you change products during the shift.<\/p>\n\n <p>Then apply a startup discount: a new line in its first 3\u20136 months typically achieves 60\u201370% of its rated speed while your team learns its rhythms. Buy for month 12, not month 1.<\/p>\n\n <p>As a rough sizing guide:<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"table-wrapper\">\n <table>\n <tr><th>Your Daily Output<\/th><th>Recommended Line Class<\/th><th>Typical Speed<\/th><th>Approximate Investment<\/th><\/tr>\n <tr><td>< 3,000 cans<\/td><td>Semi-automatic (2\u20133 standalone machines)<\/td><td>5\u201315 CPM<\/td><td>$8,000\u2013$25,000<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>3,000\u201310,000 cans<\/td><td>Small automatic line (4\u20135 machines linked)<\/td><td>15\u201340 CPM<\/td><td>$25,000\u2013$60,000<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>10,000\u201350,000 cans<\/td><td>Medium automatic line (6\u20138 machines)<\/td><td>40\u2013100 CPM<\/td><td>$60,000\u2013$150,000<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>> 50,000 cans<\/td><td>Full turnkey line (10+ machines, central control)<\/td><td>100\u20132,000+ CPM<\/td><td>$150,000\u2013$500,000+<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>Step 2 \u2014 Choose Your Automation Level Wisely<\/h3>\n\n <p>Automation is not a goal. It is a response to labor costs, consistency requirements, and scale.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>\u30bb\u30df\u30aa\u30fc\u30c8\u30de\u30c1\u30c3\u30af<\/strong> means the machine does the core task (filling, seaming) but a person loads and unloads cans. Best for: daily volumes under 3,000 cans, frequent product changes, labor costs below $5\/hour. Half the world’s nut and spice packers run semi-automatic profitably.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Full automatic standalone<\/strong> means the machine handles infeed and outfeed automatically, but you still move cans between stations manually. Best for: daily volumes 3,000\u201320,000 cans, growing businesses that want to add stations incrementally.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>Full turnkey line<\/strong> means one conveyor connects everything from depalletizer to palletizer. Best for: daily volumes above 20,000 cans, stable product mix, labor costs above $15\/hour. The capital cost is 3\u20135\u00d7 higher than standalone machines, but the labor savings are permanent.<\/p>\n\n <p>The bridge strategy: start with two or three full-automatic standalone machines (filler + seamer + labeler), leave space on the floor for a connecting conveyor, and add the rinser, depalletizer, and coder when volume justifies it. This is how most mid-size food manufacturers grow into full lines without over-leveraging on day one.<\/p>\n\n \n <div class=\"bp-4-matrix bd-reveal\">\n <div class=\"bp-4-card\">\n <svg class=\"bp-4-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H8a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-4-name\">\u30bb\u30df\u30aa\u30fc\u30c8\u30de\u30c1\u30c3\u30af<\/span>\n <ul class=\"bp-4-specs\"><li>2\u20133 standalone machines<\/li><li>Manual load\/unload<\/li><li>Daily: < 3,000 cans<\/li><\/ul>\n <span class=\"bp-4-best\">Best for: low labor costs, frequent changeovers<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-4-card\">\n <svg class=\"bp-4-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M12 1v2M12 21v2M4.22 4.22l1.42 1.42M18.36 18.36l1.42 1.42M1 12h2M21 12h2M4.22 19.78l1.42-1.42M18.36 5.64l1.42-1.42\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-4-name\">Full-Auto Standalone<\/span>\n <ul class=\"bp-4-specs\"><li>4\u20135 linked machines<\/li><li>Auto infeed\/outfeed<\/li><li>Daily: 3,000\u201320,000 cans<\/li><\/ul>\n <span class=\"bp-4-best\">Best for: growing SMEs, incremental expansion<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-4-card\">\n <svg class=\"bp-4-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"13 2 3 14 12 14 11 22 21 10 12 10 13 2\"\/><\/svg>\n <span class=\"bp-4-name\">Full Turnkey Line<\/span>\n <ul class=\"bp-4-specs\"><li>10+ machines, central control<\/li><li>One conveyor, end to end<\/li><li>Daily: > 20,000 cans<\/li><\/ul>\n <span class=\"bp-4-best\">Best for: stable mix, high labor costs<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>Step 3 \u2014 Verify Build Quality and Compliance Before You Pay<\/h3>\n\n <p>Remote purchasing \u2014 especially cross-border \u2014 amplifies every risk. The factory photos look great. The spec sheet checks every box. How do you verify without a plane ticket?<\/p>\n\n <p>Five verifications you can do remotely:<\/p>\n\n <ol>\n <li><strong>Raw material proof.<\/strong> Ask for stainless steel mill certificates showing grade (304 or 316) and thickness. Ask for the electrical components brand list with supplier invoices \u2014 not just a logo on a brochure.<\/li>\n <li><strong>Test run video.<\/strong> Insist on an unedited video of your actual machine (or an identical model) running at least 100 consecutive cans. Watch for: consistent fill levels, no lid drops, smooth can transfer between stations, and audio cues \u2014 grinding or rattling sounds are your early warning.<\/li>\n <li><strong>Quality control documentation.<\/strong> Request a blank copy of the factory’s incoming inspection checklist, in-process inspection log, and final test report template. If the templates are thin or nonexistent, the process is thin or nonexistent.<\/li>\n <li><strong>Certification verification.<\/strong> Take the certificate numbers provided and search them on the issuing body’s website. ISO certificates can be verified at the issuing registrar’s online database. CE certificates should reference a specific directive (2006\/42\/EC for machinery). If the numbers do not resolve, walk away.<\/li>\n <li><strong>Sample testing.<\/strong> Ship a batch of your actual product and your actual cans to the manufacturer. Ask them to run a test fill and send you the filled cans back. Inspect fill consistency, seam integrity, and label placement. This is the closest you get to a test drive \u2014 and it costs a fraction of one mistake.<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n\n <p>If a supplier deflects on any of these five \u2014 “we cannot share supplier invoices,” “our test videos are confidential,” “trust our reputation” \u2014 you are looking at a red flag, not a negotiation tactic.<\/p>\n\n \n <div class=\"bp-cta-mid bd-reveal\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"22\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"13\"\/><polygon points=\"22 2 15 22 11 13 2 9 22 2\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"bp-cta-mid-body\">\n <div class=\"bp-cta-mid-title\">Get a spec sheet and test-run video before you commit.<\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-cta-mid-subtitle\">Tell us your product type and daily volume \u2014 we’ll send relevant documentation.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <a class=\"bp-cta-mid-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/%e3%82%b3%e3%83%b3%e3%82%bf%e3%82%af%e3%83%88\/\" target=\"_self\">\n Request a Consultation\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <h3>Step 4 \u2014 Vet Your Supplier With Questions That Reveal Everything<\/h3>\n\n <p>A supplier’s answers to six questions will tell you more than any brochure. Each question targets something spec sheets leave out.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>“Can you share contact details for a customer in our industry?”<\/strong><br>A good answer names a real company, describes their line configuration, and offers a reference call. A weak answer offers only the country (“we have many customers in the US”) without specifics. Verifiable references are the single strongest signal in machinery purchasing.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>“What is your after-sales response time \u2014 specifically, in hours?”<\/strong><br>A good answer gives a number: “remote diagnosis within 4 hours, on-site engineer dispatched within 48 hours.” A weak answer says “we are always available” without committing to a metric.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>“Which brands are in your electrical panel \u2014 can you send a photo of an open panel?”<\/strong><br>A good answer names Siemens, Schneider, Omron, Mitsubishi, Delta, and sends the photo. A weak answer says “international famous brands” generically.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>“Who handles installation and training \u2014 is it included or extra?”<\/strong><br>A good answer includes on-site installation supervision and operator training in the base quotation. A weak answer bundles them as optional line items that inflate the final price.<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>“What spare parts do you recommend we stock for year one, and how do you ship them internationally?”<\/strong><br>A good answer provides a recommended spares list with part numbers and typical DHL\/FedEx transit times to your country. A weak answer says “we can ship when you need something.”<\/p>\n\n <p><strong>“What exactly does your warranty cover, and how do you handle a claim?”<\/strong><br>A good answer: 12 months (minimum), covers parts and remote support, clear claim process with case-number tracking. Better: 16\u201324 months with annual inspection included.<\/p>\n\n <p>The supplier that answers all six with specifics has nothing to hide. The supplier that hedges on three or more has everything to hide.<\/p>\n\n <hr>\n\n <h2>What Does a Can Filling Line Cost? Real Price Ranges and ROI Factors<\/h2>\n\n <p>Can filling lines have no standard price. Cost depends on filling technology, automation level, number of stations, container size range, and build quality. But you can anchor your budget using real market ranges.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"table-wrapper\">\n <table>\n <tr><th>Line Class<\/th><th>Typical Configuration<\/th><th>Price Range (FOB China)<\/th><th>Fits<\/th><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Entry semi-auto<\/td><td>Filler + seamer (2 standalone units)<\/td><td>$8,000\u2013$25,000<\/td><td>Startups, < 3,000 cans\/day<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Small auto line<\/td><td>Rinser \u2192 filler \u2192 seamer \u2192 labeler (4\u20135 linked units)<\/td><td>$25,000\u2013$60,000<\/td><td>Growing SMEs, 3,000\u201310,000 cans\/day<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Medium auto line<\/td><td>Depalletizer \u2192 rinser \u2192 filler \u2192 seamer \u2192 sterilizer \u2192 labeler \u2192 coder (6\u20138 units)<\/td><td>$60,000\u2013$150,000<\/td><td>Established manufacturers, 10,000\u201350,000 cans\/day<\/td><\/tr>\n <tr><td>Large turnkey line<\/td><td>Full process + palletizer + SCADA control (10+ units)<\/td><td>$150,000\u2013$500,000+<\/td><td>High-volume plants, > 50,000 cans\/day<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"bp-6-tip bd-reveal\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M21 12V7H5a2 2 0 0 1 0-4h14v4\"\/><path d=\"M3 5v14a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h16v-5\"\/><path d=\"M18 12a2 2 0 0 0 0 4h4v-4z\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"bp-6-tip-text\">\n <div class=\"bp-6-tip-label\">Three costs the quotation hides<\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-6-tip-lines\"><span>Freight & insurance: 5\u201312% of equipment value (get a forwarder quote first)<\/span><span>Installation: $2,000\u2013$8,000 if not included \u2014 plus downtime risk<\/span><span>Year-one spares: budget 3\u20135% of equipment cost for recommended parts<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <p>Now the ROI question: is it worth it?<\/p>\n\n <p>Calculate it simply. If a $30,000 small automatic line eliminates two packaging workers earning $600\/month each, that is $14,400 in annual labor savings. Add the value of higher throughput, fewer rejects, and consistent fill levels \u2014 and the line pays for itself in 18\u201324 months. Every can it fills after that is pure margin improvement.<\/p>\n\n <p>A can filling line is not an expense. It is an employee that never calls in sick, never makes a filling error, and works a double shift without overtime. Treat the investment that way, and the numbers make themselves.<\/p>\n\n \n <div class=\"bp-cta-end bd-reveal\">\n <svg class=\"bp-cta-end-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"4\" width=\"20\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M22 7l-10 7L2 7\"\/><\/svg>\n <div class=\"bp-cta-end-title\">Discuss Your Can Filling Line Configuration<\/div>\n <div class=\"bp-cta-end-subtitle\">Tell us your product type and daily volume target \u2014 we’ll recommend a configuration that fits.<\/div>\n <a class=\"bp-cta-end-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/%e3%82%b3%e3%83%b3%e3%82%bf%e3%82%af%e3%83%88\/\" target=\"_self\">\n Talk to an Engineer\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <hr>\n\n <p><em>If you are evaluating can filling line suppliers and want to discuss how a specific configuration would work for your product and production targets, Levapack’s engineering team offers a no-obligation consultation. Reach out through the contact page with your product details and daily volume target.<\/em><\/p>\n\n <hr>\n\n <h2>References<\/h2>\n\n <ol>\n <li>U.S. Food and Drug Administration. “Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs) for Food and Dietary Supplements.” 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/guidance-regulation-food-and-dietary-supplements\/current-good-manufacturing-practices-cgmps-food-and-dietary-supplements\">https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/guidance-regulation-food-and-dietary-supplements\/current-good-manufacturing-practices-cgmps-food-and-dietary-supplements<\/a><\/li>\n <li>eCFR. “21 CFR Part 110 \u2014 Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packing, or Holding Human Food.” <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-21\/chapter-I\/subchapter-B\/part-110\">https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-21\/chapter-I\/subchapter-B\/part-110<\/a><\/li>\n <li>AZoM. “Food Grade Stainless Steel: 304 vs 316.” 2025. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azom.com\/article.aspx?ArticleID=24472\">https:\/\/www.azom.com\/article.aspx?ArticleID=24472<\/a><\/li>\n <li>CDA France. “Comparison: Semi-Automatic vs Automatic Filling Machines.” 2025. <a href=\"https:\/\/cdafrance.com\/en\/news-of-cda-labeling-filling-machines\/comparison-semi-automatic-vs-automatic-filling-machines\/\">https:\/\/cdafrance.com\/en\/news-of-cda-labeling-filling-machines\/comparison-semi-automatic-vs-automatic-filling-machines\/<\/a><\/li>\n <li>Levapack. “Quality Certifications.” <a href=\"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/%e5%93%81%e8%b3%aa\/\">https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/quality\/<\/a><\/li>\n <li>Levapack. “Custom Can Filling Line Configurations.” <a href=\"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/%e3%82%ab%e3%82%b9%e3%82%bf%e3%83%9e%e3%82%a4%e3%82%ba\/\">https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/customization\/<\/a><\/li>\n <li>Levapack. “Case Studies.” <a href=\"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/%e3%82%b1%e3%83%bc%e3%82%b9%e3%82%b9%e3%82%bf%e3%83%87%e3%82%a3\/\">https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/case-studies\/<\/a><\/li>\n <li>Levapack. “Contact.” <a href=\"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/%e3%82%b3%e3%83%b3%e3%82%bf%e3%82%af%e3%83%88\/\">https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/contact\/<\/a><\/li>\n <li>Levapack. “Wholesale Can Packaging Machines Manufacturer.” <a href=\"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/\">https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body><\/html>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can Filling Lines Explained \u2014 How to Choose the Right Configuration for Your Product Can Filling Lines Explained \u2014 How to Choose the Right Configuration for<span class=\"excerpt-hellip\"> [...]<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":75745,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Can Filling Line: Match Every Machine to the Product You Pack","_seopress_titles_desc":"Learn how to configure a can filling line for liquids, powders, or solids\u2014from filling and seaming to automation, compliance, and ROI.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[181],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-75748","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mml-blog"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75748","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=75748"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75748\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":75751,"href":"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75748\/revisions\/75751"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/75745"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=75748"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=75748"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.levapack.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=75748"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}