Used CFT Can Filling Line for Carbonated Soft Drinks – 12,000 Cans per Hour Introduction and Production Capacity The used CFT can filling line for carbonated soft drinks – 12,000 cans per hour – offers a complete solution for filling carbonated beverages in aluminum cans. CFT designed the line in 2017 and configured it to handle two slim formats, commonly used in the soft drink industry. Specifically, the system processes up to 12,000 cans per hour, meeting the production needs of medium-sized industrial plants. Starting June 30, 2025, the owner will release the line for sale. Therefore, this represents a valuable opportunity for facilities seeking to expand their production capacity. Depalletization and Initial Inspection Initially, the CFT depalletizer automatically separates empty cans and feeds them into the production flow. A HEUFT inspection unit then checks each container for visual defects and dimensional irregularities. This ensures that only clean and undamaged cans are moved forward for rinsing. Furthermore, this early inspection step reduces the risk of line disruptions in later stages of the process. Can Conveying and Rinsing Next, CFT cable conveyors transport the accepted cans to a dual-channel rinser. The CFT rinser cleans the inside of each can using pressurized water jets or sterile air. As a result, the machine maintains hygiene standards in line with food and beverage regulations. Furthermore, the dual-channel configuration improves productivity while reducing the risk of contamination. This section plays a key role in maintaining microbiological safety. Filling After rinsing, a CFT monoblock handles the filling and seaming phases with 12 filling valves and 4 seaming heads. The machine efficiently processes 150 ml and 330 ml cans. It also precisely controls pressure and temperature to prevent CO₂ loss when filling carbonated soft drinks. Furthermore, this step supports both performance and product integrity, ensuring consistent quality at high speeds. Full can inspection and rejection After the filling stage, another HEUFT unit inspects the filled cans for fill levels, seal integrity, and leaks. If it detects non-compliant cans, an automatic HEUFT rejection module removes them from the line. This step protects the quality of downstream operations. It also prevents unnecessary packaging of defective units. Overall, the system minimizes waste and downtime. Conveying and packaging Next, CFT conveyors move the approved cans to an SMI shrink wrapper. The packer forms bundles in various formats: 4x3 (12 cans), 6x4 (24 cans), and 2x2x3 (12 cans). This flexible configuration supports various packaging and distribution strategies. In addition to improving logistics, this packaging versatility enables quick product format changes. As a result, the line adapts well to different market needs. Mixing, Carbonation, and Marking: Before filling, a CFT mixer/carbonator prepares the product by adjusting the syrup/water ratio and saturating the liquid with CO₂. This system thus ensures consistent flavor and carbonation levels. Additionally, the line includes a Videojet inkjet printer that marks each can with production data, batch codes, or expiration dates. This traceability feature, in turn, improves safety, quality control, and compliance. Availability and Additional Information Finally, the vendor will make the used CFT can filling line for soft drinks – 12,000 cans per hour – available on June 30, 2025. The attachment includes detailed photographs of the entire system. Operational videos can be requested via WhatsApp. Additionally, the technical documentation outlines all mechanical specifications and supported can formats. For further clarification, please refer to the complete data sheet included in the attachment. Ultimately, this line represents a highly efficient and well-maintained asset for soft drink bottlers.