Sidel’s EvoFILL Can Compact addresses the increasing demand for flexibility, efficiency, and adaptability in the beer and carbonated soft drink sectors, particularly within the low-to-medium speed production market (up to 40,000 cans per hour).
As global beverage production volumes rise, the alcoholic beverage market is expected to reach 492.1 billion units by 2028 (source: Global Data, Packaging Global Report – Opportunities in the global alcoholic beverages packaging industry 2024, April 2024). In parallel, non-alcoholic beverage packaging volumes are projected to hit 1.3 trillion units by the same year (source: Global Data, Packaging Global Report – Opportunities in the global non-alcoholic beverages packaging industry 2024, May 2024).
Moreover, metal packaging remains a crucial material in both markets, driven by consumers’ growing preference for smaller, portable cans that offer convenience and recyclability.
As SKU proliferation continues to transform the industry, Sidel recognizes that the need for filling systems capable of managing varied product lines has become vital.
“EvoFILL Can Compact extends the range of the well-known EvoFILL Can, offering a highly compact and efficient solution that meets the demands of the low volume premium beverages market,” comments Tommaso Tegoni, product manager – filling at Sidel. “Its ability to accommodate frequent changeovers with minimal downtime, coupled with advanced automation and modular design, ensures reliable, top-tier performance across both carbonated and non-carbonated beverages—including hot fill products—while maintaining speed and precision.”
This innovative system is specifically designed to meet the increasing demand for high-quality, flexible filling solutions in the expanding beverage market.
The EvoFILL Can Compact features a ‘plug and play’ design, ensuring easy installation, operation, and handling. Its compact architecture combines the seamer and process unit into a single, space-efficient block, minimizing its footprint. This approach effectively overcomes space constraints and optimizes total cost of ownership (TCO).
Boasting a high-precision filling accuracy of +/- 1ml standard deviation, up to a 500ml format, the machine delivers exceptional accuracy and minimal product losses (less than 0.1%). Additionally, it supports both CSD and hot fill applications. The EvoFILL Can Compact provides ambient temperature filling for carbonated soft drinks with limited CO2 losses (less than or equal to 0.2 Vol).
The can filling machine achieves an impressive 98.5% monoblock efficiency, ensuring seamless operation with minimal downtime.
Utilizing electropneumatic technology paired with magnetic flowmeters, the EvoFILL Can Compact ensures precise and efficient liquid measurement.
Electronically controlled pneumatic valves regulate flow, enabling smooth and consistent filling. This advanced system enhances speed, accuracy, and hygiene while minimizing waste and maximizing production efficiency.
Additionally, seamers integrated on the filler frame contribute to a seamless and efficient production process.
The seaming machine is directly attached to the filler, allowing for immediate sealing of the can post-filling. This integration streamlines operations, reduces handling time, and enhances both speed and hygiene, resulting in a faster and more efficient production line that delivers high-quality beverages.
Changeovers are quick and easy, taking less than 25 minutes, thanks to automatic height adjustment of the filling carousel. Furthermore, the integrated enclosure and roof, equipped with HEPA filters, are built into the frame rather than standing free, contributing to increased machine compactness while maintaining high hygiene standards.
