Canning Lines
Filling and Sealing for Still and Carbonated Beverages
Twin Monkeys Mancos
Single-head automated filler and seamer - up to 12 cans/minute
The Mancos is a fully automated tabletop canning system designed to deliver a true nano-canning experience with unmatched flexibility. It’s one of the only systems capable of running multiple can diameters—including Slim, Sleek, Standard, and Crowler™ cans—all on a single machine. Compact, feature-rich, and engineered for quality, the Mancos is built to deliver professional packaging results in a small footprint.
Key Specifications:
Throughput: 10–15 cans/min (depending on can size)
Can Sizes: Slim, Sleek, Standard, Crowler™
Dimensions: 52” L x 32” D x 33” H
Weight: 250 lbs
Construction: 304 stainless steel & anodized aluminum
Power: 120V or 208–240V
Air: 2.1 CFM @ 90 PSI (clean, dry air)
CO₂: 0.5 CFM @ 25 PSI
Standard Features:
Fully automated purge, fill, lid apply, and seam
Patented cam-less wedge seamer
Integrated lid applicator with CO₂ blanket generator
CIP/SIP-ready fill system
Adjustable timers for all system functions
Intuitive color touchscreen HMI with QR-code manual access
Washdown-ready design with pre-rinse mechanism
Extremely small tabletop footprint
Advanced Tech Pack Options:
Automated tank pressure control
Automated fobber for reduced dissolved oxygen
Automated fill raise system
Lid sensor with no-lid/no-seam protection
Post-seam rinse & dry module
Ideal Applications:
Designed for producers looking for a high-quality, flexible, small-format canning solution capable of handling a wide range of beverages with professional results.
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Alpha Compass
Compact 3-head canning line with speeds up to 25 cans/minute
The Compass is a compact, affordable, fully integrated canning system developed jointly by Alpha Brewing Operations and Twin Monkeys Beverage Systems. It combines proven filling, lid application, seaming, and control technologies from both manufacturers into a single, efficient platform designed for consistent, high-quality canning in a small footprint.
Key Specifications:
Throughput: Up to 25 cans per minute (3-head configuration)
Can Sizes: Slim, Sleek, Standard
Dimensions: 48” L x 36” W x 71” H (98” H with lidder)
Weight: 700 lbs
Power: 120V or 230V, 1-phase, 50/60Hz
Air: 10 CFM @ 90 PSI
CO₂: 6 CFM @ 40 PSI
Features & Benefits:
Integrated fill, lid apply, and seam in one compact machine
5-step dissolved oxygen reduction for product quality and shelf stability
Lid applicator with CO₂ blanket for under-lid gassing
Automated brite tank pressure control
Intuitive color touchscreen HMI with built-in help menus and videos
Proven patented seaming technology
Sturdy welded chassis with utilities that shut off when not in use
Available Add-Ons:
Integrated liquid nitrogen dosing
Can labeling and date coding
Depalletizer and twist rinse
Rinse-water reuse system
Ideal Applications:
Well-suited for producers seeking a compact, scalable canning solution with professional performance and flexible options for future expansion.
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Alpha Beverage Cannon
Single or dual-lane canning at up to 100 cpm
The Beverage Cannon from Alpha Brewing Operations is a compact, high-speed automated canning line designed for producers looking to significantly increase throughput while maintaining excellent package quality. Built on Alpha’s proven filling and seaming technology, the Beverage Cannon delivers professional results in a streamlined footprint.
Key Specifications:
Throughput: Approximately 50 cans per minute for single lane and 100 cpm for dual-lane
Can Sizes: Standard, Slim, and Sleek cans
Construction: Heavy-duty stainless steel and industrial-grade components
Power: 208–240V, 3-phase (configuration dependent)
Utilities: Compressed air and CO₂ required
Features & Benefits:
Integrated rinse, fill, lid apply, and seam in a continuous inline system
Under-lid CO₂ gassing and advanced DO-reduction techniques for improved shelf stability
High-precision seaming using Alpha’s proven seam technology
User-friendly touchscreen HMI for quick adjustments and recipe management
Designed for consistent fills at higher speeds with minimal operator intervention
Modular layout allows for customization and future expansion
Available Options:
Depalletizing and infeed solutions
Inline labeling and date coding
Liquid nitrogen dosing
Accumulation tables and downstream conveyance
Ideal Applications:
Best suited for producers ready to move into higher-speed automated canning without the footprint or cost of a full-scale packaging line.