Packaging — Overview¶

FUERST WIACEK Reference guide | Packaging

Canning Run Sequence¶

Stage	Trigger	SOP
DO / CO₂ check	Before CIP — confirm beer is in spec before starting the run	Haffmans SOP
Foam-down	After every daily run; mandatory after final run of the week	Canning Line Foam-Down
CIP	Before every packaging run	Canning Line CIP
Line setup & purge	After CIP is complete	Canning Line Operation
Beer introduction	CO₂ purge and gas steps complete	Canning Line Operation
Production run	Fill weight and DO within spec — DO monitored continuously from cans throughout the run	Canning Line Operation / Haffmans SOP
End of run / tank switch	Target volume reached or tank empty	Canning Line Operation

Stage	Trigger	SOP
DO / CO₂ check	Before CIP — confirm beer is in spec	Haffmans SOP
Kegger CIP	Before every KeyKeg filling run	Kegger Line CIP
KeyKeg filling	After CIP and CO₂ purge	KeyKeg Filling

SOP	Description
Canning Line CIP	Caustic and acid CIP of the canning line via Botec
Canning Line Operation	Full canning line operation from post-CIP to end of run
Depalletiser Operation	Depalletiser startup, pallet changes, can size changes, and troubleshooting
Labeller Operation	Label roll loading, date setting, pitch calibration, and troubleshooting
Canning Line Foam-Down	Manual foam-down and scrub of the canning line after filling
Canning Line Maintenance & Greasing	Periodic greasing and maintenance of the canning line
Filler Height Adjustment	Adjusting filler head height for different can sizes
Seamer Height Adjustment	Adjusting seamer height for different can sizes
Seamer Rolls & Seam Check	Seamer roll inspection, replacement, and seam quality verification
Kegger Line CIP	Manual CIP of the kegger line before KeyKeg filling
KeyKeg Filling	KeyKeg filling process from beer rinse through to logging
Steel Keg Filling	Steel keg filling process
Post-Packaging QC	QC checks on packaged cans after a canning run
Canning Line Clean-Down / Full Strip	(coming soon)

SOP	Section	When needed
CIP Up-Concentration	Utilities	Before every canning line CIP — Tank 2 must be up-concentrated first
Haffmans TPO / CO₂ Measurement	Lab	Before every filling run — DO and CO₂ must be confirmed in spec
Chemical Baths	Utilities	Fittings, gaskets, and small parts cleaning and sanitation throughout the packaging shift