Canning industry

Engineered for Integrated High-Speed Canning Lines

Baltic Conveyor Systems designs, manufactures and installs custom conveyor systems for the canning industry across Europe and internationally.

Our projects have been implemented in Germany, Hungary, Czech Republic, Norway, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, as well as in other European countries. Selected systems have also been delivered to customers in the United States.

We do not supply standard catalogue conveyors.
Each system is engineered according to:

  • production line configuration

  • container type and format (metal cans, glass jars, composite cans)

  • required throughput and synchronization

  • integration with rinsers, sterilizers, fillers, seamers and packaging equipment

  • accumulation and buffering requirements

Our objective is continuous and precisely synchronized material flow across all stages of canning production.

Production Challenges in Canning Lines

Canning production is a highly automated and synchronized process.

Typical technical challenges include:

  • unstable container spacing at high speeds

  • accumulation overload before packaging

  • misalignment between filling and seaming equipment

  • container tipping during curves or transfers

  • downtime caused by minor interruptions upstream

Transport systems must maintain controlled container positioning while absorbing variations between processing stages.

Improper conveyor configuration can directly reduce line efficiency.

Conveyor Solutions Across the Canning Process

We design and implement conveyor systems for:

  • container rinsing and drying sections

  • filling and seaming lines

  • pasteurization and sterilization integration

  • inspection and quality control stations

  • accumulation before secondary packaging

  • packaging and palletizing transport

System layout and configuration are determined by actual production flow, machine interfaces and container stability requirements.

Automatic Can Orientation and Twist Modules

High-speed canning lines often require precise container positioning.

We design and integrate:

  • Automatic can orientation modules

  • Twist and rotation units

  • Spacing and indexing systems

  • Container grouping modules

These systems ensure:

  • correct label orientation

  • precise positioning before filling or inspection

  • stable transfer into packaging equipment

  • controlled product grouping

Orientation modules are engineered as part of the conveyor system, not as separate add-ons, ensuring smooth integration and synchronized operation.

Belt and Conveyor Technologies

Depending on container type and line speed, we implement:

  • Plastic chain conveyors for high-speed bottle and can transport

  • Modular plastic belt conveyors for durability and flexibility

  • PU and PVC belt conveyors for integration zones

  • Roller conveyors for box and corrugated transport

  • Accumulation conveyors with controlled spacing

Belt and conveyor selection is based on:

  • container stability

  • required speed

  • sanitation regime

  • integration with automatic equipment

No standard layout is applied across projects.

Clean-in-Place (CIP) Design Considerations

Hygiene is critical in food and beverage canning operations.

We incorporate CIP-ready design principles, including:

  • Open-frame stainless steel construction

  • Smooth weld finishing

  • Minimal horizontal surfaces

  • Optimized drainage geometry

  • Easy-access cleaning zones

Conveyor systems are designed to support:

  • high-pressure washdown

  • cleaning chemical exposure

  • fast sanitation cycles

Hygienic design is integrated at the engineering stage to ensure long-term compliance and reduced maintenance.

Crate, Box and Pallet Handling

In addition to primary container transport, we design systems for:

  • corrugated boxes

  • plastic crates

  • pallet conveyors

  • internal logistics and return flows

We implement roller, chain and pallet conveyors adapted to facility footprint and packaging requirements.

Integration Into Existing Canning Facilities

Many projects involve modernization or expansion of active production lines.

Our engineering process includes:

  • evaluation of current line topology

  • adaptation to existing machine interfaces

  • optimization of accumulation length

  • phased installation planning to minimize downtime

Systems are engineered to operate within live production environments.

EU Manufacturing and Installation

All conveyor systems are:

  • Engineered in-house

  • Manufactured in the EU

  • Installed and commissioned by our technical team

This ensures:

  • single-point technical responsibility

  • compliance with EU industrial and hygiene standards

  • controlled production quality

  • predictable project execution

Operational Benefits for Canning Producers

Properly engineered conveyor systems provide:

  • Stable high-throughput operation

  • Reliable synchronization between rinsing, filling and sealing stages

  • Controlled container orientation and spacing

  • Reduced risk of jams and stoppages

  • Efficient buffer management

  • Long-term operational reliability

Transport systems become a controlled and dependable element of the production line.

FAQ – Canning Conveyor Systems

Do you design conveyors for complete canning lines?
Yes. We engineer conveyor systems covering rinsing, filling, seaming, inspection, accumulation and packaging stages.

Can orientation modules be integrated into the conveyor system?
Yes. Automatic orientation and twist modules are engineered as integrated components of the transport system.

Are your systems designed for CIP and washdown environments?
Yes. Hygienic stainless steel construction and drainage-optimized design support intensive cleaning procedures.

Where are your projects located?
We have delivered conveyor systems across Europe, including Germany, Hungary, Czech Republic, Norway and the Baltic States, as well as selected projects in the United States.