published on 17/12/08
Mechanical contract packaging engineers working for Scottish & Newcastle have installed six Secomak can-drying systems at its Royal Brewery in Manchester, with another team of mechanical contract packaging engineers installing the five more that Scottish and Newcastle have planned for its Reading site later this year.
In Secomak’s three-stage system, the cans are washed to ensure there is only fresh water on the top, then the bulk water is removed using strong suction before the cans are fine dried using a can-top dryer. The contract mechanical engineers are also able to provide proactive or reactive maintenance for the can drying systems as required.
The lines meet S&N’s packaging targets for can hygiene and dryness and ensure there is no stress corrosion to tabs and that cans do not burst.
They also help S&N comply with Health and Safety noise regulations and guidance on Legionnaire’s disease.
Traditional can-drying methods make use of air knives, which can exceed legal noise limits. They also atomise water, discharging an aerosol into the atmosphere, which could spread bacterial infections such as Legionella.
S&N produces bottled and canned beers such as Kronenbourg 1664 and John Smith’s.

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