Product preparation
Deaeration before carbonated drink filling.
Consider oxygen control before the filler when product preparation, carbonation and shelf-life requirements affect the final pack.
For beer, cider and some RTDs, oxygen pickup may affect shelf life or flavour. For soft drinks and sparkling water, product preparation can include water treatment, mixing, chilling, carbonation and sometimes oxygen reduction. The correct route depends on the recipe, existing process and acceptance method.
| Product source | Bright tank, pressure vessel, carbonator, mixer or manually prepared batch. |
|---|---|
| Oxygen sensitivity | Whether DO or TPO is part of the acceptance requirement. |
| Carbonation point | Whether carbonation happens upstream, in an integrated unit or outside the filling project. |
| Temperature control | How the product is chilled and whether temperature is stable at the filler. |
A compact can-filling route, a local trial line or a short-shelf-life product may not justify the same preparation equipment as a high-output oxygen-sensitive line. The right decision comes from product risk, production scale, measurement method and finished-pack expectations.
Buyer questions
Questions buyers ask about this topic.
Is deaeration the same as carbonation?
No. Deaeration reduces oxygen before or during product preparation. Carbonation dissolves CO₂ into the drink. A project may need one, both or neither depending on the process.
Can the filler solve all oxygen problems?
No. A filler can reduce some oxygen pickup, but upstream tanks, product transfer, package purging and closure timing also matter.
Should I measure DO or TPO before requesting a quote?
If oxygen is a quality risk, current measurements or target limits are useful. If they are not available, state that they are unknown so the trial plan can address them.
Related guidance
Continue planning the carbonated filling route.
Ready to specify the route?
Send the product, package and output details.
Lancing can review the drink type, carbonation target, container, closure or seam route, target output, utilities and site requirements before recommending the machinery path.