Ionized Air Can Rinsers for High-Speed Can Lines
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The fastest, most reliable can rinsing technology in the beverage industry.
Increase Can Flow and Line Speed
Eliminate Manual Changeovers
Increase Service Life
Decrease Downtime
The Entech Gatling Gun® is an ionized air can rinser that cleans up to 2,000 cans per minute per lane and changes can sizes in under 4 minutes without tools. It is built for beverage and food can plants running high-speed lines, and it is made in the USA from full stainless steel. Entech has installed more than 400 rinsers and inverters.
Gatling Gun® ionized air can rinser at a glance
| Specification | Gatling Gun® Rinser | Quick Change™ Rinser |
|---|---|---|
| Line speed | Up to 2,000 CPM per lane | Up to 2,000 CPM per lane |
| Lanes | 1 or 2 | 1 to 6 |
| Can size changeover | Under 4 minutes, no tools | Under 10 minutes, no tools |
| Can sizes stored on the machine | Up to 12 twist fittings on the rotating turret | Twists swap from storage racks |
| Can sizes covered | All beverage can sizes: 100ml to 32oz (+ custom sizes upon request) | Same |
| Rinsing medium | Ionized air, water, or hybrid air and water | Air, water, or combined |
| Air filtration | Four-stage filtering to 0.01 micron with moisture removal; HEPA option for blown air | Same |
| Footprint | Custom designed per spec | Same |
| Utilities | 24v, 120v, and 460v 3-phase | Same |
| Construction | Full stainless steel, hard-chromed bars, made in the USA | Same |
How does ionized air can rinsing work?
Empty cans pick up dust, cardboard fibers and static charge on the way from the depalletizer to the filler. An ionized air rinser turns each can upside down in a twist, then blows filtered, ionized air into it. The ions cancel the static charge that holds particles to the can wall, so the air stream can carry them out. A vacuum extraction system pulls the debris away, and a debris pan collects larger dropouts so your QA team can see what came out.
Entech’s integrated ion bars put out 30 times more ionization than traditional AC systems. They sit inside a fully enclosed rinse zone, which keeps dirty plant air out and protects the bars from debris so ionization stays consistent.
How fast is a can size changeover?
On the Gatling Gun®, an operator unlocks the rotating turret, turns it to the twist for the next can size, and locks it. It takes under 4 minutes and needs no tools and no maintenance mechanic. Because up to 12 twist fittings stay mounted on the turret, there are no loose parts to store, lose or damage. Locking mechanical set points replace pneumatic adjustment, so every changeover lands in the same place.
Ionized air vs water can rinsers
| Ionized air rinser | Water rinser | |
|---|---|---|
| Water use | None for rinsing; plants save up to 4,000 gallons a day | Continuous water use, plus treatment and drainage |
| Wet cans at the filler | No | Possible; may need latent water removal |
| Removes static-held particles | Yes, ionization releases them | Rinses them out with water |
| Best fit | Most beverage lines, sustainability goals | Products or specs that require a water rinse |
Not sure which you need? Entech also builds water and hybrid air and water rinsers, and a free line audit will tell you which fits your product and QA spec.
What is the ROI of a new can rinser?
Most Entech customers see payback in 4 to 12 months. The savings come from shorter changeovers, less unplanned downtime, lower water use with air rinsing, and a service life of 10 years or more. For a customer experiencing as little as 30 minutes of downtime, Entech’s guaranteed ROI can be as little as 3-4 months.
Options and integrations
- Volckening code dating integration
- Foreign liquid detection
- Integrated can stops and access gates
- Large debris drop-out and collection
- Latent water removal
- Air and water pre-clean
- Transitions from belt, chain, air or cable conveyor
Service after installation
Every Entech rinser is covered by the Rinser & Twist Inspection Program, an annual onsite tune-up by factory-trained technicians that catches wear before it becomes downtime. Entech also offers complimentary rinser validations, spare parts and upgrades.
Can rinser FAQ
What line speeds can an Entech can rinser handle?
Up to 2,000 cans per minute per lane. The Gatling Gun® runs one or two lanes, and the Quick Change™ rinser runs up to six.
How long does a can size changeover take?
Under 4 minutes on the Gatling Gun® and under 10 minutes on the Quick Change™, both without tools.
How many can sizes can one rinser handle?
The Gatling Gun® turret holds up to 12 twist fittings, one per can size, so most plants keep every size they run on the machine.
Does an air rinser get cans as clean as a water rinser?
Yes. Entech guarantees 100% can cleanout with its ionized air rinser. Ionization releases the static charge that holds dust to the can, and vacuum extraction removes it.
How much water does an air rinser save?
An ionized air rinser uses no water for rinsing. Plants switching from water rinsing save up to 4,000 gallons a day.
Will it fit my existing conveyor?
Yes. Entech custom engineers each rinser to your line, with transitions from belt, chain, air or cable conveyors.
How long does an Entech rinser last?
Entech rinsers are built from welded stainless steel with hard-chromed bars and are designed for a service life of 10 years or more.
Who installs and services the rinser?
Entech’s factory-trained Master Technicians install it on site, and the annual Rinser & Twist Inspection Program keeps it performing to spec.
Get a quote for your line
Tell us your line speed, can sizes and conveyor layout, and we’ll recommend the right rinser. Call 708-597-5568 or book a free line audit.