Canning Machine Key Terms

Canning machine key terms provide fast information about the food preservation industry

Canning is the process of securely heating and sealing food into jars or cans to preserve it for future consumption. The modern process involves several types of canning machines: fillers, sealers and labelers. Get to know the function of each machine type and the details of different varieties of machines by checking out a few recommended canning machine key terms listed below.

 

Finisher, finisher canning machine

Prior to being sent to the filler machine to be put into the cans, the food item goes through a finisher. The finisher canning machine can consist of any variety of attachments that perform necessary tasks to prepare the food for going into the can. Such tasks might be sifting, sorting or cutting.
Try: The Frain Group is an expert on canning equipment and explains all about finisher canning equipment.

Exhausting

Exhausting is the mechanical process that removes air from the can before it is sealed. This is accomplished with the use of heat, steam or a vacuum.
Try: The flow chart from Bajaj Maschinen tells where exhausting falls in the canning process. For details on types of exhausting techniques and machines, scroll to the bottom of Simplot's canning information page.

Seamer, can seamer

A seamer is the machine that attaches the lid to the can. The difference between an automatic can seamer and a semi-automatic machine is that the semi-automatic requires a person to put the lid on the can prior to the machine creating the seal.
Try: To explore the can seamer more in-depth, visit Dixie Canner. Also see Pegasus Food Machinery for history of the can seamer and more information.

Pasteurization

Pasteurization is a process done to canned food that helps prevent the growth of bacteria in the food. Pasteurization does not kill all the growth but slows it to the point of keeping diseases at bay. Heat is the element used to pasteurize the food. The goal of this process is to make food safer.
Try: More information on pasteurization and its role in the canning process is found at Dairy Science and Technology.

Retort machine

A retort machine uses steam to accomplish sterilization. These machines use either direct or indirect steam application.
Try: Allpax explains the retort process and the differences among retort machines.

Labeling machine

Labeling machines apply the glue and label to cans after they have been filled and sealed. From there, the cans are group packaged for shipping. The step of labeling is important for identification as well as ingredients and health information.
Try: Go to Atuna for details on labeling and the use of a labeling machine as one of the final steps to the canning process.

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