ARO FDA‑Compliant Pump* Enables On‑Site Canning for Breweries & Cideries

The Pacific Northwest (PNW) is sometimes recognized as the birthplace of the American craft brewing movement. In this region, craft breweries typically produce between 15,000 and 6 million barrels of beer annually. These producers distinguish themselves by focusing on handcrafted beers made with high quality ingredients; a process that is often too time intensive or costly for large scale commercial operations. However, this type of specialization also means that many smaller breweries lack the capital to invest in their own canning equipment.

To address this gap, a mobile canning service operating throughout the PNW was established to offer cost effective packaging solutions for microbreweries and regional craft breweries across the area. As demand continues to grow, the company regularly evaluates its equipment and operational practices to maintain its reputation as one of the fastest and most efficient mobile canning providers in the region.

Upgrade Pump Technology for Better Canning Performance

The growing mobile canning operation initially relied on manual filling before upgrading to an electric centrifugal pump. While this improved speed, it required access to electrical outlets at every site, which made setup more challenging and limited overall efficiency. To streamline operations and better support product handling, the team transitioned to an ARO FDA‑compliant air‑operated diaphragm pump.

Other diaphragm pumps had been evaluated, but many required more air than some facilities could supply. The ARO pump demonstrated strong efficiency, dependable operation with standard air availability, and gentle fluid handling. Its adjustable flow helped operators respond to foam levels, temperature changes, and dissolved CO₂, supporting consistent product transfer and flavor integrity.

With the ARO pump in place, the operation saw improved production capacity and more consistent performance across a wider range of beverage producers. The equipment upgrade contributed to smoother workflows and positioned the business for continued growth.

What Drove These Results

Challenges:
• Foaming and heating beer when not filling cans due to pump impeller spin of pump
• Lack of access to power connection to the centrifugal pump for some locations
• Need to increase fill and turn around rates

Solutions:
• Pump can be stopped against pressure with no heat generation
• Air operated double diaphragm pump required no wiring, just an air hookup
• These pumps yield 20% to 30% better flow rates than other pumps available on the market

Results:
• No foaming or heating, the carefully crafted flavor of each brew is maintained
• Eliminated the expense and inconvenience of wiring up a pump at each location
• Company is experiencing a ten to 15% increase in production capacity since selecting the ARO diaphragm pump

*ARO FDA compliant pumps are designed and manufactured to meet the highest industry standards and requirements, including FDA CFR 21.177.

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