Evolution Bottling and Packaging Solutions have recently installed and commissioned a new 6,000 bph Bottling Line at Black Sheep Brewery, Masham, North Yorkshire.

Black Sheep Brewery have a long heritage in independent beer production, founded in 1992 by Paul Theakston and now managed by son Rob. Recent expansion of their operations includes a new Bottling Line Installed and Commissioned by Evolution Bottling and Packaging Solution’s team of UK based Engineers.

At the heart of the Beer Filling line is an MBF Rinser Filler, Crown Capper, filling 500ml glass bottles. Filling represents a critical stage in the life cycle of Beer, and for this reason it must be managed with competence and accuracy, maintaining product integrity throughout. MBF are renowned experts in the careful management of delicate products through the filling process.

The 6,000 bottle per hour machine is supplied with adjustable Change Parts and Universal Transfer Scrolls to accommodate a range of cylindrical bottle sizes. The semi-automatic Clean in Place system facilitates efficient sanitisation between products and importantly occurs without the use of dummy bottles.

An automatic rotary modular labeller from P.E. Labellers provides three self adhesive labelling stations for the efficient application of front, back and neck labels. The modular design brings a degree of future proofing whereby labelling stations can be added or changed to accommodate different labelling requirements.

Conveyoring and line control was also supplied by Evolution BPS, whose Engineers installed and commissioned the line.

Talking of the partnership with Evolution BPS, Managing Director Rob Theakston says “We wanted a Machine that was flexible in terms of pack types given the market, service and maintenance is really important so having a UK based support team in Evolution was critical to us, and we are delighted with the relationship we have forged with Evolution”