Transferring olive oil from 17l tinplate canisters to 19l stainless steel barrels (Sansone) requires care to ensure quality and hygiene.
- Ensure the stainless steel barrel is clean and dry.
- Have a clean funnel ready.
- Prepare the canister on a stable surface.
- Position the stainless steel barrel stably and upright.
- Place the 17l canister on a secure surface so it can be tilted without much effort.
- Open the canister and position the canister opening at the top.
- Place the neck of the canister opening directly against the barrel opening.
- This allows the oil to flow in a controlled manner from opening to opening, without a long distance and without splashing.
- Always perform the transfer with two people:
- One person slowly tilts the canister.
- The other person ensures that the canister opening remains above the barrel opening and tilts the barrel slightly if needed to optimize the filling angle.
- Let the oil flow evenly until the canister becomes lighter.
- To finish, the canister can be completely tilted over the barrel opening and set vertically.
- There is no risk of overflow since the canister has less content (17l) than the barrel (19l).
- Seal the stainless steel barrel immediately after the transfer is complete.
¶ Handling Empty Canisters
- Residual Emptying: After transferring, place the canister upside down on a suitable draining rack to allow it to drain completely.
- To collect the very last bit, you can make a small hole in one of the upper corners—this allows even the last drop of olive oil to flow out.
- Collection: Empty tinplate canisters are collected and returned to the designated recycling cycle.
- Alternative Use: For internal purposes, individual canisters can be reused (e.g., for test storage or samples).
- Labeling: Empty canisters must be clearly marked as empty containers to avoid confusion.
👉 This procedure protects oil quality, reduces oxidation, and ensures an orderly material flow in the warehouse.
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Author: Felix Schröder, with assistance from AI (ChatGPT) · Contributor: Hanna Pfeifer
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Created: 2025-09-16 · Last updated: 2025-09-22 · Questions or feedback? support@teikei.us