Innovations in the Use of Aluminum for Food Preservation
Introduction Aluminum is a widely used material in the food preservation industry due to its excellent barrier properties, strength and recyclability. Technological...
Introduction Aluminum is a widely used material in the food preservation industry due to its excellent barrier properties, strength and recyclability. Technological...
Coatings for metal containers include a variety of chemical compounds designed to protect both the contents of the container and the metal against corrosion, deterioration and...
Causes of wire slippage on the weld in the welding process of food cans, here are some possible causes. Causes of wire slippage on the weld can include problems with the...
The copper sulfate test is a test used in the packaging industry to detect the presence of pores, cracks, or any discontinuity in the varnish film applied on tinplate cans....
Sealing compound or sealant is a special material that coats the inside of the curl of a can lid. When the can is properly closed, the seam formed closes around the compound,...
The basic rules for applying sealing compound to can ends are as follows: The weight of the compound should be monitored regularly to ensure that the correct amount is...
Open or cold welds can be caused by several factors that affect weld quality in metal container manufacturing. Based on the information provided, some of the possible causes...
To identify if the tinplate is of good quality, there are several factors and procedures that can be followed: Visual Inspection: A visual observation should be made both...
Corrosion of steel in cans is a process in which steel deteriorates due to chemical reaction with its environment, especially in the presence of moisture and oxygen. In the...
The elongation of tinplate is an important factor in the drawing process. Elongation refers to the ability of the material to stretch without breaking. In the case of drawing,...
The hardness of the tinplate can influence the drawing process in several ways. According to the available information, it is mentioned that the tinplate must have adequate...
The type of tinplate used in the drawing process can influence different aspects of the process. The following are some possible influences: Deformability: The deformation...
Rerolling can influence the anisotropy of the materials. Anisotropy refers to material properties and behavior that vary in different directions. In the re-rolling process,...
To improve the dosing of electrostatic powder in welding, it is essential to follow some guidelines: Make sure that the particle size of the powder is in the order of a few...
The hardness of tinplate is related to the annealing process and the base steel used in its manufacture. Annealing is a thermal process applied to steel to soften it and...
Tinplate can be found in different levels of hardening, which determine its properties and applications. The main levels of tinplate hardening are described below: T1 temper:...
The name TFS comes from the English words "TIN FREE STEEL", which can be translated as "tin free steel". It is also referred to as "chrome plate". It originated several...
In some cases, the industrial process of canning with metallic steel containers can cause oxidation phenomena on both the container body and the lids, causing commercial...
To measure the physical properties of a coating, you can perform the following tests: Varnish film thickness: The most accurate method is to weigh a sample of a given surface...
Yes, it is possible to apply varnish on a sheet that is already lithographed and has a final varnish. However, it is important to consider a few factors before doing so: Make...
Cracked flanges in the welding of metal containers can be caused by several factors. Some of the most common causes include: Incorrect welding parameters: If the welding...
The flanges of tinplate food containers can crack due to several factors: Use of thin and hard materials: When thin and hard materials are used, the tampon flanging technique...
Blistering is a phenomenon that occurs in metal cans, especially in the weakened areas of the pannelling, where bubbles form due to acid attack. These bubbles can compromise...
Fracture of tinplate during drawing can be caused by several factors. Some of the most common causes are: Unsuitable material: If the tinplate used is not of adequate...
Hooke's law applies to elastic materials and describes how a material deforms when an external force is applied. The law states that the deformation (elongation or...
Coating options for metal packaging in general include mainly two types of coatings: liquid coatings and powder coatings. Both types of coatings have their advantages and...
In order to evaluate and approve coatings used in the coating of metal containers, several analyses and tests are carried out. These tests may include: Chemical resistance:...
TFS (Tin Free Steel) is a type of steel coated with a layer of chromium instead of tin. The copper sulfate test is mainly used to evaluate the quality and continuity of the...
Varnishes play a crucial role in the protection and decoration of metal cans. Here are some recommendations for different purposes: Interior varnishes: To protect the...
Introduction Tinplate is a widely used material in the metal packaging industry due to its unique properties, such as hardness, ductility and strength. This material consists...
Introduction Aluminum is a widely used material in the food preservation industry due to its excellent barrier properties, strength and recyclability. Technological...
Coatings for metal containers include a variety of chemical compounds designed to protect both the contents of the container and the metal against corrosion, deterioration and...
Causes of wire slippage on the weld in the welding process of food cans, here are some possible causes. Causes of wire slippage on the weld can include problems with the...
The copper sulfate test is a test used in the packaging industry to detect the presence of pores, cracks, or any discontinuity in the varnish film applied on tinplate cans....
Sealing compound or sealant is a special material that coats the inside of the curl of a can lid. When the can is properly closed, the seam formed closes around the compound,...
The basic rules for applying sealing compound to can ends are as follows: The weight of the compound should be monitored regularly to ensure that the correct amount is...
Open or cold welds can be caused by several factors that affect weld quality in metal container manufacturing. Based on the information provided, some of the possible causes...
To identify if the tinplate is of good quality, there are several factors and procedures that can be followed: Visual Inspection: A visual observation should be made both...
Corrosion of steel in cans is a process in which steel deteriorates due to chemical reaction with its environment, especially in the presence of moisture and oxygen. In the...
The elongation of tinplate is an important factor in the drawing process. Elongation refers to the ability of the material to stretch without breaking. In the case of drawing,...
The hardness of the tinplate can influence the drawing process in several ways. According to the available information, it is mentioned that the tinplate must have adequate...
The type of tinplate used in the drawing process can influence different aspects of the process. The following are some possible influences: Deformability: The deformation...
Rerolling can influence the anisotropy of the materials. Anisotropy refers to material properties and behavior that vary in different directions. In the re-rolling process,...
To improve the dosing of electrostatic powder in welding, it is essential to follow some guidelines: Make sure that the particle size of the powder is in the order of a few...
The hardness of tinplate is related to the annealing process and the base steel used in its manufacture. Annealing is a thermal process applied to steel to soften it and...
Tinplate can be found in different levels of hardening, which determine its properties and applications. The main levels of tinplate hardening are described below: T1 temper:...
The name TFS comes from the English words "TIN FREE STEEL", which can be translated as "tin free steel". It is also referred to as "chrome plate". It originated several...
In some cases, the industrial process of canning with metallic steel containers can cause oxidation phenomena on both the container body and the lids, causing commercial...
To measure the physical properties of a coating, you can perform the following tests: Varnish film thickness: The most accurate method is to weigh a sample of a given surface...
Yes, it is possible to apply varnish on a sheet that is already lithographed and has a final varnish. However, it is important to consider a few factors before doing so: Make...
Cracked flanges in the welding of metal containers can be caused by several factors. Some of the most common causes include: Incorrect welding parameters: If the welding...
The flanges of tinplate food containers can crack due to several factors: Use of thin and hard materials: When thin and hard materials are used, the tampon flanging technique...
Blistering is a phenomenon that occurs in metal cans, especially in the weakened areas of the pannelling, where bubbles form due to acid attack. These bubbles can compromise...
Fracture of tinplate during drawing can be caused by several factors. Some of the most common causes are: Unsuitable material: If the tinplate used is not of adequate...
Hooke's law applies to elastic materials and describes how a material deforms when an external force is applied. The law states that the deformation (elongation or...
Coating options for metal packaging in general include mainly two types of coatings: liquid coatings and powder coatings. Both types of coatings have their advantages and...
In order to evaluate and approve coatings used in the coating of metal containers, several analyses and tests are carried out. These tests may include: Chemical resistance:...
TFS (Tin Free Steel) is a type of steel coated with a layer of chromium instead of tin. The copper sulfate test is mainly used to evaluate the quality and continuity of the...
Varnishes play a crucial role in the protection and decoration of metal cans. Here are some recommendations for different purposes: Interior varnishes: To protect the...
Introduction Tinplate is a widely used material in the metal packaging industry due to its unique properties, such as hardness, ductility and strength. This material consists...