Technical Info

To eliminate reverse wrinkles in double seams, you can follow these steps: Adjust the 1st operation roll: Reverse...

Vees are irregularities in the double seam due to insufficient or no overlap between the cover and body hooks. They...

The occurrence of displaced wings in the printing of aerosol bottoms may be due to several factors. Here are some...

 Varnishes play a crucial role in the protection and decoration of metal cans. Here are some recommendations for...

Introduction The manufacturing process of metal containers involves a series of stages that seek to give shape and...

Introduction Tinplate is a widely used material in the metal packaging industry due to its unique properties, such as...

Electrostatic powder coating in can welding is applied to protect the weld zone and prevent metal exposure. Here are...

Introduction Tinplate is a material widely used in the manufacture of metal containers, due to its properties of...

There are several reasons why easy-open lids may come out open after the autoclaving process. Here are some of the...

The yield strength of steel is the point at which a material stops behaving elastically and begins to deform...

Tinplate is a thin steel material that has been coated with a layer of tin to protect it from corrosion and oxidation....

WIMA welding is a resistance welding technique used in the manufacture of metal packaging. This technique was...

BPA is the abbreviation for Bisphenol A, a chemical compound used in the manufacture of plastics and resins. BPA has...

BADGE is the abbreviation for Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether, which is a chemical compound used in the production of...

An epoxyphenolic varnish is a type of coating used to protect and decorate metal surfaces. It is composed of a mixture...

The dimensions of SEFEL closures are very important to ensure the quality and safety of light metal packaging. The...

There are different rules and regulations that apply to tinplate packaging in different parts of the world. Some of...

TFS (an acronym for Tin Free Steel) and tinplate are similar materials used in the manufacture of metal packaging....

double seam with short hooks can present several risks in the can sealing process. Some of these risks are: Leaks:...

Tin Sulfuration in Food Cans: A Detailed Technical Analysis Introduction Tin sulfiding is a phenomenon that occurs in...

Introduction Twist-off closures are a popular type of closure used in the packaging industry, especially for food and...

The life of a double locking tool, either with or without titanium coating, may vary depending on several factors,...

Introduction The autoclaving process is essential in the canning industry to ensure proper sterilization and...

There are several defects that can occur during the tinplate coating process. The following are some of the most...

The formula for calculating the overlap at the closure of a can is as follows: Overlap = LGc + LGf + 1.1 Gf - Lc...

To disassemble and analyze the double sealing of a can, you can follow these steps: Cutting and removing the center...

Introduction Epoxy varnish is an essential component in the manufacture of food and beverage cans. Its main function...

Introduction BPANI varnish is an innovative coating used in the food and beverage metal packaging industry. This...

Introduction Varnish is an essential component in the metal packaging industry, providing protection and decoration to...

Introduction Welding is an essential process in the manufacture of metal cans, since it allows joining the parts and...

The varnish defect called "eyeballing" is a common problem in the metal packaging industry. This defect is...

Introduction Twist-off closures are a type of metal closure widely used in the packaging industry, especially on glass...

Introduction The crown cap is an essential element in the metal packaging industry, especially in the beverage sector....

Introduction Metal containers have been a popular choice for preserving and transporting food and beverages for...

Introduction Metal containers are widely used in the food and beverage industry due to their conservation and...

Introduction Metal containers are widely used in the food, beverage and consumer products industry due to their...

Introduction Varnishes on metal containers play a fundamental role in the protection and preservation of packaged...

Introduction Metal can seamers are essential machines in the packaging industry, as they ensure the integrity and...

A false closure can be caused by several factors. To solve it, it is first necessary to identify the cause of the...

The causes of leakage in 3-piece containers can be varied. Some of the common problems that can cause leakage in these...

The critical parameters of the double closure are essential aspects that guarantee the quality and tightness of the...

Prepared By: Carlos Herrera Alfaro; Fishing Engineer specialized in the processing of canned food at KIN e.V., Federal...

In most cases, this situation is something no can maker wants to see in their Decorator. Almost every can manufacturer...

1. INTRODUCTION For more than 25 years, there have been on the market, for the manufacture of metal packaging, both...

KEY RESULTS Aluminum cans are gaining more and more prominence due to several distinctive features, such as their easy...

In short, histamine is an organic compound (amine) resulting from the biochemical reaction of enzymes of certain...

Why Anti-backlash gears are so important and what you can do wrong Anti-backlash gears Anti-Reverse gears are the most...

One of the corrosion problems that most concerns the container manufacturer and the canner is the appearance of a type...

In the past, the decorator speed was between 600cpm-1300cpm and the average label change was between 30min-45min. But...

MARKET STUDY ON METAL CANS FOR BEVERAGES Globally, the beverage segment is estimated to dominate the metal food and...

Possible causes of burning out the weld start may be the following: Welding current too high: If the welding current...

The elongation of tinplate is an important factor in the drawing process. Elongation refers to the ability of the...

The hardness of the tinplate can influence the drawing process in several ways. According to the available...

The type of tinplate used in the drawing process can influence different aspects of the process. The following are...

Rerolling can influence the anisotropy of the materials. Anisotropy refers to material properties and behavior that...

To calculate the correct height between the bottom of the mandrel lip and the bottom plate, you can follow these...

To improve the dosing of electrostatic powder in welding, it is essential to follow some guidelines: Make sure that...

The can flange plays a key role in the double seam process, ensuring that the seam is formed correctly. During the...

To calculate the thickness of the double seam, the following formula is used: Thickness of double seam = 2 * thickness...

Chloride, specifically sodium chloride (NaCl), can have a corrosive effect on tinplate containers (TFS). Corrosion can...

The hardness of tinplate is related to the annealing process and the base steel used in its manufacture. Annealing is...

Tinplate can be found in different levels of hardening, which determine its properties and applications. The main...

Tinplate type TH (Tinplate Hard) refers to a tinplate material with a hard temper. However, there is no specific...

To check the seam on a metal container, follow these steps: Visual examination: Perform a careful visual examination...

The name TFS comes from the English words "TIN FREE STEEL", which can be translated as "tin free steel". It is also...

In some cases, the industrial process of canning with metallic steel containers can cause oxidation phenomena on both...

Yes, the height of the roll may be related to the reverse wrinkles in the double seam. Reverse wrinkles are formed...

If you notice creases in the wrinkle of the double seam for cans, you may consider making the following adjustments:...

To measure the physical properties of a coating, you can perform the following tests: Varnish film thickness: The most...

Verification of the closure of a 3-piece container, such as a tin can, involves inspection of the double seam that...

Twist-off caps are made primarily from tinplate, which is a thin sheet of tin-coated steel. In addition, they use...

Yes, it is possible to apply varnish on a sheet that is already lithographed and has a final varnish. However, it is...

A Peel-Off cap consists of the following main parts: Ring: It is the circular metallic part that fits on the rim of...

The foil used in Peel-Off closures is a thin aluminum foil used to hermetically seal the closure ring on metal...

The main difference between Easy Open End (EOE) and Peel-Off Ends lies in their design and opening mechanism: Easy...

Cracked flanges in the welding of metal containers can be caused by several factors. Some of the most common causes...

The flanges of tinplate food containers can crack due to several factors: Use of thin and hard materials: When thin...

Blistering is a phenomenon that occurs in metal cans, especially in the weakened areas of the pannelling, where...

The steps for creating an easy-open tinplate lid are as follows: Primary scroll sheet slitting of tinplate or aluminum...

Fracture of tinplate during drawing can be caused by several factors. Some of the most common causes are: Unsuitable...