Explore our premium 8 featured industrial products engineered for beverage lines, pharmaceutical powders, and food preservation.
Top supplier 5182 alloy coil engineered specifically for easy-open end shell stamping with exceptional tensile strength and buckle resistance.
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High-precision 401# tinplate closures featuring food-compliant hermetic seal compounds for processed foods and nutritional milk powders.
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Reliable easy-open ends engineered for infant formula, protein mixes, and specialty dry food cans requiring zero moisture intrusion.
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Factory-direct 307# tinplate ends featuring retort-grade lacquer coating resistant to high-temperature thermal processing and thermal shocks.
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Seamless drawn 330ml standard beer cans built from 3104-H19 alloy supporting internal pressures up to 6.2 bar and high-speed filling lines.
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Stay-on-tab (SOT) 202# aluminum ends designed for 450ml, 330ml, and 500ml beverage containers with low pop & pull force requirements.
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Precision-curled 300# metal lids ensuring 100% seal integrity, anti-corrosion protection, and extended shelf life for canned food products.
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Specialized non-magnetic aluminum ends engineered specifically for pharmaceutical grade powders and sensitive nutraceutical supplements.
View DetailsAs a global leader in metal packaging innovation, our manufacturing methodology for the 450ml aluminum beverage can relies on advanced Drawing and Wall Ironing (DWI) technology. By utilizing premium 3104-H19 aluminum-manganese alloy coil, we achieve an optimal balance of structural strength and material efficiency.
The 450ml capacity format (frequently deployed for craft beer, functional energy drinks, RTD cold brew coffee, and premium soft drinks) bridges the critical gap between traditional 330ml/355ml standard formats and 500ml tallboy cans. Achieving wall integrity at a mid-wall gauge of just 0.095mm requires absolute coil grain uniformity, rigorous earing percentage control (<1.2%), and flawless lubrication control during multi-stage ironing.
| Parameter | Standard Specs | Quality Tolerance |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal Volume | 450 ml / 15.2 fl oz | ± 2.0 ml |
| Can Body Diameter | 66.0 mm (211 Body) | ± 0.05 mm |
| Can Neck Diameter | 52.4 mm (202 Neck) | ± 0.03 mm |
| Can Total Height | 168.0 mm | ± 0.15 mm |
| Internal Enamel Rater | < 2.0 mA (at 6.1V) | 100% In-line Tested |
| Flange Width | 2.10 mm | ± 0.10 mm |
Leveraging deep industrial integration from primary smelting to ultra-high-speed beverage can body fabrication.
Direct contract partnerships with China's largest aluminum rolling mills (such as Chalco & Nanshan Aluminum) guarantee steady supply of ultra-clean 3104 and 5182 coils, insulating buyers from global material spot price shocks.
Our strategic location adjacent to Shanghai's deepwater port allows consolidated shipment loading, fast customs clearance, and direct container shipping lines to North America, Europe, SE Asia, and the Middle East.
High-definition graphic replication with metallic, matte, gloss, tactile, and temperature-sensitive thermochromic inks applied directly on can body production lines at line speed.
How our 450ml aluminum cans seamlessly integrate into existing automated filling and seaming infrastructures worldwide.
Engineered to operate seamlessly on high-speed seaming platforms including Angelus, Ferrum, KHS, and Shibuya. Neck geometry strictly adheres to 202 neck curl standards (CDL and SOT lid profiles).
Every can body bottom dome is micro-laser coded with batch numbers, production timestamps, and coil origin data to enable end-to-end quality tracing across international retail supply chains.
Manufactured under stringent international quality control protocols certified under FSSC 22000, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, and compliant with US FDA 21 CFR 175.300 and EU 1935/2004 regulations.
Navigating global food contact regulations can be challenging for beverage brands expanding across multiple continents. Shanghai Friend Metals offers complete regulatory documentation and localized engineering assistance.
Before launching mass production, we dispatch a dedicated sample lot of 450ml cans alongside comprehensive Double-Seam Inspection Protocols (covering seam thickness, countersink depth, seam gap, and overlap percentage). Our technical support team works directly with your plant managers to eliminate seam leaks, micro-fractures, and pressure loss during pasteurization.
Strategic analysis of consumer shifting preferences towards medium-volume aluminum packaging formats.
Consumer demand for single-serve premium alcoholic beverages (RTD gin-tonics, hard seltzers, craft IPAs) has driven brands toward 450ml cans, offering higher perceived value than 330ml without the warmth decay of 500ml formats.
With global ESG policies penalizing single-use plastics, aluminum's infinite recyclability combined with ultra-lightweighting (reducing body weight by 0.2g per unit) yields substantial freight energy savings.
High-resolution direct can wall printing allows beverage marketers to integrate dynamic QR codes, enabling interactive consumer promotions and digital authenticity verification right on the metal wall.
Customizing lining chemistries and pressure tolerances for various beverage & food formulations.
Requires strict internal dissolved oxygen (DO) control (<30 ppb) and 202 SOT ends capable of withstanding tunnel pasteurization temperature spikes (60–65°C) without dome inversion or seal distortion.
Formulations rich in citric acid, taurine, and high carbonation demand specialized double-coat epoxy-free internal lacquers to ensure zero metal pick-up over a 24-month shelf life.
Liquid nitrogen dosing creates high internal head-space pressures (>4.5 bar at ambient temperature) to maintain can rigidity in non-carbonated coffees and milk tea beverages.
In-depth engineering answers covering manufacturing specs, minimum orders, compliance, and shipping logistics.
For custom printed 450ml cans with custom 8-color artwork, our standard production MOQ is 100,000 pieces per SKU due to high-speed printer plate set-up and lacquer calibration requirements. Plain bright (unprinted) cans or stock easy-open lids can be ordered starting from one 20ft container lot (approx. 70,000–90,000 units depending on packing method).
Our internal lacquers use next-generation acrylic and polyester resins certified by SGS and Intertek under FDA 21 CFR 175.300 and EU Regulation 1935/2004. Every shipment includes a certificate of analysis (CoA) detailing overall migration test results (<10 mg/dm²) and specific heavy metal migration compliance.
Yes. Our 450ml beverage cans are engineered with a standard 202 neck diameter (52.4mm flange), allowing direct compatibility with standard 202 SOT, RPT, or CDL lids. Your existing seaming chucks and rolls on Angelus, Ferrum, or KHS seamers will not require custom tooling modifications.
Cans are stacked on ISO-standard wooden or plastic pallets with layer-separating kraft slip sheets, secured with top frames, and fully wrapped in heavy-duty polyethylene stretch-hood film. Desiccant packs are added inside ocean containers to absorb humidity and prevent condensation staining.
Pre-production sample cans with proofed printing can be produced and delivered via air express within 10–14 business days. Upon final proof approval, mass container production takes 20–25 days, followed by ocean transit directly from Shanghai Port.
Explore the remaining 8 premium items from our export catalog designed for industrial beverage and powder packing.
Specialized aroma barrier lids designed for high-value coffee powders, green teas, and aromatic herbal blends preventing volatile loss.
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Durable 209# aluminum closures safeguard dry powder products, nuts, and snacks against moisture, oxygen, and ambient light exposure.
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Leading factory-supplied 3104-H19 aluminum coils featuring uniform wall ironing capability and low micro-defect rates for high-speed lines.
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Factory-direct 401# tinplate closures engineered for food packing, offering high vacuum retention and superior corrosion resistance.
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Custom engineered square format tinplate closures for specialty food oil tins, biscuit containers, and premium gift packaging.
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Precision stamped 202 SOT stay-on-tab ends guaranteeing leak-proof performance under high carbonation internal beverage pressures.
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Pharmaceutical grade aluminum ends engineered to pass metal detector inspection lines while maintaining absolute airtight integrity.
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100% recyclable lightweight aluminum lid solutions designed for eco-friendly consumer brands reducing packaging carbon footprints.
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