Explore our certified 3104-H19 aluminum coils, precision easy-open ends (SOT/RPT), and food-grade metal lid solutions designed for seamless filling line integration.
Analyzing global retail shelf trends, consumer ergonomic preferences, and high-speed canning line thermodynamics for contemporary beverage brands.
The 330ml Sleek Can (58mm diameter) delivers a modern, premium hand-feel compared to traditional standard cans (66mm). Its elongated vertical profile amplifies visual branding area by over 14%, capturing consumer attention in crowded retail chillers.
Engineered for high-density shipping matrices, 330ml sleek cans maximize pallet utilization. With tailored wall thickness tolerances down to 0.095mm, global enterprises achieve up to 8.5% lower carbon emissions per payload unit shipped overseas.
Crafted from premium 3104-H19 aluminum alloy, 330ml sleek cans offer 100% infinitely recyclable properties. Aluminum recycles indefinitely without loss of material integrity, using 95% less energy than primary aluminum extraction.
| Packaging Metric / Standard | 330ml Sleek Can Format | 330ml Standard Can Format | 250ml Slim Can Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Body Diameter (mm) | 58.40 ± 0.20 mm | 66.30 ± 0.20 mm | 53.30 ± 0.20 mm |
| Total Can Height (mm) | 145.80 ± 0.30 mm | 115.20 ± 0.30 mm | 134.50 ± 0.30 mm |
| Neck Cutout Opening / End Size | 200 # / 202 # End Fitment | 202 # End Fitment | 200 # End Fitment |
| Internal Axial Buckle Strength | ≥ 900 N (High Collapse Resistance) | ≥ 950 N | ≥ 850 N |
| Internal Pressure Limit (CO₂ Load) | ≥ 6.2 Bar (620 kPa) | ≥ 6.2 Bar (620 kPa) | ≥ 6.0 Bar (600 kPa) |
| Recommended Beverage Application | Craft Beer, Hard Seltzers, Kombucha, RTD | Traditional CSD, Lager Beer | Energy Shots, Mixers, Functional Drinks |
Deep-draw cold work parameters, micrometer-level gauge consistency, and advanced barrier lacquers engineered for sensitive liquids.
Our wholesale 330ml sleek aluminum cans are manufactured utilizing multi-stage Drawing and Wall Ironing (DWI) technology. High-purity 3104-H19 aluminum coils—alloyed with precise concentrations of Manganese (1.0–1.5%) and Magnesium (0.8–1.3%)—are blanked and cupped before entering high-speed ironers.
During the wall ironing phase, the sidewall thickness is progressively thinned from an initial coil gauge of 0.265mm down to a mid-wall gauge of 0.097mm ± 0.003mm, while the top neck region maintains structural thickness for double-seam flange forming. This extreme precision ensures exceptional column crush stability while drastically reducing weight.
Every lot of drawn sleek cans undergoes automated high-voltage pinhole porosity tests and optical camera inspections to guarantee zero micro-cracks or wall thinning anomalies prior to internal spraying.
Preventing chemical interaction between liquid formulations and metal substrates is paramount. We deploy state-of-the-art waterborne Acrylic and Modified Polyester BPA-Non-Intent (BPA-NI) internal lacquers, as well as specialized vinyl organosol formulations for highly aggressive beverage profiles.
Capitalizing on integrated aluminum coil sourcing, automated manufacturing clusters, and Shanghai/Ningbo ocean freight efficiency.
By controlling the supply chain from raw coil slitting (3104, 5182, 8011) to finished sleek can pressing, Shanghai Friend Metals eliminates upstream material bottlenecks, insulating wholesale buyers from global spot-market volatility.
Our automated 6 to 8-color dry offset printing lines deliver high-definition artwork execution, matte/gloss contrast varnishes, and tactile effect finishes with minimum production lead times of just 15 to 20 working days.
Cans are stacked on specialized heavy-duty wooden bulk pallets with top frames, moisture-barrier kraft corrugated slip sheets, and heat-shrinkable hood film to guarantee 0% deformation during long-distance ocean transits.
Ensuring frictionless seaming performance across high-speed Ferrum, Angelus, and Krones filling equipment.
To achieve hermetic sealing at fill speeds exceeding 60,000 cans/hour, double-seam dimensions must adhere to micro-step mechanical tolerances. We provide comprehensive setup teardown charts for your plant QA technicians:
Our packaging engineers consult directly with your production directors prior to mass shipping:
Ensuring complete food-grade security, global import pass-through, and rigorous laboratory documentation.
Fully compliant under US Food and Drug Administration guidelines for resinous and polymeric coatings in direct liquid food contact.
Meets European Union frameworks for materials intended to come into contact with food, certified via overall and specific migration testing.
Fully tested against Chinese National Food Safety Standards for food-contact paint coatings applied to metal packaging substrates.
Manufactured within facilities operating under certified Quality and Food Safety Management System standards with full batch traceability.
Expert engineering answers to technical queries raised by corporate procurement officers, packaging engineers, and beverage brand founders.
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