Engineered to meet North American CANPACK and Ball specifications, certified for seamless integration into Tri-State automated bottling and canning lines.
From Manhattan’s high-density retail shelves to Brooklyn craft co-packers, demand for slim metal packaging is undergoing a structural paradigm shift.
The global aluminum packaging sector is expanding at a CAGR of 5.8%, driven by strict plastic reduction mandates and consumer preference for endlessly recyclable substrates. Rigid aluminum cans and easy-open ends (EOEs) provide an absolute light, oxygen, and moisture barrier, preserving product integrity over extended transatlantic shelf lives.
Shanghai Friend Metals Technology Co., Ltd. leverages advanced Chinese metallurgical manufacturing infrastructure—specifically 3104-H19 body stock and 5182-H48 shell stock—to deliver enterprise-grade slim cans and closures to international markets with zero structural compromise.
New York State represents one of the most sophisticated beverage markets globally. Micro-breweries in Long Island City, ready-to-drink (RTD) cold brew innovators in Brooklyn, and functional beverage brands across New Jersey face severe spatial constraints in urban logistics and retail cold-vault placement.
Slim 250ml aluminum cans and low-profile 307# / 200# lids maximize spatial density per square foot in Manhattan bodegas and Whole Foods displays, delivering up to 28% higher unit volume per linear shelf foot compared to traditional standard 355ml profiles.
Comprehensive technical specifications engineered for high-speed automated canning lines operating across North America.
Shanghai Friend Metals utilizes continuous-cast aluminum alloys optimized for drawing and wall-ironing (DWI) process stability. Can bodies are formed from high-tensile 3104-H19 alloy, ensuring minimal sidewall thickness variance (0.095mm ± 0.002mm) while maintaining axial crush resistance exceeding 850 Newtons. Easy-open ends (EOEs) are stamped from 5182-H48 shell stock, providing optimal buckle resistance under pasteurization pressures up to 6.2 bar.
| Parameter / Component | Slim 250ml Can Body | 200# / 202# SOT Lid | 307# / 502# Powder End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate Alloy | Aluminum Alloy 3104-H19 | Aluminum Alloy 5182-H48 | Aluminum / Electrolytic Tinplate (ETP) |
| Internal Coating System | Modified Acrylic / Polyester (BPA-NI) | Epoxy-Phenolic / Organosol (BPA-NI) | Gold Enamel / Food-Grade Lacquer |
| Axial Load Strength | > 850 N | N/A | N/A |
| Buckle Pressure Resistance | > 6.2 bar (620 kPa) | > 6.2 bar (620 kPa) | Vacuum sealed / Non-pressurized |
| Food Contact Certification | FDA 21 CFR 175.300 / EU 1935/2004 | FDA 21 CFR 175.300 / EU 1935/2004 | FDA 21 CFR 175.300 / GB 4806.10 |
Meeting the rigorous standards of the U.S. FDA, New York Department of Environmental Conservation, and urban retail supply chains.
All internal lacquers are 100% BPA-Non-Intent (BPA-NI), meeting stringent guidelines set by U.S. FDA 21 CFR 175.300, California Proposition 65, and New York Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) Article 37 regarding dangerous chemical restrictions in packaging.
We provide complete import logistics solutions directly to Port Newark and the Port of New York & New Jersey. Every batch includes full documentation: Mill Test Certificates, Food Grade Declarations, Heavy Metal Analysis (RoHS/REACH), and ocean cargo loading inspection reports.
Ideal for premium beverage formats tailored for Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn demographics: RTD Cold Brew Coffee, Functional Energy Drinks, Hard Seltzers, Botanical Spritzers, and Infant Nutrition Powders requiring high-barrier protection against coastal moisture.
Ensuring zero-defect manufacturing standards through automated optical scanning technology and lightweight alloy innovations.
Our Shanghai automated production lines integrate high-speed AI optical defect recognition cameras running at 3,000 units per minute. Microscopic rim pinholes, lacquer coating flaws, tab alignment deviations, and compound gasket discontinuities are instantly identified and ejected.
Shanghai Friend Metals is actively advancing ultra-lightweighting technology, aiming to reduce 250ml slim can body weight by an additional 4.2% while maintaining full pressure column integrity. Furthermore, we are expanding our supply of low-carbon aluminum coil smelted using renewable hydroelectric energy to help NY brands achieve Scope 3 decarbonization targets.
Comprehensive selection of food-grade tinplate lids, odor-proof aluminum ends, and specialty pharmaceutical closures.
Addressing seamer calibration, freight lead times, customs tariffs, and custom printing set-ups for North American imports.
Consult with Shanghai Friend Metals' packaging engineers for technical CAD drawings, BPA-NI compliance declarations, or instant freight-inclusive quotes to Port Newark.
