Engineered to meet stringent European standards (EC 1935/2004) and optimized for high-speed filling lines across Dublin, Cork, and Galway bottling plants.
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View SpecificationThe commercial beverage and industrial packaging landscape in Ireland is undergoing a structural transition. Driven by the nationwide rollout of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) under Re-turn.ie in early 2024, alongside strict EU Single-Use Plastics directives, Irish brands are rapidly shifting away from legacy rigid plastics toward infinitely recyclable aluminum formats.
Commercial buyers searching for "Wholesale Slim Products and Suppliers in Ireland" are not merely seeking commodity containers; they require robust technical alignment. Bottlers operating out of key hubs such as Dublin, Cork, and the Shannon Free Zone demand exact dimensional compliance with high-speed Ferrum, Angelus, and Somme seamers.
The 250ml Slim can (53mm diameter body paired with 200# or 202# SOT/RPT easy-open ends) has become the golden standard for premium functional beverages, botanical tonics, craft cider, and RTD Irish whiskey cocktails.
Under Google’s Search Quality Rater Guidelines, evaluating packaging suppliers requires demonstrating deep technical authority. Our engineering team at Shanghai Friend Metals Technology Co., Ltd. analyzes the complete mechanical stack:
Providing actionable, highly detailed metallurgical parameters for beverage line engineers and quality controllers in Ireland.
| Specification Parameter | Slim 200ml Container | Slim 250ml Container | Standard 12oz (355ml) | End Shells (200# / 202#) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate Alloy | AA 3104-H19 Aluminum | AA 3104-H19 Aluminum | AA 3104-H19 Aluminum | AA 5182-H48 High Tensile |
| Body Outer Diameter | 53.30 ± 0.25 mm | 53.30 ± 0.25 mm | 66.00 ± 0.30 mm | 50.00mm / 52.50mm |
| Can Height | 111.0 ± 0.50 mm | 134.0 ± 0.50 mm | 122.0 ± 0.50 mm | N/A (Countersink: 1.55mm) |
| Internal Lacquer Weight | 45 - 65 mg/can (BPA-NI) | 50 - 75 mg/can (BPA-NI) | 60 - 85 mg/can (BPA-NI) | Double Coat Organosol |
| Internal Pressure Rating | ≥ 6.2 Bar (90 PSI) | ≥ 6.2 Bar (90 PSI) | ≥ 6.2 Bar (90 PSI) | Buckle Pressure: ≥ 6.5 Bar |
| Axial Load Resistance | ≥ 1.0 kN | ≥ 1.0 kN | ≥ 1.2 kN | N/A |
| EU Compliance Standard | EC 1935/2004, EU 10/2011 | EC 1935/2004, EU 10/2011 | EC 1935/2004, EU 10/2011 | EC 1935/2004, EU 10/2011 |
Our double-seam tolerance guarantees strict cover hook, body hook, and seam tightness (>85%). Fully compatible with high-speed automated optic seam inspection systems deployed across Irish co-packing plants.
Every batch undergoes 100% online pinhole and conductivity testing using 1% NaCl electrolyte solutions, ensuring current passage remains under 2.0 mA to eliminate micro-corrosion risk over a 24-month shelf life.
Utilizing 8-color high-speed dry offset printing technology, we support matte, tactile varnish, gloss, and metallic finishes. Crucially, we incorporate high-clarity barcode printing optimized for Ireland's DRS scanners.
From coastal cider mills in Tipperary to high-tech functional beverage facilities in Dublin, our packaging solutions adapt to specific product rheology and processing environments.
Ireland's legendary spirits sector has experienced a surge in premixed RTD canned cocktails. Alcohol-based formulations require specialized interior lacquer cross-linking to prevent ethanol migration and flavor scalping.
Engineering Solution: 250ml Slim cans lined with advanced modified epoxies or epoxy-free BPA-NI resins, paired with 200# SOT Easy-Open Ends capable of holding up to 4.2 volumes of carbonation without dome distortion.
With low pH values (pH 2.8 - 3.4), traditional ciders and fermented kombuchas in Munster and Leinster represent an aggressive environment for metal substrate corrosion.
Engineering Solution: Heavy-gauge double-coat interior spraying (up to 75 mg/can lacquer weight) tested under accelerated thermal storage to ensure absolute metal barrier isolation.
Single-serve health shots (150ml-200ml Slim format) require nitrogen dosing (LN2 liquid nitrogen injection) prior to seaming to create structural internal pressure in non-carbonated liquids.
Engineering Solution: High-column-strength 3104-H19 bodies featuring ultra-flat flange profiles designed to withstand top load during nitrogen expansion and high-temperature pasteurization.
Ireland processes a significant portion of global infant milk powder. Specialized airtight packaging requires rigid tinplate and aluminum easy-open powder lids (305#, 401#, 502# formats).
Engineering Solution: Sterilizable 305# and 401# rust-proof aluminum and tinplate lids with score lines engineered for smooth, peelable, or pull-tab opening under cleanroom conditions.
Navigating European packaging supply disruptions requires an agile, highly integrated manufacturing partner. Shanghai Friend Metals Technology Co., Ltd. operates at the nexus of raw material control, high-speed automated pressing, and direct maritime logistics to North European ports.
By leveraging tier-1 Chinese aluminum smelters and state-of-the-art Stolle high-speed body-makers, we achieve per-unit cost savings of 15%-22% compared to local Western European converters without sacrificing technical tolerances.
Optimized bulk palletization using moisture-proof shrink hooding, top frames, and desiccant packs inside 40ft High Cube containers. Average transit time from Shanghai Port to Irish container terminals is managed with total end-to-end tracking.
We support emerging Irish craft beverage brands with flexible MOQ trial runs starting from 100,000 pieces for fully decorated printed slim cans, backed by fast-track pre-press proofing.
How Shanghai Friend Metals outperforms conventional supply channels in Europe.
Anticipating regulatory tightening and technological shifts across the European Union, our R&D roadmap focuses on three pillar innovations in metal packaging.
Reducing body stock thickness from 0.245mm down to 0.230mm while increasing alloy tensile strength through precision cold-rolling. This reduces raw material weight by up to 6.5% without compromising axial crash resistance on bottling lines.
Developing 100% bio-based acrylic internal coatings that eliminate PFAS, BPA, and phthalates entirely. Tested under extreme chemical challenges to guarantee zero flavor interaction with sensitive botanical and organic beverages.
Embedding high-density micro-QR codes directly onto 200#/202# tab shells during the press stage. This supports full digital track-and-trace under EU Circular Economy Action Plan and seamlessly integrates with Irish DRS deposit validation.
To satisfy strict European food contact safety audits and ISO certifications, every shipment leaving our facility carries exhaustive documentation.
Full food contact compliance guaranteeing materials do not transfer constituents to food in quantities that endanger human health.
Certified Food Safety Management System across all coil slitting, body drawing, internal lacquering, and tab assembly operations.
United States Food & Drug Administration validation for resinous and polymeric coatings utilized in internal can sprays.
Strict adherence to CONEG and EU Directive 94/62/EC regarding heavy metal concentration limits (Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Hexavalent Chromium < 100ppm).
Comprehensive metal closures and standard-profile containers for beverage, food, powder, and coastal industrial application across Ireland.
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View SpecificationDirect answers compiled by our senior packaging engineers regarding seamer calibration, ocean freight protection, and compliance in Ireland.
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