Can Quality Overview
This video explains the importance of Quality Control (QC) in can manufacturing. Quality control measures ensure that cans meet strict dimensional, structural, and performance requirements before reaching customers.
The Role of Quality Control
Front-End Quality Prevents Back-End Issues
Ensuring proper specifications early in production prevents defects that could cause downstream failures in later processing stages.
Wall Thickness and Structural Integrity
Correct wall thickness is critical for can performance:
- Too thin → Risk of neck pleats or crushed cans in the Necker.
- Too thick → Can lead to operational issues in the production line.
Trimmed Can Height and Flange Formation
Proper Trimmed Can Height ensures that the flange width in the Necker is correct, which is essential for securing the end (lid) during seaming.
Back-End Quality: Ensuring Cans Meet Final Requirements
Leak Detection and Coating Checks
Light testers and coating checks help identify pinholes, cracks, or coating defects, ensuring cans do not leak after filling.
Light testers and coating checks help identify pinholes, cracks, or coating defects, ensuring cans do not leak after filling.
Dome Reversal Testing
Dome reversal tests verify that cans can withstand internal pressure, preventing failures during filling and transport.
Dimensional Accuracy for Filling Performance
Correct diameter, height, and flange dimensions ensure smooth operation at the filler, where cans are filled, sealed, and prepared for shipment.