Inside the Conversion Press: How Shells Become Easy-Open Ends
This video provides an overview of the End Making Process inside a Conversion Press, highlighting how tab stock is transformed into tabs and shells are converted into finished can ends.
Step-by-Step End Making Process
- Shell and Tab Preparation
- Shells are stacked and loaded into the index belt, where they are positioned for processing.
- Tab stock is fed into the press and cut through a series of dies, forming individual tabs.
- Shell Conversion and Tab Attachment
- The shells are shaped into ends, preparing them for final assembly.
- The press then rivets each tab onto the corresponding shell, creating a fully functional Easy-Open End.
- Final Processing and Waste Removal
- Completed ends exit the machine, ready for packaging and shipment.
- Any remaining tab stock is cut and removed by a vacuum system, ensuring clean operation.
Learn More
For a comprehensive understanding of Conversion Press operation and maintenance, IPS offers a full training course covering these processes in greater detail.