Can seamer

A Can seamer is a machine used to seal the lid (End) to the can body such as in paint or food cans. The lid (End) should be of metal while the body can be off metal (beverage, soup, etc.), paper (whiskey cans) or plastic.

The seam formed is generally leak-proof but this depends on the product being canned. The seam is made by mechanically overlapping the two layers to form a hook.

Different parameters of the hook are meausured and monitored to check the integrity of the seam under different conditions.

Applications

Some common can seamer applications include, but are not limited to:

• Cans
• Autmotive Filters (oil and fuel)
• Capacitors
• Certain Automotive Mufflers (Silencers)
• Drums

File:Http://www.melvinaseamers.com/nss-folder/pictures/50p 161-t.JPG This is a typical can seamer for paint cans or large coffee cans. It can seam more than 100 cans per minute. (Source: )

References

Source: Website of Bubber Machine Tools - http://www.canseamers.com

External links

Some manufacturers of can seamers:

• Bubber Machine Tools
• Sommetrade
• PRO 120L (rebuilder)
• Melvina Can Machinery (manufacturer and rebuilder)

Other Sites with Information on cans:

• Can Central
• Beverage Can Makers Europe