What is the function of lining?
To ensure proper sealing. The lining applies the sealing compound to the end, which is then dried so that the end seals correctly when it is seamed onto the can body.
How are end sizes changed?
Through tooling changes. Changing to a different end size means fitting the tooling for that size, and additional tooling can usually be supplied for formats added later.
Can multiple end sizes be produced?
Yes. Multiple end sizes can be produced. End sizes are changed through tooling changes, and additional tooling can usually be supplied when a new size is required.
Can easy-open ends be produced?
Depending on configuration. Whether easy-open ends can be produced follows from how the press and forming equipment are configured for the customer's product requirements.
Can PROCAN supply complete end lines?
Yes. PROCAN can supply complete end lines, in the same way as complete can body lines. A line can be delivered as a turnkey project or built up from individual machines and modules.
What equipment is required?
Presses, forming machines, lining systems, and dryers. Together these produce the end, apply the sealing compound, and cure it so the end is ready to be seamed onto a can body.
Can multiple pail formats be produced?
Yes. Multiple pail formats can be produced. Handle equipment can be changed over for different handle lengths, and machines are configured with change parts so the line can run more than one format.
What production speed is achievable?
Depends on product and equipment. As elsewhere in the line, achievable speed follows from the machine models selected and the dimensions of the product being run.
Can conical pails be produced?
Depends on machine design. Whether conical pails can be produced follows from how the machine has been configured for the customer's product and format requirements.
What pail sizes can be produced?
Depends on machine configuration. Pail dimensions are part of the machine specification, so the sizes a given line can produce follow from how the equipment has been configured.
Can wire and plastic handles be used?
Yes. Both wire and plastic handles can be used. PROCAN supplies separate machines for each, with the PROwire machine producing and inserting wire handles and the PROplast machine assembling and applying plastic handles.
What does the PROplast machine do?
Assembles and applies plastic handles. The machine covers the handle making process and attaches the finished handles to the pails, so handle production and fitting are handled in one step.