A practical guide to can types, 2-piece vs 3-piece, line components, capacity, materials, compliance, and matching YC Series models to your output.
Different can types decide the entire line configuration. Before requesting a quote, confirm which products you will fill. YohoAI YC Series covers the full range of metal packaging:
Aerosol and chemical cans (paints, coatings, adhesives, lubricants, compressed-gas aerosols) need thicker-gauge tinplate for pressure duty. Food, beverage, and pet-food cans require sanitary internal coating. Every can is 100% leak-tested, with FDA 21 CFR 175.300 and EU 10/2011 compliant internal coatings as a built-in production step.
A welded body plus two ends. Offers flexible diameters and sizes for mixed SKUs and shorter runs. YC-150 and YC-300 build 3-piece seamed cans.
Formed from a single disc, saving material and gaining strength for high-volume runs. The YC-60 is a dedicated two-piece D&I line for snack and food cans.
YohoAI builds BOTH technologies, so you are not locked into one construction. Choose 2-piece D&I for standardized high-volume output, and 3-piece for multi-SKU flexibility.
A complete turnkey metal can production line follows this sequence:
The lid stamping press on the YC-300 reaches up to 200 lids per minute, produced in sync with the can body line.
Regional manufacturers, 1-5 million cans/month
Mid-range export, high-mix / small-batch
OEM packagers, 300,000+ cans/day
Rule of thumb: under 100 CPM = entry or specialty; 150 CPM = balanced export; 300 CPM = high-volume export contracts. Leave changeover headroom when sizing.
Height 50-300 mm
Height 50-300 mm
Widest range, height 50-300 mm
Whole YC Series supported range: 50-180 mm diameter, 50-300 mm height. Materials: tinplate, TFS (tin-free steel), and aluminum - all food-grade certified.
A complete YC Series turnkey line costs USD 150,000-600,000 by scale. For reference, entry semi-auto lines from competitors run about USD 60,000-80,000, while full automatic aerosol lines reach USD 100,000-200,000. Mid-scale monthly operating cost runs roughly USD 67,000-110,000 (tinplate + labor + utilities). Typical payback for a YC-150 is 18-24 months.
All YC lines are CE marked and built to ISO 9001:2015 with ISO 22000 output quality. Internal coatings meet FDA and EU food-contact rules. YohoAI offers a trial production run at its Shanghai facility before purchase so you validate quality and fit first. Plan capacity at least one quarter ahead - early booking secures your production slot.
| Model | Can Type | Capacity | Diameter | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YC-60 | 2-piece D&I (food/snack) | 60-100 CPM | 50-99 mm | Regional / small-mid batch, trial |
| YC-150 | D&I + 3-piece (beverage/food/aerosol) | 150 CPM | 52-153 mm | Mid-range export, multi-SKU |
| YC-300 | D&I + 3-piece (beverage/aerosol/export) | 300 CPM | 50-180 mm | High-speed, large export contracts |
A 3-piece can has a welded body plus two ends, offering flexible diameters and sizes for mixed SKUs and shorter runs. A 2-piece D&I can is drawn and ironed from a single disc, saving material and gaining strength for high-volume runs. YohoAI builds both: YC-60 is a 2-piece D&I line, while YC-150 and YC-300 handle D&I and 3-piece seamed cans.
YC-60 runs 60-100 CPM for 1-5 million cans per month. YC-150 reaches 150 CPM for mid-range export, and YC-300 hits 300 CPM for 300,000+ cans per day. A single 8-hour shift at 100 CPM yields about 48,000 cans; at 300 CPM roughly 144,000. Always size for your peak month plus 15-20% changeover and maintenance headroom.
The YC Series covers 50-180 mm diameter and 50-300 mm height. YC-60 handles 50-99 mm, YC-150 52-153 mm, and YC-300 50-180 mm, the widest range. Tool-free cassette changeovers switch diameter and height recipes stored on the HMI in minutes. Custom tooling for non-standard sizes is available on request.
Yes. A dedicated lid line produces easy-open ends, standard lids, and peel-off formats on 50-180 mm stock, synced with YC-60/150/300 via a shared PLC network. The YC-300 lid press reaches 200 lids per minute. Quick-change tool sets switch formats without major retooling, and pull-tab adhesion is calibrated to global safety standards.
Yes. YC lines are CE marked and built to ISO 9001:2015 with ISO 22000 output quality. Internal coatings are FDA 21 CFR 175.300, BPA-NI, and meet EU 1935/2004 and 10/2011 food-contact rules. Full FAT/SAT and IQ/OQ protocols are included, and halal, kosher, and other food-grade certifications can be added per destination market.
Yes for YC-150 and YC-300, which produce beverage, food, aerosol, and pharma cans with integrated internal coating plus curing. Aerosol needs thicker-gauge tinplate for pressure duty; food needs sanitary coating. The same platform is reconfigured through HMI recipes rather than new tooling, so one line can serve mixed orders across a week.
Standard delivery is 30-90 working days by model and configuration. On-site installation and commissioning take 3-6 weeks, plus 1-3 weeks for FAT, operator training, and documentation. Most customers reach stable production within 60 days of arrival. YohoAI also offers a trial production run at its Shanghai facility before purchase.
Yes. YC-150 includes a 12-month parts-and-labor warranty. YohoAI provides spare parts, online support, and periodic return visits. Critical wear parts such as seaming rolls, necking dies, and scoring tools are stocked for fast dispatch, and the YC-300 SCADA system tracks OEE to schedule preventive maintenance. With exports to 30+ countries, support is global.
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