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YC Series Metal Can & Lid Production Equipment

High-speed fully-automatic can making lines for two-piece D&I and three-piece seamed cans
60 - 300 Cans/Min | Diameter: 50-180 mm | FDA/EU Food Safety Compliant

CE Certified ISO 9001:2015 FDA Compliant Coatings EU Food Contact
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300
Cans/Min (Max)
180 mm
Max Can Diameter
98.5%
First-Pass Yield
30+
Countries Served

Product Overview

Precision engineering for the modern metal packaging industry

The YC Series Metal Can & Lid Production Lines represent the latest advancement in metal packaging manufacturing technology. Our systems produce high-quality two-piece drawn and ironed (D&I) cans and three-piece seamed cans used across food, beverage, aerosol, and chemical industries worldwide.

Every machine in our production line is engineered for high throughput, minimal material waste, and easy operation - helping manufacturers scale output without sacrificing quality. From tinplate coil decoiling to final packaging, our equipment handles the complete manufacturing process with precision servo drives, PLC control, and real-time quality monitoring.

Internal food-contact coatings are FDA-compliant (21 CFR 175.300), BPA-NI (non-intent), and meet EU Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and (EU) No 10/2011 for food safety. All equipment is CE marked and designed to ISO 9001:2015 quality management principles.

  • FDA-compliant, BPA-NI internal coatings
  • EU Food Contact Material Regulation compliant
  • CE marked and ISO 9001:2015 certified
  • IQ/OQ/FAT documentation available
YC Series Metal Can Production Line - High-Speed Automatic Can Making Machine

Figure 1: YC series metal can production line - complete end-to-end can making solution

Model Selection Guide

Choose the right configuration for your production requirements

YC-60

Entry-Level Can Line

60
cans/min max
  • Can dia.: 50-99 mm
  • Two-piece D&I cans
  • Snack/food cans
  • Servo-driven forming

YC-150 Best Seller

Mid-Range Production Line

150
cans/min max
  • Can dia.: 52-153 mm
  • D&I and 3-piece seamed
  • Beverage/food/aerosol
  • Internal coating + curing

YC-300

High-Speed Production Line

300
cans/min max
  • Can dia.: 50-180 mm
  • Full production line
  • Beverage/aerosol/industrial
  • Auto seaming + testing

How Our Can Making Line Works

10 steps from metal coil to finished can

1

Sheet Decoiling & Leveling

Tinplate, TFS, or aluminum coil is decoiled and passed through a precision leveler to remove camber and ensure flat, uniform sheet entry into the production line. Tension control ensures consistent material feed speed.

2

Edge Trimming & Lubrication

Side trimmers cut the sheet to exact width, while an automated lubrication system applies food-grade lubricant to reduce friction during drawing and ironing operations.

3

Body Rolling & Seaming (3-piece) / Drawing (2-piece)

For three-piece cans: sheet is fed into high-speed rolling mills that form the cylindrical body. Precision resistance seam welders (or optional laser welders) then seal the longitudinal seam. For two-piece D&I cans: a draw-iron sequence forms the seamless cup into a can body.

4

Flanging & Beading

Top and bottom flanges are formed at high speed. Beading rollers add structural reinforcement ridges to the can body for improved stacking strength, vacuum resistance, and pressure tolerance (critical for aerosol cans up to 1.2 MPa).

5

Internal Coating & Curing

Food-safe epoxy or water-based coating is spray-applied inside the can. The can passes through a convection curing oven at 180-200°C to bake the coating to a uniform, FDA 21 CFR 175.300-compliant finish. BPA-NI coatings available.

6

External Decoration & Printing

UV-curable inks and coatings are applied via high-speed offset or dry-offset printers. Multi-color printing (up to 8 colors) with over-varnish provides a brilliant, scuff-resistant, and marketing-ready finish.

7

Lid Production & Scoring

Separate lid lines produce easy-open ends (EOE) with scored score lines, rivets, and pull tabs. Twin-knurl and anti-fraud tab designs are fully supported. Both standard and peel-off lid formats available.

8

Necking & Double Seaming

The can body is necked-in progressively to accept the lid. A double seamer then folds the lid and body flanges together in two operations (first operation: 360° hook; second operation: compression) to create an hermetically sealed, leak-proof double seam.

9

Leak Testing & Quality Inspection

Every can passes through an automated pneumatic or vacuum leak tester. Vision systems check seam integrity, cover print quality, coating uniformity, and tab functionality in real time at production speed.

10

Packing & Palletizing

Finished cans are counted, sleeved or collated, and automatically packed into cartons. Optional robotic palletizers stack filled cartons onto pallets for dispatch. All packed to international export packaging standards.

Technical Specifications

YC-150 production line (standard configuration)

Parameter Specification Optional Upgrades
Production Speed 60-150 cans/min Up to 300 cans/min (YC-300)
Can Diameter Range 52-153 mm 50-180 mm (YC-300)
Can Height Range 50-300 mm Custom heights available
Wall Thickness (Material) 0.13-0.30 mm (tinplate/aluminum) Thicker gauges for aerosol duty
Machine Power (Line) 10-15 kW (line dependent) VFD variable speed control
Operating Pressure 0.5-0.7 MPa (air supply) Higher pressure for aerosol testing
Welding Method Resistance seam welding Laser welding (3-piece lines)
Internal Coating System Spray + curing oven (180-200°C) Roller coating, water-based (BPA-NI)
Coating Standards FDA 21 CFR 175.300, EU 10/2011 BPA-NI, halal, kosher certified
External Printing Offset/dry-offset, up to 6 colors 8-color, UV LED curing
Control System PLC + HMI (Siemens/Schneider) SCADA integration, remote access
Material Compatibility Tinplate, TFS, Aluminum (food-grade) Custom material configurations
Line Dimensions (L×W×H) 15,000 × 2,500 × 2,200 mm Custom layout for existing facilities
Machine Weight 3,000-6,000 kg (line dependent) Add-on modules increase weight
First-Pass Yield 98.5% (typical) Up to 99.2% (with vision system)
Certifications CE, ISO 9001:2015 FDA compliant, EU food contact
Warranty 12 months (parts + on-site support) Extended warranty available

* Specifications subject to final confirmation based on can size, material, and production requirements. Custom configurations available.

Finished Products

High-quality metal cans produced by our equipment

Finished Metal Cans - Food Grade Packaging
Figure 2: Completed food-grade metal cans ready for filling
Quality Metal Cans - Various Sizes and Types
Figure 3: Finished cans in various diameters and heights

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See It in Action

Watch our metal can & lid production equipment in operation

Live demo - See the full production process

Core Advantages

Why leading manufacturers choose YohoAI can lines

High-Speed Production

Up to 300 cans/min throughput with servo-driven forming and seaming stations, outperforming industry averages by 30%.

Precision Servo Control

Every forming, flanging, and seaming operation uses closed-loop servo drives for micron-level accuracy and repeatability.

FDA-Grade Food Safety

All internal coatings are FDA 21 CFR 175.300 compliant, BPA-NI (non-intent), and meet EU food contact material regulation (EC 1935/2004).

Quick Product Changeover

Tool-free diameter and height adjustments with pre-set recipes stored in the HMI. Changeover time under 30 minutes.

Real-Time Quality Monitoring

In-line vision cameras and pneumatic leak testers reject non-conforming cans automatically, ensuring 98.5%+ first-pass yield.

Energy Efficient Design

Regenerative braking on servo motors and variable-frequency drives reduce energy consumption by up to 25% vs. conventional systems.

Modular & Expandable

Add coating stations, printing modules, or extra seaming heads without replacing the entire line. Scales with your business.

Lifetime Technical Support

Remote diagnostics via VPN, 48-hour spare parts shipping, and annual preventive maintenance visits keep your line running at peak output.

Industry Applications

From food to pharmaceuticals - YohoAI cans do it all

Food & Beverages

Canned vegetables, soups, meat, fish, and ready-to-drink beverages. High-pressure steam sterilization compatible designs.

Pharmaceutical

Unit-dose and OTC drug packaging. FDA food contact compliant coatings and 100% leak-tested products.

Aerosol & Chemical

Paints, coatings, adhesives, lubricants, and compressed gas aerosols. Custom pressure-rated designs up to 1.2 MPa.

Coffee & Powdered Drinks

Nitrogen-flushed composite cans for instant coffee, milk powder, and protein supplements. Airtight seaming preserves freshness.

Pet Food

Wet and dry pet food cans with pull-tab easy-open lids. Tamper-evident features and freezer-to-microwave compatibility.

Industrial & Automotive

Lubricant, solvent, and chemical containers. UN-certified designs for hazardous material transport packaging.

Why Choose YohoAI?

15+ years of precision manufacturing excellence

30+ Countries

Equipment installed and running in 30+ countries across 5 continents.

600+ Machines

Over 600 units shipped globally since 2010, from small shops to Fortune 500 plants.

Turnkey Projects

Full installation, commissioning, operator training, and FAT/SAT documentation included.

CE & ISO Certified

ISO 9001 quality system. All equipment CE-marked and export-ready to any market.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions About Metal Can Production Equipment

Common questions from can manufacturers

What types of metal cans can your equipment produce?

Our metal can production equipment manufactures food cans, beverage cans, aerosol cans, paint cans, and general-purpose tin cans. The production line handles various diameters from 52mm to 180mm, with automatic blanking, drawing, ironing, necking, and seaming processes.

What is the production speed of your can making line?

Our complete metal can production lines achieve speeds of 60-300 cans per minute depending on can size and type. The automatic lid stamping press produces up to 200 lids per minute. All machines feature servo-driven systems for precise speed control and consistent quality.

Do you provide complete turnkey can production lines?

Yes, YohoAI provides complete turnkey metal can manufacturing lines from blanking and forming through welding, coating, and seaming. Our engineers handle installation, commissioning, and operator training. We also supply spare parts and ongoing technical support worldwide.

What Our Clients Say

Real feedback from Metal Can & Lid Production Line operators worldwide

★★★★★

"The can making line runs at 120 cans/min with excellent seam quality. We supply pharmaceutical and food-grade cans to major brands. YohoAI delivered on every promise."

L
Liu Yong
General Manager, Tianjin Packaging Co.
Verified ✓
★★★★★

"Full production line from tinplate unwinding to packaged cans. YohoAI's technical team provided excellent training. Output quality meets ISO 22000 standards."

S
Sarah Johnson
CEO, Pacific Cans Australia
Verified ✓
All testimonials verified — shared with client permission

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