YC Series Metal Can Making Line | 60-300 cans/min | CE/ISO Certified

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

How Our Can Making Line Works

10 steps from metal coil to finished can

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of metal cans can this line produce?

Our metal can lines produce both two-piece drawn and ironed (D&I) cans and three-piece seamed cans. The supported diameter range is 50-180 mm and can height 50-300 mm. Compatible materials include tinplate, TFS (tin-free steel), and aluminum, all food-grade certified. Aerosol and beverage can configurations are available on request.

What is the production capacity of the metal can line?

Production capacity ranges from 60 to 300 cans per minute depending on the model, can size, and configuration. The YC-300 high-speed model reaches up to 300 cans/min, while the lid stamping press produces up to 200 lids per minute. Servo-driven systems ensure precise speed control and consistent seam quality across every shift.

What warranty and after-sales support do you offer?

We provide a 12-month warranty covering parts and labor. Support includes remote diagnostics via VPN, spare parts shipped within 48 hours, and annual preventive maintenance visits. FAT/SAT protocols and IQ/OQ documentation are supplied with every line, plus lifetime technical consultation for troubleshooting, upgrades, and spare-parts sourcing.

Can we run a trial production before purchase?

Yes. We welcome customers to send material samples for a trial production run at our Shanghai facility. We produce 500 sample cans and deliver a full quality report with leak test results, seam measurements, and coating adhesion data. This lets you validate quality and fit before committing to a full production order.

How much does a YC Series metal can production line cost?

A complete YC Series line typically costs USD 150,000-600,000 by scale. The YC-60 entry-level line (60-100 cans/min) runs USD 150,000-250,000, the YC-150 (150-250 cans/min) USD 300,000-450,000, and the YC-300 high-speed line (up to 300 cans/min) USD 450,000-600,000. Final price depends on automation and options.

Which YC model fits my production scale?

Choose YC-60 (60-100 cans/min) for small regional markets, YC-150 (150-250 cans/min, our best seller) for national supply, and YC-300 (up to 300 cans/min) for export and high-volume output. All three share PLC+HMI control from Siemens/Schneider and support quick recipe changeover between can sizes.

How long does installation and commissioning take?

Installation typically takes 3-6 weeks and commissioning plus operator training 1-3 weeks, depending on line configuration and site readiness. Full FAT/SAT documentation is provided, and our engineers handle on-site setup, calibration, and staff training. Most customers reach stable production within two months of equipment arrival.

What is the typical delivery lead time for a can making line?

Typical manufacturing and delivery lead time is 30-90 days from order confirmation, plus 15-30 days sea freight depending on destination. Installation adds 3-6 weeks on-site. Early booking secures the production slot and shortens your time-to-market, so plan capacity at least one quarter ahead of demand.

What certifications does the metal can line meet?

Our lines are CE marked and built to ISO 9001:2015 with FDA-compliant, EU 10/2011 food-contact coatings. Internal lacquers meet FDA 21 CFR 175.300, and BPA-NI, halal, and kosher options are available for global export. Full material certificates and weld records ship with each machine for audit.

What is the power consumption and running cost?

The full line draws 10-15 kW with VFD variable-speed control and needs 0.5-0.7 MPa air supply. Monthly operating cost for a mid-scale line runs about USD 67,000-110,000 including tinplate, labor, and utilities. First-pass yield reaches 98.5% typical, rising to 99.2% with an optional vision system.

YC Series Metal Can & Lid Production Equipment

Product Overview

Model Selection Guide

YC-60

YC-150 Best Seller

YC-300

How Our Can Making Line Works

Sheet Decoiling & Leveling

Edge Trimming & Lubrication

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

Flanging & Beading

Internal Coating & Curing

External Decoration & Printing

Lid Production & Scoring

Necking & Double Seaming

Leak Testing & Quality Inspection

Packing & Palletizing

Technical Specifications

Finished Products

Equipment Details

See It in Action

Core Advantages

High-Speed Production

Precision Servo Control

FDA-Grade Food Safety

Quick Product Changeover

Real-Time Quality Monitoring

Energy Efficient Design

Modular & Expandable

Lifetime Technical Support

Industry Applications

Food & Beverages

Pharmaceutical

Aerosol & Chemical

Coffee & Powdered Drinks

Pet Food

Industrial & Automotive

Why Choose YohoAI?

30+ Countries

600+ Machines

Turnkey Projects

CE & ISO Certified

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