Canmaker 210x280mm

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Canmaker 210x280mm

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N AT U R A L P R I N C I P L E S
P R E S E R V A T I O N
Shells provide a protective shield
3-piece metal cans increase shelf life
against heat, light, air and damp, and
indefinitely without the need
keep nuts fresher for longer.
for cooling or preservatives.
Shelf life in a nutshell
Mother Nature is pretty smart when it comes to food preservation. A perfect example
are nutshells, which effectively protect their contents against the factors that cause them to
rapidly deteriorate. Metal cans come as close as we get to emulating Nature and, like nutshells,
provide an efficient defense against heat, light and bacteria while doing away with the need
for refrigeration. Cans don’t have Nature’s history of
evolution, but in the two centuries since they were
invented they’ve undergone countless mutations and
go on proving their worth.
T E C H NOLOGY THAT KEEPS YOU AHEAD.
Soudronic AG Industriestrasse 35 8962 Bergdietikon Phone + 41 44 743 66 66 [email protected] Switzerland
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B I O D I V E R S I T Y
The Helena Blue Morpho
(Morpho helena) butterfly
is just one of over
20 000 described species
worldwide.
There’s more to biodiversity
than meets the eye.
Soudronic machines produce
cans and ends in a vast range of
shapes, sizes and applications.
Butterflies are an example of Nature’s infinite variety. Without it, life on Earth would
be massively different. Diversity in plants means a greater choice of crops, ensures natural
sustainability in animal species, and creates healthy ecosystems that are better at
withstanding hardship. Cans, too, come in a myriad shapes and sizes. Manufacturers can
use them to customize packaging and set their
products apart, guarantee their companies’ financial
health and boost their ability to weather market
volatility. All in all, we’ve learned a lot from Nature.
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A T T R A C T I O N
Cymbidium hookerianum
Double-action,
is a beautiful and unusually
spread-expanded
fragrant orchid first described
three-piece
in 1851
aerosol can
Even if beauty’s only skin-deep,
it often makes all the difference.
In the tough struggle for survival, beauty is often the factor that makes one species stand
out from the rest. Insect-pollinated flowers, for instance, need to attract the right creatures to
help them pass on their genes. In today’s equally competitive retail environment, manufacturers
of canned goods are faced with a similar challenge. As a way of setting their products apart
on shelves and boosting profits, they’ve discovered that more attractive
metal packaging can make all the difference. Apologies to Darwin, but it’s
what you might call the survival of the best-looking.
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S P E E D
Over thousands of years, the
cheetah has evolved into the
world’s fastest land animal
With an output of up to 1200 cpm,
Soudronic’s high-speed production
lines are the fastest of their kind
When it comes to
speed and staying
power, we’re hard to beat.
Thanks to a perfect combination of physical attributes, a cheetah can reach speeds
of 120 kph over 500 meters. A big heart, nostrils and lungs process lots of oxygen while
the small head, long body and rudder-like tail keep it firmly on course. Every component
in Soudronic production lines – slitters, transfer, welding and curing systems and body
formers – are likewise optimized for maximum speed. But, unlike the
cheetah, our canmaking machines keep on going hour after hour and
never run out of steam.
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P R E C I S I O N
Cutting tinplate: the first step
in a process that is about precision from beginning to end.
The formation and precision of
rock crystal is one of Nature’s
great mysteries.
Absolute precision: something
else we share with Nature.
Not even scientists know for certain how the rock crystal in a geode is formed, but
one thing is sure: even in their uncut state, they are suitable for use in jewelry and a perfect
example of precision in Nature. Absolute precision is also integral to Soudronic’s production
lines. It speeds up the process from slitting through to welding,
curing and forming, reduces reject rates and boosts product quality.
This ultimately cuts costs and makes producers more competitive
in a tough market.
A D H E S I O N
A gecko’s foot has
Soudronic peel-off
adhesive pads that cling
technologies for the
to smooth surfaces and
ultimate in consumer-
release instantaneously.
friendly end removal.
Perfect adhesion, easy removal:
it isn’t exclusive to Nature.
A gecko’s feet can create the adhesion necessary to walk up a smooth, vertical surface
and then disengage immediately as and when required. Thanks to our UNISEAL award-winning
technologies, we’ve managed to build similar qualities into peel-off ends for two- and threepiece cans. Consisting of a curled steel or aluminum ring combined with an aluminum or
composite membrane, peel-off lids guarantee a fail-safe, air-tight
seal but make the cans used for dry and retort products simpler to
open than ever before. And as Mother Nature would confirm, that’s
easier said than done.
T E CH N O L OG Y TH AT K E E PS YOU AHEAD.
L I G H T N E S S
A N D
S T R E N G T H
Wing of a dragonfly
Sheet of 0.10 mm tinplate
When it comes to lightness and
strength, we get pretty close.
Combining featherweight lightness with the strength to hover and change direction in
a split second, the dragonfly’s wings are one of Nature’s triumphs of design. It’s the same
combination that’s increasingly in demand from producers looking to cut material and
energy costs by reducing the weight of the cans they use as packaging.
Our state-of-the-art welding systems have made it possible to slash
tinplate thickness to an ultra-thin 0.10 mm. And even compared with the
miracles of Nature, that’s a pretty impressive achievement.
S T A B I L I T Y
A N D
F O R M
Male Fruit Beetle,
Beaded three-piece can
Protaetia aeruginosa
made of 0 .10 mm tinplate
Nature’s combined lightness and
toughness. And so have we.
In the Fruit Beetle’s hard shell, Nature created a protective packaging that’s light and shaped
for maximum rigidity: the perfect combination for cans. It’s the reason our range of body
formers includes a beading station. The beads it puts on the side of the can increase lateral
strength, enabling canmakers to benefit from the economic
and ecological advantages of thinner tinplate and production
speeds of up to 1200 cpm without sacrificing quality or rigidity.
Considering our technology didn’t take millions of years to
evolve, we are justly proud of the results.
Taking a load off
Nature’s shoulders
Downgauging has made drastic reductions in the thickness and weight of cans a reality.
It is enabling canmakers to cut their raw material needs and energy costs, saving precious
resources and helping to reduce the world’s carbon footprint. And combined with the infiniteloop, high-level recycling possible with cans, it has made metal packaging one of the most
environment-friendly forms of packaging available today.
Taking
a good,
long look at
metal packaging
Cans may not be the first form of packaging to spring to mind when you think
‘environment-friendly’. But that’s to overlook their benefits: thanks to downgauging, we’re able
to produce walls as thin as 0.10 mm, which means fewer raw materials and reduced energy
consumption at every stage of the manufacturing chain. Add to that the fact that tinplate
recycles indefinitely without any loss of its properties and that reclaim rates continue to climb,
and it’s clear why metal packaging has advantages even Nature may find hard to ignore.
More alike than
you’d think
When it comes to protecting contents, some forms of packaging are more eco-friendly
than others. Can-quality steel, for instance, is infinitely recyclable without losing any of its
essential properties. Recent figures show that in the EU alone, 59% of steel cans end up back
in the smelter and the figure is increasing. Recycled cans save 75% of the energy used to make
new ones. Add to that the energy saved through downgauging and you begin to understand
why tin cans have more in common with natural phenomena than you might expect.
In balance with nature
Thanks to infinite-loop, high-level recycling, cans are already one of today’s most
eco-friendly forms of packaging. But by downgauging, canmakers can further cut their
use of raw materials, save natural resources and help reduce the world’s carbon emissions
footprint. Making their products even more attractive to responsible consumers who
wish to make the right environmental choices.
A sight that means
we’re getting it right
The kingfisher is coming back: a sure sign that in some parts of the world at least the
ecological balance is improving. One reason is the contribution made by the metal packaging
industry. Downgauging has radically reduced can weight and the raw material requirement.
Infinite-loop recycling means lower use of resources and even lower energy consumption.
Together, these factors reduce our carbon footprint and make cans a genuinely eco-friendly
form of packaging. So no one can say to us: «Go tell it to the birds».
In a weight class of
their own
Downgauged cans weigh less, use fewer raw materials and natural resources, and
significantly reduce our carbon footprint. Result: one of the most eco-friendly forms of
packaging available. Combine this with infinite-loop, high-level recycling and recycled product
integrity, and it’s no overstatement to say that when it comes to relieving the burden on the
environment, lightweight cans are in a class of their own.
Reflections
on metal packaging
Tinplate cans strike a balance with Nature. Downgauging facilitates the production of
walls as thin as 0.10 mm, generating enormous savings on raw materials. Lighter cans
consume less energy at every stage of the production and transport processes. Together with
infinite-loop recycling, made possible thanks to steel’s unique properties, this helps to create
a kinder environment and significantly lightens the load on threatened species. Which, in turn,
is reflected in a smaller carbon footprint for us all.
Small footprint –
big step forward
And it’s time to tell the world. Thanks to downgauging, metal containers are now one of
the most economical, eco-friendly forms of packaging available. Sheet metal stock as thin as
0.10 mm means less raw material, lighter can weights and lower energy consumption, all of
which is reflected in manufacturing cost and eases the burden on the environment.
Combined with infinite-loop steel recycling, it has also brought about a substantial reduction
in our carbon footprint. And that has to be another giant leap for mankind.
Managing
to keep
lots of things in the air
Manufacturers today are obliged to comply with a vast range of expectations,
including lower use of raw materials, reduced energy consumption and sustainability.
Combine the increased output per unit of steel and lower energy use made possibly by
downgauging with infinite-loop, high-level recycling and recycled product integrity and it
begins to come clear how state-of-the art canmaking helps you juggle more expectations
than you thought possible.
Lean and clean
Thanks to downgauging, cans are now thinner and lighter than ever before, which
reduces both materials use and energy consumption. Combine this with the ecological
advantages of high-level, infinite-loop recycling, and tinplate cans emerge as not only one of
the most efficient forms of packaging available but also one of the cleanest. And prove they
can be lean without being mean.
And there really is
a silver lining
Good news for the environment. Thanks to infinite-loop material use and high-level
recycling, cans are among the most eco-friendly packaging forms available today. Combine
this with the weight reductions and energy-saving made possible by downgauging, and it’s
safe to say that modern cans significantly reduce our carbon footprint. Without being
accused of having your head in the clouds.
Learning lessons
from nature
When it comes to fineness and tensile strength, there’s little to beat spider silk. For all
that, steel cans come pretty close. Thanks to advances in downgauging, we’ve reduced the
thickness of can-quality steel plate to 0.10 mm whilst retaining its strength, meaning
canmakers can further reduce their use of raw materials and energy while helping to reduce
the world’s carbon emission footprint. Combine that with the cost-savings possible and it’s
a lesson no one can afford to ignore.

Canmaker 210x280mm

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