Canning and Fish Packaging Technology

Unit 2 - Historical developments in canning technology

2.2.Landmarks in the development of can manufacture

Year	Development
1810 :	Peter Durand developed tin plate, i.e. tin coated steel sheets. This helped in use of metal cans instead of glass bottles. Soldering technology was used in the preparation of cans and closing
1824 :	Ganole developed the method for exhausting and closing the can by soldering. However, the patent for this technology was given to Fostier in 1839.
1833 :	Angel Bert developed reusable cans.
1847 :	Drop press and pendulum press lead to good progress in can and lid manufacture.
1858 :	Improved method of soldering of can which led to higher efficiency in can production.
1876 :	Hove developed floating soldering equipment. Peltier developed ‘lock-joint system’ for can body.
1900 :	Max and Charles Ames (Brothers) developed can closing by double seaming method to close the cans with lid without soldering. The development of rubber sealing compound for the can lid helped in airtight sealing.