8.1.Metal Containers

Unit 8 - Metal Containers

8.1.Metal Containers
For the last 170 years, the traditional 3 piece, soldered side seam cans made from tin coated low carbon steel plates were being used. In recent years, that are from mid 1960s various kinds of new metal containers have been developed. Some of the recently developed metal containers are,
  • Cemented side seam cans.
  • Welded cans.
  • Drawn wall ironed cans (DWI).
  • Drawn redrawn cans (DRD).
  • Drawn thin drawn cans.
In addition, above mentioned (2, 3, 4 & 5) type of cans were also manufactured from aluminium.

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