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THREE-PIECE CAN [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging in Metal
  • Food Preservation and Canning
CONT

... the three-part can consists of a base, body and lid while in two-part cans the body and base are made from a single piece of metal. In a three-part can, the body seam is electrically welded but the lid on all cans is held in place by a double seam.

Key term(s)
  • 3-piece can
  • 3-part can

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emballages en métal
  • Conservation des aliments et conserverie
CONT

Du point de vue technologique, on distingue deux types de boîtes dans le domaine alimentaire : la boîte trois pièces composée d'un corps, d'un fond et d'un couvercle; [et] la boîte deux pièces composée d'un corps et d'un fond (monobloc) avec un couvercle de fermeture.

Key term(s)
  • boîte de conserve en 3 pièces

Spanish

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