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MACHINE RETREINDRE BORDER [2 records]

Record 1 2006-08-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging Machinery and Equipment
  • Packaging in Metal
CONT

The cans are passed through a necker/flanger. Here the diameter of the wall is reduced or 'necked-in'. The top of the can is flanged outwards to accept the end once the can has been filled.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines et équipement d'emballage
  • Emballages en métal

Spanish

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Record 2 2006-08-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging Machinery and Equipment
  • Packaging in Metal
OBS

The last portion of the production process involves reducing the diameter of the can's neck to a 202 size. ... the can is sent through a company-built necker flanger that works the metal and then flanges the rim over to accommodate the can end ...

Key term(s)
  • spin necker/flanger

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines et équipement d'emballage
  • Emballages en métal

Spanish

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