Canning 101
Become an expert in canning terminology
Cold Fill
Filling at a low temperature to reduce foam and oxygen pickup.
Compression
Force applied during seaming operation by pressing something into a smaller space and therefore reducing its volume.
Conveyor
The belt that transports cans through the production line.
Countersink depth
The vertical distance from the top of the seamed end to the bottom of the countersink. Indicates structural strength and fill volume.
Cover Hook (End Hook)
The section of the end that is curled and interlocked with the body hook.
Cut Seam / Knocked-Down Flange
A damaged body hook or cut metal caused during forming.