Canning 101

Become an expert in canning terminology

Oxygen Pickup (TPO)

Total oxygen introduced during filling . The amount of oxygen introduced into the beverage affects shelf life.

Palletizer

Stacks filled cans for transport.

Rinser

The rinser cleans the cans before filling.

Rollers (1st and 2nd operation)

The two rolls ar both positioned next to the seaming chuck

1st operation: the first step in forming the seam by forming the end curl under the can flange

2nd operation: after the seam has been curled it is pressed to create the tightened and fully seal double seam

Sample Frequency

How often cans are pulled from production for QC. This can vary a lot depending on production size and internal quality routines.

Score

The weakened line on the end that opens when the tab is lifted.