What does CMC‑KUHNKE specialise in?

CMC‑KUHNKE is a global leader in metal packaging quality control equipment, trusted by manufacturers who need absolute confidence in the integrity of their cans and components. The brand offers a wide range of metal testing solutions, including instruments for double seam inspection, can measurement, vision inspection, and non‑destructive testing across two‑piece, three‑piece, and aerosol formats. With a heritage dating back to 1971, CMC‑KUHNKE has built a reputation for precision, reliability, and innovation in metal packaging QC.

Which industries rely on CMC‑KUHNKE equipment?

CMC‑KUHNKE supports quality, R&D, and operations teams across industries where packaging integrity is critical. This includes food and beverage, aerosol, pharmaceutical, and broader consumer goods sectors that depend on safe, compliant, and durable metal packaging. As part of Industrial Physics, the brand contributes to a wider portfolio of testing solutions used across plastics, films, foils, paper, corrugated, labels, inks, coatings, and nonwoven materials, helping protect product quality throughout global supply chains.

What solutions does CMC‑KUHNKE offer to improve packaging quality and efficiency?

CMC‑KUHNKE provides a comprehensive suite of instruments designed to help manufacturers measure, analyse, and optimise every stage of metal can production. Solutions include: Double seam inspection systems such as the AUTO‑XTS, delivering fast, accurate seam analysis for beverage and metal packaging lines . Gauges and testers for dimensional checks, burst testing, and seam saw analysis. Vision inspection systems for non‑destructive, high‑speed quality checks. Software and measurement solutions that support data‑driven QC and repeatability testing (R&R) These tools help manufacturers reduce waste, prevent defects, maintain compliance, and protect brand reputation.

How does CMC‑KUHNKE support customers after installation?

CMC‑KUHNKE is backed by the global service network of Industrial Physics, giving customers access to technical support, calibration services, spare parts, and ongoing training. The goal is to keep every instrument performing with the same accuracy and repeatability it delivered on day one. Whether a customer needs remote troubleshooting, on‑site maintenance, or help optimising their QC workflow, the team provides responsive, expert support that protects uptime and product quality.

CMC-KUHNKE | Metal Packaging Quality Control

Innovative metal packaging quality control equipment

If you’re looking for metal packaging quality control equipment, then CMC-KUHNKE offers a huge array of metal testing solutions.

From can testing equipment including double seam inspection instruments. And whether you deal with two piece, three-piece, or aerosol can testing, we provide instruments and gauges that test across a broad range of applications.

If you need non-destructive testing devices, including vision inspection systems, or test specific gauges and seam saws, our metal packaging testing instruments can test for it all! 

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About CMC-KUHNKE

The CMC-KUHNKE name has been recognized as a leader in metal packaging quality control since 1971. As part of Industrial Physics – a global packaging, material, and coatings test and measurement partner – we’re able to protect the integrity of brands and products for quality control, R&D, and operations experts across a multitude of industries all over the world. Products by Quality by Vision, now CMC-KUHNKE QbyV have joined the CMC-KUHNKE offering and are still sold and serviced through Industrial Physics.

We can help you to understand anything you need to know about your metal packaging quality control process.

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Why choose CMC-KUHNKE for metal packaging testing tools?

Across our organization, we provide you with all kinds of metal packaging quality control tools. From countersink depth gauges to score residual gauges and automatic gauges for aerosol cans. Our solutions are relied upon by can makers and can fillers and they’re found in R&D laboratories and on production lines – so you can breathe easy with CMC-KUHNKE test equipment!

Our instruments ensure you’re meeting international testing standards – whether you’re looking to remain ISO-compliant or adhering to ASTM standards, we can help. From TAPPI, to DIN, to ISO, and to ASTM, we’ve got you covered. Our can testing equipment is used in laboratories and production facilities all over the world.

Innovative metal packaging testing equipment

Many of our solutions utilize advanced technology to give you better insights into the quality of your metal packaging testing. Just take our SEAMscan SPC System, an affordable, high-resolution tool for double seam inspection and other measurements including seam thickness, countersink depth, and body hook. See how our innovative can testing equipment fixed a brewery’s canning production line problem.

And our SEAM360: Non Destructive Seam Inspection for Food Cans is the ultimate vision-based double seam inspection gauge for both two and three piece food and beverage can testing. With our high-quality, double seam inspection instrument you’ll save time, hassle and cost while protecting yourself against unwanted product recalls. 

With so many options available, it’s important to find the metal packaging testing equipment that suits your needs. Browse through our industry brochure today or take a look through our suite of solutions below. .

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Beverage Can Manufacturing Process

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Beverage Can Filling Process

Explore every stage of the modern beverage can filling line with our interactive beverage can filling process map.

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FAQs

CMC‑KUHNKE is a global leader in metal packaging quality control equipment, trusted by manufacturers who need absolute confidence in the integrity of their cans and components. The brand offers a wide range of metal testing solutions, including instruments for double seam inspection, can measurement, vision inspection, and non‑destructive testing across two‑piece, three‑piece, and aerosol formats. With a heritage dating back to 1971, CMC‑KUHNKE has built a reputation for precision, reliability, and innovation in metal packaging QC.
CMC‑KUHNKE supports quality, R&D, and operations teams across industries where packaging integrity is critical. This includes food and beverage, aerosol, pharmaceutical, and broader consumer goods sectors that depend on safe, compliant, and durable metal packaging. As part of Industrial Physics, the brand contributes to a wider portfolio of testing solutions used across plastics, films, foils, paper, corrugated, labels, inks, coatings, and nonwoven materials, helping protect product quality throughout global supply chains.
CMC‑KUHNKE provides a comprehensive suite of instruments designed to help manufacturers measure, analyse, and optimise every stage of metal can production. Solutions include:
- Double seam inspection systems such as the AUTO‑XTS, delivering fast, accurate seam analysis for beverage and metal packaging lines .
- Gauges and testers for dimensional checks, burst testing, and seam saw analysis.
- Vision inspection systems for non‑destructive, high‑speed quality checks.
- Software and measurement solutions that support data‑driven QC and repeatability testing (R&R)
These tools help manufacturers reduce waste, prevent defects, maintain compliance, and protect brand reputation.
CMC‑KUHNKE is backed by the global service network of Industrial Physics, giving customers access to technical support, calibration services, spare parts, and ongoing training. The goal is to keep every instrument performing with the same accuracy and repeatability it delivered on day one. Whether a customer needs remote troubleshooting, on‑site maintenance, or help optimising their QC workflow, the team provides responsive, expert support that protects uptime and product quality.

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