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Explore every stage of the modern canmaking line with our interactive beverage can manufacturing process map.
From coil handling and cupping through to decorating, necking, and palletizing, each step in the process demands precision, consistency, and quality assurance. By hovering over each stage in the diagram below, you can discover the most relevant beverage can test and measurement equipment used to maintain performance, compliance, and product integrity throughout production.
At Industrial Physics, we specialize in advanced test and measurement solutions designed specifically for the packaging and canmaking industries. Our instruments help manufacturers optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure every can meets strict quality standards. Whether you are monitoring coating thickness, testing burst strength, inspecting dimensions, or verifying seal integrity, our technologies provide reliable data across the entire production line.
This interactive guide highlights how beverage can test and measurement equipment plays a critical role at each stage, from bodymakers and washers to ovens, decorators, and reformers, helping manufacturers achieve consistent, high-quality output at scale.
Discover how Industrial Physics supports smarter production with industry-leading solutions tailored to the beverage can sector.
The Z334 is a bench-top system for cup height analysis.
The Z314 Semi-Automatic Wall Thickness Analyzer defines the standard for dimensional inspection, utilizing a single point wall thickness transducer based on industry standard Torus Z301 Front End Gauge.
The Z340 Automatic Beverage Can Coating Analyzer has been developed to give detailed distribution analysis of the internal lacquer on a beverage can.
The Z340 Semi-Automatic Bench Top Beverage Can Coating Analyzer has been developed to give detailed distribution analysis of the internal and external lacquer on a beverage can.
The Ray-Ran Ohaus Explorer gives regulated and high-throughput laboratories audit-ready weighing with a 7-inch touchscreen, four-level user management, and up to 3,000 on-balance sample libraries - across semi-micro to 65 kg high-capacity precision, on both Explorer Plus (EXP) and Explorer (EXR) tiers.
The Z551 Handheld Plate Thickness Gauge delivers precise measurements of the coil and sheet thickness in the can making industry. Its portability, accuracy, and data integration capabilities make it an essential tool for quality control.
The TQC Sheen Coatmaster Flex is a portable non-contact coating thickness gauge using patented Thermal Layer Testing (TLT) - it measures wet or cured coatings on metal, paper, rubber, glass, plastic and wood from 2-15 cm away, at any angle up to ±70°.
An easy-to-use infrared thermometer that lets you measure surface temperature in all sorts of industrial settings. Measuring a range of -50 to +750°C, this handheld thermometer is perfect for hard-to-reach places.
The Z301 Trimmed Can Front End Gauge features fixed top and mid wall probe positions for multi positional radial measurement, with a dedicated caliper to ensure the correct top and mid wall thickness measurement positions every time
The Torus Z338 Manual Front End Trimmed Can Gauge delivers precise measurements of trimmed cans, ensuring quality and consistency in metal packaging.
The Torus Z543 Benchtop Manual Universal Height Gauge is suitable for trimmed or finished cans, and plastic or aluminum bottles and it features a reliable dial test indicator (DTI), selectable between 10µm and 1µm so you can enjoy complete confidence in your object height measurements.
The handheld Torus Z543 Manual Can Height Gauge is suitable for trimmed beverage cans. It is supplied with a reliable 1-micron (0.001 mm) resolution indicator so you can enjoy complete confidence in your trimmed can height measurements.
The Torus Z544 Manual Dome Depth Gauge is the ideal quality control tool for measuring the dome depth of beverage, 2-piece food and aerosol cans.
The Torus Z549 Benchtop Manual Wall Thickness Gauge delivers precise measurements of beverage can wall thickness with dedicated tooling per size. Compact, reliable, and easy to operate, it supports manufacturers in maintaining consistent wall thickness and quality control across can production lines.
The Z705 Body Maker (BM) Recognition Module is the latest release to provide traceability to measurement data supporting process control within the beverage can packaging industry
The Ray-Ran Ohaus Explorer gives regulated and high-throughput laboratories audit-ready weighing with a 7-inch touchscreen, four-level user management, and up to 3,000 on-balance sample libraries - across semi-micro to 65 kg high-capacity precision, on both Explorer Plus (EXP) and Explorer (EXR) tiers.
The Z703 UV Base Rim Coat (BRC) Presence Bench Top Gauge tests for UV/BRC presence in one convenient system.
The Torus Z312 Vision Module tests for all industry standard ISG recognition, including UV/BRC presence in one system.
The Z340 Automatic Beverage Can Coating Analyzer has been developed to give detailed distribution analysis of the internal lacquer on a beverage can.
The Z340 Automatic Beverage Can Coating Analyzer has been developed to give detailed distribution analysis of the internal lacquer on a beverage can.
The Z340 Semi-Automatic Bench Top Beverage Can Coating Analyzer has been developed to give detailed distribution analysis of the internal and external lacquer on a beverage can.
The Z341 Manual Bench Top Can Coating Analyzer has been developed to give fast and accurate measurement of the internal lacquer, sprayed during today's 2 piece can manufacturing process.
Determine the thickness of a variety of paints and coatings on ferrous and non-ferrous materials, with this robust and straightforward digital coating thickness gauge.
The Z346 Bench Top Color Inspection System powered by X-Rite®, provides true quantitative color measurement for aluminum and steel beverage cans.
Designed for perfect can making, the Torus Z345 is the world’s first automatic color and artwork inspection instrument to integrate powerful X-rite® technology.
The TQC Sheen Colorbox LED is an illuminated color assessment cabinet that lets quality and R&D teams inspect and color match paints, inks, plastics, textiles, paper, cosmetics and other materials under controlled, repeatable LED lighting. Switch instantly between D65 daylight, D50, TL84 store light, incandescent A and UV sources to confirm color matches and expose metamerism before product ships. Built-in runtime counters track each lamp group, and the cabinet is available in a 60 cm model and a 120 cm model to suit different sample sizes.
The Torus Z312 Vision Module tests for all industry standard ISG recognition, including UV/BRC presence in one system.
Achieve reliable, repeatable abrasion and washability testing with our industry-leading scrub abrasion and washability tester — a robust, motor‑driven instrument designed for evaluating the durability and cleanability of coatings, paints, inks, and surface finishes.
An easy-to-use infrared thermometer that lets you measure surface temperature in all sorts of industrial settings. Measuring a range of -50 to +750°C, this handheld thermometer is perfect for hard-to-reach places.
An easy-to-use infrared thermometer that lets you measure surface temperature in all sorts of industrial settings. Measuring a range of -50 to +750°C, this handheld thermometer is perfect for hard-to-reach places.
The CurveX 4 is an intelligent temperature data logging system that was specially designed to control curing processes in the coating industry. Jump to read more... See how simple it is to place an order in this quick walkthrough.
The CurveX 4 Oven Logger Kit is the perfect package for industrial and powder coating oven temperature profiling. This convenient oven temperature logger makes it easy to ensure that you’re measuring the temperature of your powder coating oven accurately.
The Z313 Series Automatic Beverage Can Enamel Rater measures the lacquer integrity of metal beverage cans, with a typical throughput speed of 3 cans per minute and can be specified for conveyor loaded (automatic) or fully line fed (in-line) operation.
A modern, digital benchtop manual enamel rater suited for measuring the porosity levels of coated or lacquered sheets, ends and cans for aerosol, beverage and food can manufacturing.
The Z340 Automatic Beverage Can Coating Analyzer has been developed to give detailed distribution analysis of the internal lacquer on a beverage can.
The Z340 Semi-Automatic Bench Top Beverage Can Coating Analyzer has been developed to give detailed distribution analysis of the internal and external lacquer on a beverage can.
The Z341 Manual Bench Top Can Coating Analyzer has been developed to give fast and accurate measurement of the internal lacquer, sprayed during today's 2 piece can manufacturing process.
The Torus Z312 Vision Module tests for all industry standard ISG recognition, including UV/BRC presence in one system.
The Z705 Body Maker (BM) Recognition Module is the latest release to provide traceability to measurement data supporting process control within the beverage can packaging industry
The Ray-Ran Ohaus Explorer gives regulated and high-throughput laboratories audit-ready weighing with a 7-inch touchscreen, four-level user management, and up to 3,000 on-balance sample libraries - across semi-micro to 65 kg high-capacity precision, on both Explorer Plus (EXP) and Explorer (EXR) tiers.
An easy-to-use infrared thermometer that lets you measure surface temperature in all sorts of industrial settings. Measuring a range of -50 to +750°C, this handheld thermometer is perfect for hard-to-reach places.
The CurveX 4 Oven Logger Kit is the perfect package for industrial and powder coating oven temperature profiling. This convenient oven temperature logger makes it easy to ensure that you’re measuring the temperature of your powder coating oven accurately.
The CurveX 4 is an intelligent temperature data logging system that was specially designed to control curing processes in the coating industry. Jump to read more... See how simple it is to place an order in this quick walkthrough.
The Torus Z339 Manual Back End Finished Can Gauge ensures precise dimensional measurement for necked beverage cans, offering repeatability and accuracy.
Designed specifically for 2 piece can manufacturers who reform their cans, the Z339 Reform Scanner gives critical measurement information on the setup of each head of your reformer.
The Z540 Manual Flange Width Gauge from Torus provides precise, operator-independent measurements for beverage and food cans. This universal gauge has a resolution of 10 microns and is a reliable tool that ensures flange values meet specifications, improving quality control efficiency for production lines and laboratories.
The Torus Z541 Plug Diameter Gauge is the ideal quality control tool for measuring the internal neck or plug diameters of food and beverage cans.
The Torus Z543 Benchtop Manual Universal Height Gauge is suitable for trimmed or finished cans, and plastic or aluminum bottles and it features a reliable dial test indicator (DTI), selectable between 10µm and 1µm so you can enjoy complete confidence in your object height measurements.
The Torus Z544 Manual Dome Depth Gauge is the ideal quality control tool for measuring the dome depth of beverage, 2-piece food and aerosol cans.
The Z302 Automatic Finished Can Back End Inspection Gauge features high-precision transducer technology, using dedicated probe contact for accurate, reliable and traceable measurement of your finished cans 24/7.
The Torus Z307 Automatic Beverage Can Destructive Gauge determines the maximum axial load force that can be applied prior to beverage container failure, within a short cycle time.
The Torus Z308 Dome Reversal Gauge provides detailed information about the overall change in length of the can when pressure is applied and subsequently removed.
The Torus Z307 Semi-Automatic Bench Top Can Axial Load Gauges determines the maximum axial load force which can be applied prior to container failure, within a short cycle time.
The Z705 Body Maker (BM) Recognition Module is the latest release to provide traceability to measurement data supporting process control within the beverage can packaging industry
Browse through our full range of instruments available for metal packaging here.
“The team at Industrial Physics identified the perfect solution for our testing requirements and this has been a huge benefit for us.” Ori Salan, Caniel
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