Description

Used Complete Tinplate Can Production Line for Oil (4–20 L) – Overview

This second-hand, industrial packaging line is a complete tinplate can production system engineered for 4–20 L oil containers. Configured for body making, end making, compound lining, curing, double seaming, and handle welding, it offers a proven route to scale up edible oil container manufacturing. The line features reputable OEMs such as Soudronic, BIBRA, YAGUCHI, Cevolani, W.R. GRACE, and RKHD, making it a robust choice for companies seeking a used bottling line complement or an integrated container-making solution for food and beverage packaging operations.

Year of manufacture: 1976 (body making section built in 1981)

Technical Specifications & Performance Data

Container Range & Materials

• Format range: 4 L to 20 L tinplate steel cans for edible oil and related viscous products
• Body styles: compatible with large-format metal cans; bottom and lid closed via double seam
• Closure preparation: press station for punching pourer/spout opening compatible with Bericap-type closures

Process Flow & Included Equipment

• Sheet preparation: sheet shears (Cevolani, Italy) and angled sheet shears GW-3 (Germany)
• Body making: automatic Soudronic body welder for longitudinal seam welding
• Body sizing: BIBRA expander (Germany) for dimensional stabilization of can bodies
• End forming: machine for crimping/flanging shell ends
• End production: RKHD 40 presses (2 pcs) for can ends manufacturing
• Closure hole press: dedicated press for Bericap-type pourer hole
• Compound lining: sealing compound application machine W.R. GRACE (Belgium) + semi-automatic compound liner (Turkey, new)
• Curing: tunnel drying oven for compound curing and adhesion
• Seaming: YAGUCHI double seamer (Japan) for bottom and lid application
• Handle application: semi-automatic handle welder

Typical Output Parameters

• Nominal throughput depends on can size, seamer tooling, welding speed, and oven residence time
• Detailed performance tests and format-specific estimates can be provided upon request

Supported Products

• Edible oils (sunflower, olive, seed oils), food-grade fats
• Also suitable for non-food industrial liquids subject to appropriate compliance and compound selection

Advanced Automation & Control Systems

• Machine-level controls from OEMs (equipment runs with individual control panels; PLC-based control where supplied by manufacturer)
• Independent stations allow phased commissioning and step-by-step line balancing
• Provision for integrating line interlocks, jam detection, and status signals to a central HMI/SCADA if desired
• Process-critical stations (welder, double seamer, compound liner, oven) arranged for sequential quality assurance

Production Line Integration Capabilities

• Upstream: compatible with sheet feeding, coating/printing lines, and end stock preparation
• Downstream: integrates with oil filling/capping, labelling, case packing, and palletizing for a complete used bottling line ecosystem
• Interfaces: dry contacts or fieldbus-ready expansion (to be engineered during installation) for start/stop, fault, and safety loops
• Suitable for industrial packaging operations across food and beverage container manufacturing

Machine Condition & Maintenance History

• Year of manufacture: 1976 (body making section built in 1981)
• Condition: in storage, decommissioned and prepared for transport
• Documentation: Original user manuals are available upon request; OEM references and general operating procedures can typically be obtained from manufacturers or industry channels.
• Recommended pre-start service: inspection of weld wheels/electrodes, expander mechanics, seamer tooling and chucks/rolls, compound pump and applicators, oven conveyor/drive, and pneumatic circuits
• Spare parts/tooling: availability to be confirmed during technical audit

Operational Performance & Versatility

• Format flexibility: 4–20 L formats supported via appropriate change parts and tooling adjustment
• Quality outcomes: continuous longitudinal seam welding, precise compound application and curing, and reliable double seams on bottom and lid
• Closure readiness: integrated punch station produces lids ready for Bericap-type pour spout fitments
• Application scope: edible oils as primary target; also applicable to lubricants, chemicals, and specialty liquids subject to regulatory compliance

Installation Requirements & Site Preparation

• Power: three-phase industrial electrical supply sized to the full connected load of welder, presses, oven, and auxiliaries
• Compressed air: stable, dry air for pneumatic actuators and control valves
• Thermal utilities: curing oven requires appropriate energy source and exhaust/ventilation provisions
• Ventilation & emissions: extraction for compound lining and oven zones in accordance with local codes
• Flooring & layout: level industrial floor with adequate footprint for sheet handling, body transport, and service access
• Integration: space allocation for conveyors, guarding, QC stations (seam teardown, leak testing) as required

Safety Standards & Compliance Certification

• Safety equipment: legacy guarding and emergency stops should be reviewed; additional perimeter guarding, interlocks, and safety PLCs may be required for full compliance
• Compliance: buyer should perform a complete risk assessment and bring the line into conformity with applicable regulations (e.g., Machinery Directive/CE or local equivalents)
• Process safety: ensure proper ventilation and handling for sealing compounds (water- or solvent-based), thermal safeguarding of the oven, and lockout/tagout procedures
• Food-contact considerations: select approved compound and implement hygiene and traceability procedures for edible oil packaging

Component Summary for Quick Reference

• Soudronic automatic body welder
• BIBRA expander (Germany)
• Shell end crimping/flanging machine
• YAGUCHI double seamer for bottom and lid (Japan)
• Presses for end production: RKHD 40 (2 pcs)
• Press for punching Bericap-type closure hole
• Sheet shears: Cevolani (Italy)
• Angled sheet shears: GW-3 (Germany)
• Sealing compound application: W.R. GRACE (Belgium) + semi-automatic unit (Turkey, new)
• Tunnel drying oven
• Semi-automatic handle welder

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