Seam Cutter Kit (for cans)

This seam cutting kit includes tools useful during manual seam checks for quality control purposes. The kit includes:

Manual seam cutter:

• Removes the end of seamed can by cutting off the upper rim of the double seam
• It cuts only one end plate of the seam leaving the body hook and end hook in tact for wrinkle evaluation
• Light weight
• Stainless steel cutter
• Made in Sweden

Pliers

• Razor sharp pliers - also called snips or nippers - used to cut open and remove the end hook ring of the seam, in preparation for the end hook measurements to be carried out
• Needle-point head
• Cutting edges angled 21°, without bevel
• Length of cutting edge: 8mm

The Metop® Ultimate Can Guide booklet for Beverage

• 31 page booklet
• Explanation of how the double seam is created with comprehensive diagrams
• Seam evaluation methods, including the industry standard method
• How-to guide including parameters to be measured with diagrams
• 'Defects & causes' section with diagrams
• Different can sizes

NB Specialist tools are required for manual seam checks/testing - we supply micrometers, gauges, and calipers - please see these listed in the Test Equipment category in Catalogue.

If you are interested in the range of Metop® can quality control equipment, including video seam units and semi-auto rotating cutter, please contact us on 01404 892 100 to discuss your requirements.

Please see Canning Lines for our range of canning equipment.