Oval Can

Description

Two piece can consists of can lid and can body , the body is formed by punch from a tin/aluminum plate .
There are many kinds of can bodies of the two-piece can :
According to the height of the can body : Shallow Flushing Can & Deep Flushing Can .
According to can making materials : Aluminum Can & Iron Can
According to manufacturing technology : Thinning Drawing Can & Deep Drawing Can

Specifications:

Common Name	Dimension L*W*H(mm)	Volume	Lid
		(G)	Type
1/4 Club Can (Conical)	104*60*29	125g	EOE
1/4Club Can (Straight)	104*60*28	125g	EOE
Club Can	104*60*22	85g	EOE
601# Oval Can	159*107*37	/	Normal/EOE
604# Oval Can	130*89*28	/	Normal/EOE
Al Dingley Can	105*77*29	155g	EOE
Al Dingley Can	105*77*22	105g	EOE
Al Dingley Can	105*77*18	85g	EOE

The table below serves as an approximate guide.

Measurements should be made with the actual product to be packed to ensure an accurate fill is obtained.

Oval Can

Have you ever even paused to appreciate the humble receptacle that carries your fancy tea, hand-crafted cookies or your favorite yule-time snack? Probably, you have seen the shiny oval can . It is more than just a nice to look at package, but an efficient punch of a unique design more often than not overlooked. It is time to explore the oval tin cans universe to find out why they are possibly your next best thing in packaging that you never realized you were missing.

What is an Oval Can?

An oval can is a rigid packaging container with an underlying cross-shape in the form of an elongated oval or the elliptical shape. The oval tin can has a silhouette that is unlike the traditional round can or the rectangular tin cans because it combines both curvy and straight lines. They usually contain materials such as the tinplate (a steel plate coated with tin) or aluminum that gives it superb durability and barrier to the contents.

You could imagine it to be the ergonomic sister of the packaging family. A round can might roll away, so an oval can sit at rest. In the place where the rectangular box could have severe edges, the shape of an oval tin can be used to provide more malleable edges, which can be more convenient. This form is not only for style reasons but due to intelligent engineering. The in-built strength is by the curved sides which permit making the walls thinner yet contribute to protecting the product lying within it against light, air, moisture and physical harm. Historically, this shape was developed to fulfill particular requirements eg sardine tins that neatly stuff the fish into small tins, but its benefits have led to it be used to pack an untold variety of shelves well outside the pantry.

Features & Benefits

So, what makes the oval stand out? Let’s break down its key features and the tangible benefits they deliver:

1. Distinctive Shape & Premium Aesthetics:

• Feature : The distinctive elliptic shape will draw the attention of the masses at a glance on the shelf! It has the feel of sophistication, tradition or luxury, depending on the finish (glossy, matte, embossed, printed).
• Advantage : Increased shelf presence and brand awareness. The green oval tin can ensure that people purchase your product. It is heavy and of high quality in the hand of the consumer which makes it perceive high value of the contents. Consider specialty teas, high-quality biscuits, or luxury make-up, or gifts of limited edition, and the oval shape will shriek at the passersby, “Something special is needed.”

2. Space Efficiency & Stacking Stability:

• Feature : Round cans tend to be less efficient than elongated to pack some products (such as when biscuits placed flat or when teas come with bags in them). More importantly, they tend to have flat-top and flat-bottom.
• Advantage : Additional products may be easily stacked in without a move that looks to be wasteage (slack fill). Oval cans with flat ends sit stacked and stable both when transporting oval cans and storing them in warehouses, shops, or in your kitchen cupboard. They are also more stable thus easier to handle in large quantities.

3. Ergonomics & User-Friendliness:

• Feature : The rounded edges allow the object to sit well in the hand and also allow pouring without much effort. The shape tends to give a bigger aperture compared to the depth as compared to round cans that have the same volume.
• Advantage : More convenience to the users. Scraping something (such as coffee grounds or loose tea) out is usually simpler. The overall experience of consumers is improved by its comfortable grip, which helps create brand loyalty. It is a minor thing that makes everyday use more pleasant.

4. Superior Strength & Durability:

• Feature : The combination is structurally rigid since the elliptical shape offers structural rigidity. Oval tin cans have an oval shape and can be treated with strong materials such as tinplate thereby making good resistance to crushing and denting.
• Advantage : Better security of fragile goods (such as fine pastries or biscuits) when they are shipped and handled. They are as well an outstanding form of mitigation in relation to oxygen, moisture, light and contamination and thus giving products a very long duration before being corroded by these factors without necessarily using too much of the preserving agents. Your product gets to you undamaged and it lasts longer.

5. Versatility & Customization:

• Feature : they come in a huge variety of size (small mints to large gift tins). They are simply enrichable using high quality lithography, embossing, debossing or even labels.
• Advantage : Ideal to fit virtually every dry commodity: coffee, tea, cookies, candies, nuts, spices, powdered drinks, cosmetics, crafts and giveaways. With such a high degree of customization the brands are allowed to come up with really unique and influential packaging to convey their narrative and sell to the audience.

6. Sustainability Potential:

• Feature: it is manufactured principally in infinitely recyclable metals (steel/tinplate and aluminum).
• Advantage: Oval cans have a good second life once they are used. As we know, consumers tend to re-use them in containers (pencils, buttons, tea bags, planters!), and of course, the metal is REALLY easy to recycle back into some new form, thus having lesser environmental impact. Consumers are environmentally conscious so selecting recyclable packaging appeals to this type of consumer.

Conclusion

With all of the packaging in the world, the oval can demonstrate that good design, which respects a balance of form, functioning and sustainability, does not go out of fashion. A testimony of the great benefits that a simple form can bring to us as it keeps our products safe, pleases our souls and even provides us goals other than the original contents. Next time you pass one, take a few moments to appreciate this work horse of the packaging industry!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is an oval can?

A:Rigid metal can An oval can is the generic term to describe a rigid metal container (usually tinplate or aluminum), with elliptical or oval-shaped cross-section. It is unlike round, rectangular tins and appreciated because of its usefulness in terms of strength, stackability, good looks and ergonomics. Remember the old fashioned biscuit tins or the most good quality tea caddies; that is the shape; the oval tin can.

Q: Where are oval cans used?

A: Oval cans are incredibly versatile! You’ll most commonly find them packaging:

• Food & Beverages: Premium teas, coffee grounds/beans, biscuits, cookies, candies, chocolates, nuts, spices, powdered drinks, cake mixes, and specialty foods (like caviar or pâté).
• Cosmetics & Toiletries: Luxury gift sets, bath salts, body creams, powders, and compacts.
• Gifts & Promotions: Holiday gift tins, corporate gifts, promotional items, and collectibles.
• Hobby & Craft: Storage for sewing supplies, buttons, small tools, art materials, and collectible cards.
• Other: Some industrial products, pet treats, and candles.

Q: Are they recyclable?

A: Yes, absolutely! Among the profound advantages of oval tin cans is the fact that they are mostly composed of metals, ie, of steel (tinplate) or aluminum. Neither of these two items can be recycled again and again indefinitely. Once you are done with using the product (and, hopefully, you have had some re-uses of the tin itself at that point!), just rinse it out (check the local guidelines), and put it in your house metals recycling bin. The recycled metal consumes much less energy than the new metal, and recycling oval cans is a responsible choice in terms of environmental protection.