International application scenarios
1. Carbonated drink faucet
Coca-Cola European production line (Germany):
The 0.22mm tank has a compressive ≥ of 120psi (ISO 12192), a leakage rate of <0.0005%, and an annual aluminum reduction of 3,000 tons (2023 ESG Report).
The high-speed stamping line speed is up to 3,500 cans per minute (Stoller equipment) and the efficiency is increased by 25%.
PepsiCo Middle East Factory (Saudi Arabia):
High temperature resistance of 50°C, anti-sand and dust sealing design, extended shelf life to 24 months (18 months for traditional cans).
2. Energy Drinks & Craft Beering
Red Bull Thailand:
Anti-vitamin C oxidation (600mg/100ml), inner wall epoxy coating passed FDA 21 CFR 175.300.
Carlsberg Craft Aluminium Cans (Denmark):
0.22mm can printing color difference ΔE≤0.5 (Pantone certification), shelf attractiveness increased by 30%.
3. Innovation in emerging markets
Southeast Asian coconut water cans (Indonesia Swallow brand):
High humidity environment (RH 90%) corrosion resistance, salt spray test > 1,000 hours (ISO 9227), scrap rate down to 0.1%.
African sparkling juice (Chi Limited, Nigeria):
Lightweight reduces shipping costs (8% additional tanks per container) and reduces carbon emissions by 15%.
| Index | 0.22mm 3004 aluminum cans | Conventional 0.28mm cans |
|---|---|---|
| Strength against internal compression | ≥580N (120psi) | ≥500N (100psi) |
| Aluminum consumption per tank (g) | 10.8 | 14.2 |
| The annual production capacity is 1 billion cans to save aluminum | 3,400 tons | — |
| Ring pressure test standard | ISO 12192 | ISO 12192 |
2. Full-chain economics
Raw material savings: 32kg of aluminum per 10,000 cans, and an annual output of 2.5 billion cans saves 8,000 tons of aluminum (equivalent to $20 million).
Logistics efficiency: 12% increase in container loading capacity (18 pallets per container), saving $1.8 million in freight per year (Maersk data).
3. Environmental compliance
Zero-carbon aluminum: Hydropower aluminium accounts for >50% (Hydro CIRCAL, Norway), with a carbon footprint of <0.8tCO₂e/ton.
Adaptation to EU regulations: Passed EPR packaging recycling certification (mandatory recycling rate of 75% in 2030) to avoid CBAM carbon tariffs.
Future Trend: Technology Iteration and Market Explosion
1. Breaking through the limits of materials
0.20mm mass production: nanocrystalline reinforcement technology (tensile strength≥ 310MPa), commercial use in 2025 (Alcoa roadmap).
Self-healing coating: Microencapsulated corrosion inhibitor automatically repairs scratches (patented by Dow Chemical), and the breakage rate is close to zero.
2. Intelligent production line upgrade
AI dynamic quality inspection: high-speed X-ray detection of 0.1mm² micro-defects (Sidel Inspect series) with a yield rate of 99.995%.
Digital Twin Optimization: Virtual simulation of stamping parameters (Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE) increases material utilization to 98.5%.
3. The Green Packaging Revolution
Closed-loop can-to-can recycling: the direct melting recycling rate of aluminum scrap > 95% (Ball pilot in Europe), and the cost is reduced by 18%.
Plant-based coating: Corn-derived epoxy resin (DuPont Sorona®) with > biocarbon content of 40%.
4. Functional integration and innovation
Smart Temperature Tag: NFC chip displays the temperature history inside the tank (Amcor Smart).
Carbon reduction visualization: QR code traces the carbon footprint of each can (AntChain solution).
