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Can Seamer Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Common Seam Problems

A good double seam formed by the Can Seamer is essential in assuring that there is no product leakage or contamination. A well maintained BMT™ Seamer with proper settings will consistently produce accurate seam results.

Seam inspection is done in two ways, externally (non-destructive) and internally (destructive).

For external inspection, the seam is visually checked for any irregularities or deformities. The Seam Width, Thickness and Countersink Depth are also measured using a Seam Micrometer (available for purchase with us).

Internal inspection requires the vertical cutting of the seam for viewing on a profile projector. The seam is visually checked and dimensions for the Body Hook, Cover Hook, Tightness and Overlap are measured.

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Long Body Hooks
•Excessive base (lifter) plate pressure
•Mushroomed can flange

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Long Cover Hooks
•Excessive 1st operation seaming pressure

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Cut Seam (Fracture)
•Seam too tight
•Excess welding at overlap
•Excess sealing compound
•Long Body Hook

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Short Body Hooks
•Low base (lifter) plate pressure
•Excessive 1st operation seaming pressure
•Insufficient 2nd operation seaming pressure
•Defective can flange

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Short Cover Hooks
•Insufficient 1st operation seaming pressure
•Excessive base (lifter) plate pressure
•Defective or worn out seaming rollers
•Excessive countersink depth

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False Seam 
•Mushroomed can flange
•Bent or damaged can flange
•Bent or damaged cover assembly
•Incorrect can and end (lid) assembly or  alignment
•Filled product extending over can flange

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Tightness (Wrinkle) Rating
Double seam tightness is graded in percentages. The ideal tightness for most cans is between 80-100%. Lower ratings will cause wrinkling resulting in leakage. The most common reasons for this are:
1. Low 2nd operation seaming pressure.
2. Incorrect 2nd operation seam profile.
3. Excessive sealing compound.

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