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Metal Packaging

Metal Packaging Testing Equipment for Strength & Compliance

At Industrial Physics, we specialize in advanced metal packaging testing equipment designed to ensure product quality, durability, and compliance at every stage of the production and filling process. From initial can formation to final sealing, our solutions safeguard the integrity of your packaging systems.

Ensuring Durability & Integrity in Metal Containers

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Whether you’re working with aluminum cans, steel containers, or aerosol cans for food and beverage packaging, we provide gauges, testers, and software that reduce production costs and improve canning line efficiency.

Our legacy of innovation includes developing the world’s first automatic double seam inspection system over 20 years ago—cementing Industrial Physics as a global leader in the metal packaging industry.

Watch our expert-led webinar on seam inspection featuring our Global Product Line Director, one of the world’s foremost authorities in metal packaging knowledge.


 

Seam Inspection, Corrosion & Leak Testing for Packaging

Metal packaging is not only durable—it’s also a top choice for eco-conscious brands. But it needs to be rigorously tested. That’s where our wide range of equipment comes in.

We support manufacturers, laboratories, and production lines with advanced testing capabilities including:

Our solutions help identify design weaknesses, improve product shelf-life, minimize risks, and enhance the aesthetic value of your packaging.
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Meeting ASTM, ISO & FDA Standards in Metal Packaging

To ensure regulatory compliance and production consistency, our equipment helps you meet major industry standards, such as:

  • ASTM F2203 – Standard for testing seams in metal containers
  • ISO 9001 – Quality management system requirements
  • FDA 21 CFR – Guidelines for food-contact packaging materials

With Industrial Physics, you get testing tools that align with global quality and safety regulations.

 


 

Discover the Right Metal Packaging Solution for You

We empower can makers, fillers, and packaging suppliers with state-of-the-art metal packaging testing equipment that streamlines quality control and supports confident decision-making. From seam accuracy to corrosion prevention, we help ensure your containers hold up under pressure—literally.

Ensure your metal packaging meets industry standards. Speak with our experts today to find the right testing equipment for your needs.

FAQs

  • It’s used to evaluate the structural integrity, seal strength, corrosion resistance, and overall durability of metal packaging like cans and containers—ensuring safety and compliance throughout the supply chain.

  • Seam integrity is crucial in preventing leaks, contamination, or spoilage. Seam inspection ensures the seal between the can body and lid meets required standards and tolerances.

  • Key standards include ASTM F2203 for seam testing, ISO 9001 for quality management, and FDA 21 CFR for food-contact packaging regulations.

  • Corrosion resistance testing helps determine how well metal containers can withstand environmental and chemical exposure, ensuring a longer product shelf-life and reduced risk of contamination.

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Customer Success Story

Frequent seamer‑quality issues → Adopted SEAMscan SPC system → Faster checks, fewer defects, and stronger line efficiency ✓

The problem

Canning production line problems are time consuming and costly. At some point many food and beverage companies encounter an issue with the seams of their cans, as was the case for a major brewery we work with.

The solution

Our customer needed a reliable machine to measure everything from seam thickness, height and gap through to countersink depth and overlap. The SEAMscan SPC System, an affordable, high-resolution tool for double seam inspection and measurement, solved their problem.

The result

‍Gicole Patterson of Blues City Brewery said:

 

“We have experienced very minimal downtime due to their (the IP technical support team’s) dedication! I can’t express enough how happy I am with their support!”