Wholesale #202 SOT B64 Aluminum Can Lids | Custom Can Ends Factory
The #202 SOT B64 aluminum can lid serves as the international standard closure mechanism for high-speed commercial beverage canning. Featuring the highly reliable Stay-on-Tab (SOT) LOE (Large Opening End) design, this closure ensures the pull tab remains permanently fixed to the lid shell post-opening. This infrastructure eliminates environmental metal littering while providing an optimal, smooth-flowing pour rate for the consumer.
Engineered with the specialized B64 structural profile, our #202 diameter ends deliver exceptional double-seaming performance and superior pressure-retaining capabilities. As an established, asset-backed manufacturing partner, we provide dependable wholesale aluminum can lid options tailored for automated seaming setups worldwide.
I. Technical Specifications & Metallurgical Precision
To guarantee zero leakage and maintain strict carbonation or pasteurization pressure limits, our #202 ends are manufactured to exact engineering tolerances.
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High-Performance Substrate: Fabricated exclusively from premium Aluminum Alloy 5182, providing excellent tensile strength, crisp score-line tearing, and rigid rivet deployment.
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The B64 Geometry Standard: Calibrated with a precise outside curl diameter of 59.44 ± 0.25mm, ensuring a highly secure, airtight mechanical lock with 2-piece aluminum alloys or rigid PET beverage cans.
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Advanced Internal Liners: Finished with a robust Epoxy coating, with food-grade BPANI (BPA-Non-Intent) lacquers available as an premium upgrade to isolate acidic liquids and guarantee absolute flavor purity.
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Diverse Inventory Supply: Our automated production lines offer consistent supply for standard silver SOT 202 B64 lids, premium golden variants, lightweight eco-friendly CDL profiles, and specialized regional compliance formats (such as the CA 10 States carved lids).
II. Comprehensive Customization & Brand Decoration
We turn functional industrial metal closures into high-impact marketing surfaces, providing deep custom aluminum can lid choices to elevate retail presentation.
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Anodized Color Mechanics: The metal shell, pull tab, or both components can be coated in vibrant finishes including Golden, Black, Blue, or targeted Pantone corporate colors.
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High-Fidelity Surface Printing: Supports high-resolution printing of custom graphic patterns, multi-color logos, alphanumeric batch tracking data, or promotional QR codes directly onto the tab or shell surface.
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Structural Text & Embossing: We provide mechanical text carving and raised embossing directly onto the metal shell. This includes standard regional recycling mandates, such as the USA 10 States deposit message (CA, OR, NY, etc.).
III. Logistic Metrics & Packaging Options
Our bulk shipping configurations are engineered to maximize freight density inside 40' HQ ocean containers while protecting the delicate edge curl geometry from transit deformation.
| Logistic Metric | Packaging Option 1 (Standard) | Packaging Option 2 (High-Density) |
| Sleeve Count | 500 pieces per compressed sleeve | 600 pieces per compressed sleeve |
| Layer Arrangement | 19 sleeves per layer | 17 sleeves per layer |
| Pallet Stacking | 19 structured vertical layers | 19 structured vertical layers |
| Total Pallet Volume | 180,500 pieces per export pallet | 193,800 pieces per export pallet |
| Transit Protection | Rigid top-boards + high-tension film wrap | Rigid top-boards + high-tension film wrap |
ALUMINUM CAN ENDS
| Diameter | Open | Iternal Lining | Edge | ||||
| SOT | RPT |
Easy peel | Epoxy | BPANI | B64 | CDL | |
| 200 | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| 202 | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⚫ |
| 206 | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
| 209 | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⚫ | |||
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What makes the #202 SOT B64 lid the industry standard for beer and soft drinks?
The #202 diameter is the global benchmark for standard, sleek, and slim beverage cans. The B64 profile features an optimized countersink and curl radius geometry that distributes internal pressures evenly (from carbonation or pasteurization) and guarantees an excellent, leak-proof double-seam when joined with the can body.
2. What is the difference between your Epoxy and BPANI internal coating options?
Both coatings function as an internal protective barrier to prevent the beverage from contacting raw aluminum. Standard Epoxy is highly reliable and cost-effective for most carbonated soft drinks and beers. BPANI (BPA-Non-Intent) coatings are specially formulated to meet strict global food-safety regulations in regions like the European Union and North America, ensuring compliance with strict chemical-free packaging mandates.
3. Can these #202 B64 lids be used on plastic PET beverage cans?
Yes. Our #202 B64 ends are highly versatile. They seam perfectly onto traditional 2-piece aluminum beverage cans as well as rigid transparent PET plastic cans, provided your automated seaming equipment is tool-calibrated for a standard 202-diameter top closure.
4. What are the "10 States carved lids" mentioned in your regular supply?
The "10 States" designation refers to specific legal recycling messages (such as "CA CRV / ME-VT-DE-MA-NY-IA-OR-MI-HI 5¢") that are mechanically carved or embossed onto the lid shell. This configuration is mandatory for beverage brands importing into specific US states to comply with local container deposit laws.
5. How do I choose between Pallet Packaging Option 1 and Option 2?
Both options are fully optimized for international shipping. Option 1 utilizes a 500pcs/sleeve arrangement which is highly compatible with standard automated depalletizers. Option 2 increases total density to 193,800 pieces per pallet, which reduces the total landed freight cost per unit for high-volume procurement managers looking to maximize ocean container space.
