Why Partner with Our Manufacturing Facility?

1. Strict Compliance & Sampling: We eliminate purchasing friction by offering professional sample services, allowing your engineering team to verify filling line compatibility before bulk contracts are signed.

2. Uninterrupted Supply Chain: Our high-volume machinery operates with a rapid output cadence to guarantee steady inventory replenishment during seasonal beverage cycles.

3. 100% Infinitely Recyclable: Align your enterprise with modern eco-friendly mandates; our aluminum packaging provides total sustainability without sacrificing flavor protection.

Strict Quality Control (QC) Process

We execute a 4-tier inline and offline inspection protocol to guarantee a defect rate under 0.05% across all production runs.

1. Inline Optical Camera Inspection (100% Inspection): High-speed vision systems scan every container for rim dents, sidewall scratches, and print alignment errors at full line speeds.

2. Light-Leak & Pin-Hole Detection: High-intensity infrared light sensors test every container for micro-fissures down to the micron level.

3. Automated Laboratory Batch Testing: Every 2 hours, QC technicians sample production runs for:

   • Enamel Rater (NWA): Coating conductivity testing to ensure zero exposed raw metal.

   • Axial Load & Buckle Pressure: Testing bottom dome deformation thresholds under extreme load.

   • Flange & Countersink Dimensions: Verifying mechanical fit for double-seamer chucks.

4. Pre-Shipment Retain Audits: Sample retention for 24 months to ensure batch traceability.

Custom OEM / ODM Workflow

From initial artwork vectorization to high-speed line seaming, our packaging engineers work directly with your procurement team.

[ 1. Artwork & Proofing ] ➔ [ 2. Pilot Sample Run ] ➔ [ 3. Mass Production ] ➔ [ 4. Export Palletizing ]

• Step 1: File Review & Color Separation: Submit your artwork in AI/PDF format. Our design team adjusts color separation for curved metal offset plates.

• Step 2: Pilot Can Proofing: We produce physical pilot samples or high-definition digital proofs for color and texture approval (Matte/Glossy).

• Step 3: Plate Production & Mass Manufacturing: High-speed offset plates are etched, inks are blended, and full-scale manufacturing begins.

• Step 4: Seaming Calibration Support: We provide technical specification sheets for your filler’s double-seamer setup (countersink depth, seam length, thickness).

Export Footprint & Global Trade

ERJIN PACK supplies direct container load shipments to beverage companies across 60+ countries, with specialized trade experience in:

• Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines.

• Middle East & North Africa: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt.

• Europe: UK, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, France.

• Americas & Oceania: USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand.

Our export desk handles complete shipping documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA), Form E/CO origin certificates, bill of lading documentation, and custom clearance support.

Production Lead Times & MOQ

We balance high-volume manufacturing efficiency with flexible purchasing structures for expanding beverage brands.

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ):

  • Custom Printed Cans: 300,000 units per artwork SKU (standard production run).

  • Plain / Unprinted Blank Cans: 100,000 units (subject to stock availability).

• Production Lead Times:

  • First Custom Order: 20–25 days (includes artwork plate making and physical sample sign-off).

  • Repeat Re-Orders: 12–15 days from deposit confirmation.

• Sample Policy: Stock sample cans provided free of charge for filling line testing (freight costs covered by recipient).

Industrial Export Packaging Options

To ensure your empty cans arrive at your filling facility without transit dents, moisture contamination, or pallet shifts, we utilize export-grade packaging standards.

• High-Density Wood/Plastic Pallets: Fumigated heat-treated wooden pallets or reusable corrugated plastic pallets (1100mm times 1420mm standard packaging footprint).

• Tier Sheets: Heavy-duty corrugated layer pads separating each layer of inverted cans.

• Top Frames & Strapping: Rigid top wooden frames secured with high-tensile PET strapping.

• 360° Shrink Wrap & Hooding: Full-height stretch wrapping with top protective plastic sheets to block dust, humidity, and maritime salt spray during ocean transit.

• Container Loading Efficiency:

  • 40ft High Cube (HQ) Container: Holds approximately 100,000 to 110,000 500 ml cans (palletized), maximizing ocean freight efficiency.

Client Case Studies & Industry References

• Regional Craft Beer Enterprise (Europe): Transitioned from glass bottles to ERJIN PACK 500 ml custom matte-finish aluminum cans. Achieved a 28% reduction in ocean freight logistics costs and expanded shelf life by eliminating lightstruck off-flavors.

• Energy Drink Brand (Middle East): Required high-acidity BPANI internal liners and gold-tinted 202 stay-on-tab lids. Successfully produced and shipped 12 million units over 6 months with zero seaming defects on high-speed Krones filling lines.

• Contract Copacker (Southeast Asia): Provided flexible buffer stock storage for an RTD coffee producer, enabling 7-day just-in-time (JIT) pallet deliveries directly to their filling plant.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — 500 ml Aluminum Beverage Cans

Q1: What is the exact height and diameter of a standard 500 ml aluminum can?

A standard 500 ml two-piece aluminum can measures 168.0 mm in height with an outer body diameter of 66.0 mm. It typically utilizes a 202 neck finish (52.2 mm opening) , making it fully compatible with standard global filling and seaming machinery.

Q2: How does a 500 ml aluminum can compare to glass bottle packaging for shipping?

Aluminum cans weigh significantly less than glass bottles (a raw 500 ml empty aluminum can weighs approximately 15 grams, compared to 300+ grams for a comparable glass bottle). Aluminum cans pack tighter on pallets with zero breakages, lowering ocean and road freight costs by up to 30% per hectoliter.

Q3: What internal coating options do you supply for acidic drinks like energy drinks or sour beers?

We supply both industry-standard Epoxy liners and advanced BPANI (BPA-Non-Intent) internal spray coatings. For high-acidity beverages (low pH levels down to 2.5), our technical team formulates a thicker, double-pass spray coating to prevent metal corrosion and protect drink flavor for up to 24 months.

Q4: What surface finishes can be applied to custom printed 500 ml cans?

We offer 8-color rotary offset lithography. Available finishes include high-gloss, satin matte, soft-touch tactile, tactile raised printing (adding physical texture to logos), and spot-varnish combinations (mixing matte and glossy elements on the same can).

Q5: Will your 500 ml aluminum cans fit my existing beverage filling and seaming machinery?

Yes. Our 500 ml cans are manufactured according to international packaging standards (ISO/DIN specs). The flange width, neck profile, and countersink dimensions are engineered to interface smoothly with major filling and double-seaming systems like Krones, Ferrum, Angelus, Wild Goose, and Cask.

Q6: What is the shelf life performance of a beverage packed in a 500 ml aluminum can?

Because aluminum provides a total physical barrier against UV light, oxygen ingress, and moisture loss, beverages packed in properly seamed aluminum cans typically achieve a commercial shelf life of 12 to 24 months, depending on liquid formulation and storage temperatures.

Q7: Can I order matching easy-open lids (can ends) together with the 500 ml cans?

Yes. We supply complete packaging sets including 500 ml can bodies and matching 202 or 206 Easy-Open Ends (EOE). Options include Stay-On-Tab (SOT), Ring-Pull Tab (RPT), colored tabs (black, red, gold), laser-etched QR code tabs, and custom-embossed lids.

Request a Factory Quotation & Technical Data Sheets

Looking for a reliable manufacturer for wholesale 500 ml custom printed aluminum cans? Contact the ERJIN PACK engineering team to receive spec sheets, request free pilot samples, or get a factory-direct quote.

• Email: maggie@erjinpack.com

• Product Line: 250ml | 330ml | 355ml | 473ml | 500ml Standard, Sleek, and Slim Cans