# Aluminum Can Factory

> Aluminum can factory supplying custom printed 2-piece beverage cans (185 ml–1 L), SOT/RPT, 360 full-aperture and peel-off can ends, and 4/6-pack can carriers to beverage brands and co-packers worldwide.

Aluminum Can Factory (https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/) is the export website of a Chinese aluminum can manufacturer operated by Shanghai Mars Industrial Co., Ltd.. Production is in Shandong, China; sales and export are handled from Shanghai. Contact: inquiry@aluminumcanfactory.com, WhatsApp/phone +86 176 2154 1688. Typical MOQ for printed cans is one 40HQ container and lead time is 4–7 weeks after artwork approval.

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## Products
- [Custom Printed Standard Aluminum Cans](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/products/custom-printed-aluminum-beverage-cans/index.md): The classic 211-diameter beverage can for beer, soft drinks, juice and sparkling water — blank or printed in up to 8 colours.
- [Sleek Aluminum Cans 250–355 ml](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/products/sleek-aluminum-cans/index.md): A taller, narrower 204-diameter can that gives premium beers, ciders, hard seltzers and RTD cocktails a modern shelf profile.
- [Slim Aluminum Cans 200–250 ml (200# Neck)](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/products/slim-aluminum-cans-250ml/index.md): The slender 202-diameter energy-drink can with a 200# neck (50.2 mm), for energy drinks, RTD coffee, hard seltzer and functional beverages.
- [Tall Aluminum Cans 473 ml–1 L](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/products/tall-aluminum-cans-500ml-1l/index.md): Tall-boy and large-format cans for beer, iced tea, juice and coffee — the most cost-efficient packaging per litre.
- [202# SOT Beverage Can Ends (B64 / CDL)](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/products/sot-202-beverage-can-ends/index.md): Stay-on-tab aluminum ends for 330–568 ml beverage cans, in silver, gold, black or custom-coloured tabs, with optional laser or printed tab marking.
- [360° Full-Aperture Can Ends (202#)](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/products/360-full-aperture-can-ends/index.md): Full-aperture “topless” ends that remove the entire lid panel, turning a beverage can into a cup for a full aroma and pour experience.
- [Peel-Off Aluminum Can Ends (POE)](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/products/peel-off-can-ends/index.md): Foil-membrane peel-off ends (POE) for powders, nuts, dried food, pet food and composite or PET cans — easy to open with no sharp edge.
- [Plastic 4-Pack & 6-Pack Can Carriers](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/products/plastic-can-carriers-4-6-pack/index.md): Rigid snap-on can holders for 3, 4 and 6 cans — a recyclable alternative to shrink film and ring carriers for craft beer and RTD multipacks.

## Product categories
- [Custom Printed Aluminum Beverage Cans](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/products/aluminum-beverage-cans/index.md): Two-piece drawn-and-wall-ironed (DWI) aluminum cans in standard, sleek, slim and tall formats from 185 ml to 1 L — blank or printed in up to 8 colours.
- [Aluminum Easy-Open Can Ends & Lids](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/products/can-ends/index.md): SOT/RPT beverage ends (B64 and CDL), 360° full-aperture lids and peel-off ends from 113# to 209#, in silver, gold, black or custom-coloured tabs.
- [Plastic 4-Pack & 6-Pack Can Carriers](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/products/can-carriers/index.md): Reusable, recyclable snap-on can carriers in 3, 4 and 6-pack formats for 202 and 200 neck cans, available in stock colours or brand colours.

## Guides
- [Aluminum Can Sizes & Dimensions: The Complete Buyer’s Guide](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/blog/aluminum-can-sizes-dimensions-guide/index.md): The four main aluminum beverage can formats are standard (66 mm diameter, 250–355 ml), sleek (58 mm, 250–355 ml), slim (53 mm, 185–250 ml) and tall (66 mm, 473–568 ml). Standard, sleek and tall cans use a 202 end; slim cans use a 200 end.
- [SOT vs RPT vs 360 Full-Aperture vs Peel-Off: Choosing a Can End](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/blog/sot-vs-rpt-vs-full-aperture-can-ends/index.md): SOT (stay-on-tab) ends are the standard opening for beer and soft drinks; RPT ends are a ring-pull style used mainly on slim cans; 360 full-aperture ends remove the whole panel so the can becomes a cup; peel-off ends use a foil membrane for powders and dry food.
- [BPA-NI vs Epoxy Can Linings: What Beverage Brands Should Know](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/blog/bpa-ni-can-coating-explained/index.md): Every aluminum beverage can has a thin internal lacquer that separates the drink from the metal. Epoxy linings are the long-established standard; BPA-NI (bisphenol-A non-intent) linings avoid BPA-based chemistry and are increasingly required by retailers and regulations. The right choice depends on your product’s acidity, alcohol, process and market.
- [Custom Printed Aluminum Cans: MOQ, Lead Time & Artwork Checklist](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/blog/custom-printed-cans-moq-lead-time/index.md): The MOQ for custom printed aluminum cans is typically one 40-ft high-cube container per order, and a design usually takes 4–7 weeks from approved artwork to shipment. Smaller runs are possible with labels, shrink sleeves or digitally printed samples on blank cans.
- [How Many Cans Fit in a 40HQ? Palletising & Shipping Empty Cans](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/blog/shipping-empty-aluminum-cans-container-loading/index.md): A 40-ft high-cube container typically holds around 200,000–230,000 empty 330 ml standard cans, depending on pallet pattern and height. Cans travel in layers separated by tier sheets, with a top frame and stretch wrap, on pallets sized for the customer’s depalletiser.
- [Snap-On Can Carriers vs Shrink Film: Choosing Multipack Packaging](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/blog/can-carriers-vs-shrink-film-multipacks/index.md): Snap-on rigid carriers clip onto the top of each can and need no glue, heat tunnel or film, which makes them ideal for craft brewers and small producers. Shrink film suits high-speed lines; paperboard offers a large print area. The best choice depends on line speed, sustainability goals and budget.

## Case studies
- [Sleek 355 ml Can Program for a Craft Brewery](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/projects/craft-brewery-sleek-can-program/index.md): Moving a growing craft brewery from labelled blank cans to fully printed sleek cans, matched 202 SOT ends and 4-pack carriers.
- [Slim 250 ml Cans for an Energy Drink Launch](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/projects/energy-drink-launch-slim-250ml/index.md): A private-label energy drink launched in slim 250 ml cans with 200# RPT ends and a coloured tab for shelf impact.
- [BPA-NI Slim Cans for Ready-to-Drink Coffee](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/projects/rtd-coffee-slim-cans-bpa-ni/index.md): A specialty roaster moved its cold-brew line into slim 250 ml cans with BPA-NI internal coating.
- [Thermochromic Sleek Cans for a Hard Seltzer](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/projects/hard-seltzer-thermochromic-sleek-cans/index.md): A seltzer brand used cold-activated thermochromic ink on 330 ml sleek cans to show when the drink is at serving temperature.
- [Peel-Off Ends for Clear PET Snack Cans](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/projects/nut-snack-pet-cans-peel-off-ends/index.md): A nut and dried-fruit packer sealed clear PET cans with printed peel-off ends for a premium gift range.
- [360 Full-Aperture Ends for Stadium Beverage Service](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/projects/stadium-360-full-aperture-ends/index.md): A beverage distributor serving stadiums switched to 360 full-aperture ends so drinks can be served in the can.

## Company
- [About](https://www.aluminumcanfactory.com/about/index.md): Manufacturing capabilities and principles
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