Nordson at METPACK 2023, The World’s Leading Trade Fair for Metal Packaging

METPACK 2023 | 02-06 May, Messe Essen, Germany

Join us at METPACK 2023, The World’s Leading Trade Fair for Metal Packaging in Messe Essen, Germany. You can find us between 02-06 of May in Hall 3, Stand 3B17 US and meet our experts, to experience our full range of advanced coating, dispensing and curing systems used in the production of beverage and food containers. Every three years Messe Essen with METPACK becomes the most important global meeting place for the international metal packaging industry. Numerous global market players present sustainable and cost-efficient solutions for the production, refinement, painting and recycling of sheet metal packaging at the world's leading trade fair.

 

 

Nordson Industrial Coating Systems is the recognised leader in developing advanced coating, dispensing and curing systems used in the production of aluminum beverage cans and food containers. Line speeds are much faster, plants are operating more efficiently, and product quality is better. As a pioneer in the industry, manufacturers worldwide rely on Nordson expertise and services to implement best practices that improve their operations. Can manufacturers routinely turn to Nordson’s expertise and technologies to achieve improvements in many areas of inside spray can process.

• Ink-Dot Identification System: applies a small dot of ink to the bottom of each can as it enters the spray machine. A different ink color is used for each spray machine, so if a problem occurs the malfunctioning spray machine can be immediately identified for reduced rejects and downtime, and significant labor and/or material savings.
  
  


• UV Curing System for Rim Coat: cures can rims simply, quickly and efficiently. Nordson UV systems convert nearly 93 percent of the energy consumed into usable power, making the rim coat curing system 25 percent more efficient than competitive technologies. The system can be retrofit into existing lines for single-file applications or configured for mass conveyor applications.




• Spray Pressure Control System: maintains consistent inside spray coating weights for enhanced product quality and operating efficiency. Coating weights can be accurately controlled to minimize variation. Lower spray pressures can be used for cleaner, more efficient operation. The increased efficiency results in significant coating material savings, lower VOC emissions and reduced clean-up and maintenance costs.



• Temperature Control Unit: effectively monitors and maintains material temperature by heating or cooling during can coating operations. The TCU heats, cools and circulates the closed-loop conditioning water through heat exchangers and ancillary components to ensure proper temperature of the coating material throughout production.


• CleanSpray® XT System: cleans container-coating nozzles automatically, without stopping production. The system sprays a short-duration spritz of water directly on the nozzle, washing away excess coating material between lacquer sprays. Nozzles stay free from coating build-up, so dried coating cannot detach from the nozzle and be deposited into the cans. Manual nozzle cleaning is reduced, minimizing labor requirements and keeping the production line running cleaner, longer.


• Inside Spray System: provides fast, accurate application of waterborne or solventbased can lacquers. The systems are designed for consistent, repeatable material application at demanding line speeds. All inside spray systems include patented Nordson spray guns, pumps, fluid heaters, filters and nozzles, configured to best meet customer specific application requirements.
  
  


• End Drying Systems: Nordson dryers are designed specifically for water-based end compounds using our patented induction-heating technology. These dryers require only a fraction of the floor space of convection dryers and are economical to operate.




• iTrax™ Process Control & Monitoring: incorporates real time spray monitoring, timing control and spray pressure control of the can manufacturing line into one integrated system.


• CanNeck™ Lubrication Systems: applies a defined and controllable bead of wax or mineral oil lubricant to the open end of cans, assuring the precise amount of lubricant is on each can as it enters the necker. The systems provide accurate, adjustable control with varying line speeds up to 3,000 cans per minute, and automatically maintain the size and placement of the bead.
  
  

    

Beverage Cans improved manufacturing process

Since aluminum cans, glass jars and plastic bottles are the most popular beverage packaging choice in the world, it is important to have technologies that keep up with the demands of producing them. Nordson's inside spray process is designed to improve beverage can and food can production by reducing costs and improving quality. The faster line speeds and improved efficiency of this process make a better choice for food cans (including pet food brands), energy drinks, beer cans, carbonated beverages and other metal cans and aluminum cans a more viable option, as they provide superior product quality and shelf life.

 

With this technology, beverage brands can be sure their products are safe, secure and fresh for consumers. Along with utilizing advanced beverage container technology to ensure beverage can production meets these standards, Nordson has established an industry-leading customer service team that helps beverage brands get their products manufactured and on shelves quickly and efficiently. This combination of trusted technology and expertise makes Nordson an ideal partner for beverage can production, especially for aluminium cans to meet production demand at billion cans quantity level. It is no wonder that Nordson has become the go-to choice for beverage can manufacturers and food can manufacturers worldwide.

 

    

 

About METPACK - The World’s Leading Trade Fair for Metal Packaging

METPACK is an exhibition where exhibitors present sustainable and affordable solutions for the production, refinement, painting and recycling of metal packaging. The exhibition features presentations from renowned industry experts, live demonstrations of innovative production techniques, and provides a direct line to those companies involved in the research and development of sustainable metal packaging solutions.

 

At METPACK attendees can expect to discover the most advanced technologies available on the market today. Guests will be able to interact directly with company representatives from companies behind these technologies, explore the latest in automation and robotics for metal packaging production, view demos of various coatings, closings and storage equipment, review new materials for packaging and more.

 

    

 

Benefits of participating in METPACK 2023 Essen:

• METPACK promises to be an unmissable event for exhibitors looking to expand their reach and make meaningful connections. With high-profile attendees from around the globe, this is a chance like no other to create new business opportunities and build relationships with vital stakeholders.
• More than 7000 participants to see and observe the exhibition stands. It is a great opportunity to make your innovation known around the world.
• Provide information and industry representation to governmental bodies
• This networking event will give attendees the opportunity to meet other professionals from various industries and learn more about their respective businesses.
• The metal packaging industry is facing a number of challenges that must be addressed in order to maintain its sustainability and competitiveness. To this end, there will be awards for the best innovations and conferences that will bring together industry leaders, academics and innovators to discuss the latest trends in metal packaging technology, share best practices, and recognize outstanding achievements.

 

Nordson Industrial Coating Systems is more than just the recognised leader in developing advanced coating, dispensing and curing systems used in the production of aluminium beverage cans and food containers. With an increasing demand for convenience packaging, market growth in the industry is expected to remain strong over the coming years.

 

We developed innovative technologies that allow manufacturers to maximize their output while using less raw materials. We also specialise in offering more companies with automated solutions to their production processes. We offer innovative technologies to customers that provide more efficient ways to produce aluminium beverage cans for soft drinks as well as other packaged products.

 

    

 

About Nordson ICS - Industrial Coating Systems Division

Founded in 1954 to produce and market airless spray equipment, today manufacturers rely on our equipment for the precise application and curing of powder coatings, liquid paint, ambient temperature adhesives and sealants, and food and beverage container production. Our solutions help our customers improve their manufacturing process, produce better products and become even more competitive. We do this by combining in-depth knowledge, world-leading technical expertise and precise, performance enhancing production solutions for some of the world’s most demanding and diverse manufacturing environments.

 

• We offer world leading application and curing equipment for powder coating, liquid spray painting, container coating, automotive applications, battery applications and precision dispensing for various application needs. Visit Nordson ICS on the web at Nordson Website, Twitter Profile, Facebook Profile and LinkedIn Profile.

 

About Nordson Corporation

Nordson engineers, manufactures, and markets differentiated products and systems used for dispensing and processing adhesives, coatings, polymers, sealants and biomaterials; and for managing fluids, testing and inspecting for quality, treating surfaces and curing. These products are supported with extensive application expertise and direct global sales and service.

 

• We serve a wide variety of consumer non-durable, consumer durable and technology end markets including packaging, nonwovens, electronics, medical, appliances, energy, transportation, building and construction, and general product assembly and finishing. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, the company has operations and support offices in more than 30 countries. Visit Nordson on the web at Nordson Website, twitter.com/Nordson_Corp or facebook.com/nordson.