The dimensional variance between 330ml, 355ml, and 500ml aluminum cans decides which change parts your co-packer needs. Standard profiles keep the same 66.04mm body diameter across all three volumes; only height changes. Sleek profiles narrow to 57.40mm and need dedicated starwheels and guide rails.
1. Why Height and Diameter Variance Matters on the Line
We see the same mistake every quarter: a buyer orders 330ml Standard and 355ml Sleek for the same filling line, assuming the shared 202 neck means everything else fits. It does not. The body diameter and height drive the changeover, not the neck.
Our 3104-H19 can bodies are drawn and ironed to the dimensions in the table below. When your line runs within these tolerances, seaming stays clean. When it does not, you get tipped cans on the conveyor, flange wrinkling, or inconsistent seam thickness.
2. Standard vs Sleek Dimensions by Volume
These are the production dimensions we hold for export orders. All five variants use a 202 neck and 3104-H19 alloy.
| Can Profile & Volume | Total Finished Height | Outside Body Diameter | Top Neck Profile | Internal Pressure Peak | Axial Top-Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330ml Standard | 115.19 mm ± 0.20mm | 66.04 mm ± 0.05mm | 202 Profile (52.40 mm) | ≥ 6.2 bar | ≥ 1000 N |
| 330ml Sleek | 146.05 mm ± 0.20mm | 57.40 mm ± 0.05mm | 202 Profile (52.40 mm) | ≥ 6.2 bar | ≥ 1000 N |
| 355ml Standard (12 oz) | 122.22 mm ± 0.20mm | 66.04 mm ± 0.05mm | 202 Profile (52.40 mm) | ≥ 6.2 bar | ≥ 1000 N |
| 355ml Sleek | 155.73 mm ± 0.20mm | 57.40 mm ± 0.05mm | 202 Profile (52.40 mm) | ≥ 6.2 bar | ≥ 1000 N |
| 500ml Standard | 167.84 mm ± 0.20mm | 66.04 mm ± 0.05mm | 202 Profile (52.40 mm) | ≥ 6.2 bar | ≥ 1000 N |
3. What Changes on the Filling Line
Do not confuse the neck with the body. All five variants below use a 202 neck, so the same seamer chuck nose works for the seam itself. What changes is the handling hardware around the can.
Within the Standard family, moving from 330ml to 500ml is a height adjustment. Moving from Standard to Sleek is a width change. Plan for the second one before you sign a mixed-format contract.
4. Internal Coatings by Destination
The can volume does not change the coating chemistry, but the destination does. We run two systems depending on the market:
5. Frequently Asked Questions
Can a 330ml Standard and a 500ml Standard run on the same conveyor?
Yes. Both use a 66.04mm body diameter, so the same guide rails and starwheels work. You only adjust the vertical height of the filler valves and seamer chuck to cover 115.19mm vs 167.84mm.
What is the height difference between 355ml Standard and 355ml Sleek?
355ml Standard is 122.22mm tall with a 66.04mm diameter. 355ml Sleek is 155.73mm tall with a 57.40mm diameter. Both use a 202 neck, but the Sleek needs its own starwheels and guide rails.
Why do Sleek cans hold the same volume with a smaller diameter?
They are taller. A narrower body with extra height gives the same internal volume. The trade-off is a slimmer hand-feel and more shelf facings per meter.
6. Need Samples for Line Verification?
If you are planning a mixed-format run, test the change parts before you commit to a full container. We can ship a combined kit with 330ml Standard, 355ml Standard, 500ml Standard, and 355ml Sleek samples, each with its dimensional report and matching 202 end.
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Contact Christine Wong for 330ml, 355ml, and 500ml testing kits with full dimensional reports.
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