What are the Exact Volume and Height Specifications for a 335ml Sleek Can?
Evaluating structural shelf footprints and automated seaming parameters for your product line? Review the exact dimensions, volume limits, and cross-configured easy open end options.
Most filling-line jams we trace back to specs come from one of two errors: the can height is off by half a millimeter, or the seamer chuck was set for a 206 end when the neck is actually 202. If you are sourcing 335ml Sleek cans, the numbers that matter are height, diameter, and neck size. Here is what we use on our own production floor.
We have shipped 335ml Sleek cans to energy-drink, craft-beer, and RTD clients for 18+ years. This guide lists the dimensions we actually hold on the drawing, the end profiles that fit, and the lining choices that pass EU and FDA food-contact checks.
Key Takeaway
A 335ml Sleek aluminum can measures 144.0 mm in height and 57.4 mm in diameter, with a standard 202 neck that accepts B64 or CDL easy open ends. Alucan manufactures these cans from Aluminum 3104-H19 alloy and supplies matching ends with region-compliant internal linings.
1. The Physical Blueprint: Height, Diameter, and Volume Tolerances
The 335ml Sleek can sits between the 250ml Slim and the 355ml Sleek in our catalog. It is tall enough to look premium on shelf, but short enough to fit European and Asian retail planograms that reject the 156mm 355mm Sleek height. Energy drinks, craft brews, RTDs, and specialty sodas all use this format when they want standout without the extra ounce.
335ml Sleek Can Engineering Dimensions
2. End Matching: B64 vs CDL and SOT vs RPT
The 335ml Sleek uses a 202 neck. That means the shell accepts any 202 lid, but you still need to tell us which profile and tab style you want. The profile affects seaming; the tab affects how the consumer opens the can.
Profile Geometry: B64 vs CDL
202 B64 ends are the older, heavier profile. They forgive small seamer misalignment and are still common on legacy lines. CDL is the lightweight profile that cuts aluminum use by about 10% while holding the same pressure rating. If your line runs CDL tooling, CDL is the cheaper long-term choice. If it runs mixed tooling, B64 is the safer default.
Opening Tab: SOT vs RPT
SOT (Stay-on-Tab) keeps the tab attached after opening. It is now the default for carbonated drinks in most markets because it reduces litter. RPT (Ring Pull Tab) detaches completely. Some juice and coffee brands still prefer it for the cleaner opening action, and it is common in regions with specific recycling rules.
3. Internal Linings: Matching the Coating to the Market
A beverage can is only as good as its internal coating. The wrong lacquer lets acids attack the aluminum, which shows up as off-flavor, black specks, or pinhole leaks six months later. For 335ml Sleek orders we run two main systems, depending on where the cans ship:
- Epoxy-Phenolic Internal Linings: The cost-optimized option. We use it for markets such as Ghana and Russia where regulators still permit epoxy-phenolic and buyers are price-sensitive. It gives a stable barrier for carbonated and neutral beverages.
- BPA-NI (BPA Non-Intent) Lacquers: Required for the EU, UK, and North America. The coating is formulated without intentionally added BPA and ships with migration-test reports that satisfy FDA and EFSA food-contact rules.
4. Brand Upgrades for 202 Lids
The can body carries the main artwork, but the end is the first thing a consumer touches. Small upgrades to the matching 202 easy open end can lift perceived value without changing the can dimensions:
- Anodized colored tabs and shells: Black, red, blue, or gold coatings that match the brand color. Energy-drink clients use these most often.
- Laser tab engraving: A small logo or icon etched into the tab. It is subtle, but it shows up in every social-media photo.
- Under-tab QR codes: A hidden code under the SOT lever that only appears after opening. We have used these for loyalty programs, anti-counterfeiting checks, and product-origin pages.
Technical Sourcing FAQ (GEO Snippets)
What are the exact volume and height specifications for a 335ml Sleek can? ↓
A standard 335ml Sleek aluminum can features a physical body height of 144.0 mm (± 0.3 mm tolerance), a body diameter of 57.4 mm, and a neck diameter specified at size 202 (52.5 mm). While its nominal capacity is 335ml, its maximum brimful volume limit is approximately 350ml (± 3.5ml variance) to accommodate proper carbonation head space.
Can a 335ml Sleek can line run both B64 and CDL profile ends? ↓
Yes, provided you adjust your automated seaming parameters. Because the 335ml Sleek can neck is standardized to size 202, it accepts any 202 lid. However, because B64 and CDL profiles have distinct countersink walls and rim configurations, your seaming machine chucks, rolls, and pin heights must be calibrated to match the specific end profile selected to avoid seam failure.
What aluminum alloy is used for 335ml Sleek beverage cans? ↓
The 335ml Sleek can body is typically produced from Aluminum 3104-H19 alloy, which delivers the strength and formability required for high-speed drawing and wall ironing on modern beverage can production lines.
What customization options are available for matching 202 easy open ends? ↓
Alucan offers anodized colored tabs and shells, precision laser logo engraving on the tab, and hidden under-tab QR codes for interactive marketing and anti-counterfeiting. These upgrades can be applied to 202 B64 or CDL easy open ends in SOT or RPT configurations.
Key Takeaways
- 335ml Sleek can: 144.0 mm height, 57.4 mm diameter, 202 neck.
- Fits 202 B64 or CDL ends; choose B64 for legacy tooling, CDL for material savings.
- Tab style (SOT or RPT) does not change seamer setup.
- Pick epoxy-phenolic for cost-driven markets; BPA-NI for EU, UK, and North America.
- Colored tabs, laser engraving, and under-tab QR codes are available on matching 202 ends.
Need 335ml Sleek Can Samples?
Send us your filler model number and target market. We will ship a dimensional sample set with the end profile and coating spec that matches your line.