The cylindrical shape of a can is no longer a matter of course. At the „ADF&PCD“ trade fair in Paris, Ball Aerosol Packaging presented a „360-degree aerosol can“ made of aluminium, which can be formed into individual shapes using a special embossing process.
Brands should be recognised via the Can design can be experienced in a new visual and tactile way. That is the idea behind the innovative can. „Our customers are always looking for ways to differentiate their products on the market. The development of 360-degree technology pursued this goal. Thanks to the endless design possibilities, we can customise the cans to almost any customer request,“ explains Jason Galley, Director Global Innovations and Business Development at Ball Aerosol Packaging.
„The recessed area is not only visually appealing, it can also User friendliness of the product by providing a better grip. Products that are used in wet rooms and easily slip out of the hand can benefit from this in particular.“
Jason Galley
Tins are ideal for personal care and household products
This makes the Aerosol aluminium cans especially for personal care and household products, says Ball and also emphasises the sustainability of aluminium cans. This is because they can be recycled again and again without any loss of quality.
Perimeters from 45 to 57 millimetres possible
Thanks to the new process, aluminium cans can now also take on shapes that were previously only possible with Plastic packaging were known. This is because the pages can be recessed and embossed as desired. The recessed areas could also be provided with illustrations and visually emphasised. The production of the 360-degree cans was integrated into Ball's existing production facilities.
For filling volumes from 100 to 300 millilitres
Ball Aerosol Packaging offers 360-degree cans with circumferences of 45 to 57 millimetres. This results in Filling volumes from 100 to 300 millilitres. The company offers its customers full support in designing the cans. On request, design concepts can be developed and drafts can be realised using Rapid prototyping created. Of course, it is also possible to manufacture purely to order according to the customer's specifications.
Jason Galley has announced that the first 360-degree cans from customers will be launched on the market this year. The response to the new product at the trade fair in Paris was very good: „Our stand was the ‘place to be“ this year."
