Give Your Product a 
Competitive Edge

Belvac's Container Engineering Services (CES), where innovation meets precision to produce industry-leading lightweight containers. Our comprehensive, six-phase process, expertly crafted by our team of engineers, ensures that every container we design not only meets but exceeds your expectations. By reducing scrap and spoilage on our proprietary equipment, Belvac is your perfect partner for maximizing production output.

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The Container Engineering Process

The Container Engineering Process affords customers the opportunity to design, test, create tooling and market samples all without lifting a finger.

Defining Specifications

Beginning with a clear goal, Belvac begins with providing an overview of our services and the Container Engineering Process while simultaneously determining your specific requirements and framework conditions.

Concept Development

With a clear path ahead, Belvac’s Container Engineering team begins developing precise concepts unique to the scope of your project. Whether you’re looking to down gauge or create an entirely new individual packaging concept, our expert team is here to help.

Visualization

Images and modeling can provide a valuable tool for making technical comparisons or creating a common understanding of customer’s requirements. In line with the project specifications, we develop a wide range of options to help you visualize and understand your packaging concept.

FEA Simulation

Utilizing an expert team of Engineers, Belvac performs a Finite Element Analysis (FEA) which tests the package under various conditions ensuring its viability and structural integrity.

Prototype Sampling

Utilizing Belvac’s on-site can making Pilot Line, our expert team can manufacture test samples to perform further container testing. Belvac also tests the container’s Tooling designs in real production conditions.

Quality Analysis Testing

Utilizing Belvac’s on-site can making Pilot Line, our expert team can manufacture test samples to perform further container testing. Belvac also tests the container’s Tooling designs in real production conditions.

Industry Leading
 Lightweight Containers

At Belvac, we specialize in designing beverage cans with exceptionally competitive weights and dome performance. Whether you're looking to create a new beverage can or enhance existing designs, our engineering services offer the perfect solution. Our lightweight container designs are meticulously crafted to optimize coil thickness and material usage.

Achieve Future Downgauging Projects

Belvac’s in-house Pilot Line offers an unparalleled advantage for achieving future downgauging projects without disrupting your production capabilities. With in-house design and manufacturing capabilities, we can bring your container to life while validating the Tooling design. Belvac’s Pilot Line also features a full laboratory to complete all required Quality Analysis testing.

Partner with Belvac to leverage our cutting-edge technology and services, ensuring your container projects are executed with excellence and efficiency. Let us help you maximize your production output while maintaining the highest standards of quality.

Tooling Design

HIPped Yttria Tetragonal Zirconia Polycrystal (YTZP) is often used for demanding applications that require tight tolerances and excellent wear resistance. This strong, hard material also features a near-flawless microstructure.

Why use Zirconia Ceramics for knock-outs and Necking dies?

Compared with other materials, Yttria Zirconia Ceramics provide corrosion and abrasion resistance, outstanding toughness, and excellent strength. Belvac uses a proprietary, advanced powder formula made in-house and manufactures all YTZP Ceramic blanks, resulting in higher-quality products and shorter lead times for customers. Belvac Necking Dies and knock-outs also go through a custom “Whitening” process to allow for quick, easy visual inspection in the Can Plant.

How does Belvac tooling support can production?

  • Efficient Production: Belvac’s tooling is designed to help maximize high-speed manufacturing processes while reducing disruptions and improving longevity with exceptional tooling life.
  • Material Efficiency: The process is designed to minimize waste and rework tooling wherever possible, helping ensure the highest level of finished can quality while maximizing resources.
  • Long-Lasting Performance: Yttria Zirconia Ceramics deliver a significant advantage over other materials, including corrosion and abrasion resistance, outstanding toughness, and excellent strength.

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