Improving can performance

Protact^® for peel-off end rings
Designed for quick, easy and safe removal, peel-off ends on metal cans are widely appreciated by consumers and demand is growing. Protact^® with a polypropylene coating meets the high quality requirements for peel-off rings. Seal integrity is one of the most important aspects in food packaging. Due to the 100% polypropylene bond between the Protact^® ring and the membrane, the seal integrity of Protact^® is superior to that of heat seal lacquers and can reduce heat sealing time. Because of its exceptional bonding strength it can be used in a continuous retort filling process. 

Protact^® for fish
The combination of steel and food-grade polymer Protact^® sets a new standard in the fish canning industry, particularly for DRD can production. Food packaging made from Protact^® complies with all FDA and European Union food contact standards, enabling food processors to use the same packaging for global distribution - a tremendous logistical benefit. Pre-coating is not needed, simplifying safety compliance for food and fish processors, and saving costs. Protact^® is specifically engineered to withstand demanding filling and packing processes, delivering the best possible product to the consumer.

Better formable steels for easy-open ends
Steel for easy-open ends requires high strength to withstand the retorting process, yet still enabling the ends to be easy to open. Finally, the steel must be ductile enough for seaming and rivet forming operations. Corus offers a range of nitrogenised steel based products that deliver this range of mechanical properties.