Turnkey can making systems
We provide a complete range of machines and components for the can making industry focusing on three-piece and two-piece can production lines and end making systems. Our machines cover the entire manufacturing process. Today, with more than 15,000 machines and system components installed, our production systems can be found virtually all over the world.
Our products
We design, manufacture, install and maintain fully integrated canbody production lines, operating from very low speeds to a maximum of 1,200 cans per minute, to produce cans, pails, drums and irregularly shaped metal containers. The range of machines contains slitters, transfer systems, welding machines, seam protection and curing systems, bodyformers and seamers, two-piece can production lines, endmaking and peel-off systems.
Products
Slitter
High precision guillotine slitters or rotary slitters with fully automated cutting heads that allow fast format changes.
Transfer Systems
High-capacity transfer systems for all system layouts and configurations with a feeding capacity of up to 1,500 blanks per minute.
Canbody Welder
Welding machines that offer maximum speed, efficiency and flexibility, reliability and user-friendliness.
Coating (Seam Protection)
Fully automated powder-coating or wet-lacquering systems for inner and outer seams at various positions. They guarantee easy, clean operation and low powder or lacquer consumption.
Curing Systems
Modular range of curing systems designed to cure the seam protection layer effectively. Available as gas or induction heating in linear or U-shape.
Can Assembling
Multi-function systems that perform several operations from forming to seaming at low, medium and high speeds. They feature high-level modularity and process capability.
Tester
Pressure decay and light testers for all sizes and shapes i. e. round, square, irregular, cans, drums, pails. Carousel or linear test units adjust easily to the size and shape of the metal container.
2-Piece Cans
Complete production lines for deep-drawn round, conical, rectangular, or irregularly shaped canbodies. High performance presses and 2PC combination machines.
End Making
High efficiency multi-die presses for ends and shells.
Peel-off Ends
Single and multi-lane heat-sealing systems to produce POE.
Conveyor
Conveying systems from trusted third-party suppliers engineered to our customer’s needs.
Palletizer
Customized palletizing systems from trusted third-party suppliers, and stacker for general lines from Sabatier.
Digital Solutions
With Soudronic Digital Solutions, we provide innovative solutions that address your daily challenges.
Accessories
Additional equipment and devices suited for each process step of a can making system.
News
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BPC, SPC powder (coating) systems
Production of unit has been stopped because key components are no longer available. As many electronic components used in older Frei AG systems are getting phased-out by suppliers, the need to adapt electrical systems to accommodate new equivalent replacements is …
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PCA, PCB and ECM, FCM gas curing systems
Production of unit has been stopped because key components are no longer available. As many electronic components used in older Frei AG systems are getting phased-out by suppliers, the need to adapt electrical systems to accommodate new equivalent replacements is …
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mySoudronic – Our brand-new customer portal!
We provide support for you and your operators anytime, anywhere, and on any device with mySoudronic. This single point of entry offers a wide range of useful applications. Train your operators with Academy e-learning modules or help yourself with self-support …
Events
LATAMCAN in Buenos Aires
The Latin American Canmakers Conference will take place from 17 – 19 April, 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. We will participate in the exhibition, come and visit us.
Cannex Fillex Asia Pacific
We will be presenting our machines and innovations at the world canmaking congress Cannex Fillex in Guangzhou, China from 16 – 19 July 2024.
Our services
Customers learn the meaning of Soudronic support long before they sign a contract. We listen to their needs, suggest solutions, and accompany them throughout the entire decision-making process. Our service starts with the delivery of the machine or system and continues for the entire duration of its productive life. We make sure that our customers’ systems run smoothly by providing training programs for operating personnel and support through our skilled technicians. We provide a comprehensive inventory of 30,000 genuine spare parts and standardized solutions for upgrades and conversions.
Services
After Sales Service
Our global after-sales service starts with the delivery of the machine or system and continues for the entire duration of its productive life. We carry out remote diagnostics or send a technician to a customer’s production site at short notice.
Spare Parts
Around the world and around the clock, our customers can rely on a prompt supply of spare parts that reduce downtime to a minimum. We stock a comprehensive inventory of 40,000 genuine spare and wear parts with the Soudronic quality seal ready for immediate dispatch.
Upgrades & Conversions
Properly maintained, our canbody welders and machines will last virtually forever. That’s why our standardized solutions for upgrades and conversions, offering quantum leaps in efficiency and economy, are often considered a sensible alternative to the purchase of a new machine.
Training
All our customer training programs are individually tailored either to specific machines or to entire production lines. They can choose from standardized to customized training programs at one of our training centers or on-site. Our aim is to enable all participants to operate and maintain our machines safely, efficiently, and economically.
Laboratory
To provide our customers with the highest product quality, Soudronic has a well-equipped metallurgical laboratory at our headquarters in Bergdietikon, Switzerland.
Explore our World of Factories
Dive into our 3D-world showcasing complete can production lines. Explore our high-speed performance or flexible three-piece can making lines. Move through the buildings to discover end making or two-piece can making systems. Learn more about our great upgrades and conversions offers that will ensure the productivity of your valuable installations.
Soudronic Group
Founded in 1953, Soudronic’s headquarters are located in Bergdietikon near Zurich. Today, the company employs a total of around 600 people in its development and production facilities throughout the world and all subsidiaries. The company’s sales and service network covers more than 120 countries, servicing a large and globally spread customer base. Thanks to its sound financial basis, Soudronic remained independent throughout its 70 years of history.
Our brands and subsidiaries
Members of Soudronic Group are Sabatier in France, who are specialized in general lines and Ocsam Cepak in Italy, specialized in slitters and transfer systems. In 2020 welder specialist Can Man from Switzerland joined Soudronic Group as well as Frei AG, Switzerland, as additional brand for coating and curing systems.
Soudronic and sustainability
At Soudronic, we believe the canmaking industry has a responsibility to enlighten consumers about the largely unperceived ecological benefits of our products. If this helps to change consumer perceptions about metal packaging – and push up recycling rates still further, we will already have taken a major step forward.
Career@Soudronic
Soudronic Group counts around 600 employees in eleven countries and offers motivated and well-qualified individuals of all ages challenging job and career opportunities in various areas like engineering, assembly, manufacturing, maintenance, administration, sales or customer service.