Soudronic at Metpack 2026
We joined Metpack 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for the metal packaging industry, with a strong focus on welding technology. At our booth, visitors had the opportunity to experience four of our flagship welders, along with our latest powder and curing systems.
Throughout the exhibition, we welcomed a large number of customers, partners, and industry professionals from around the world. The event provided an excellent platform for valuable discussions, new contacts, and the exchange of ideas across the metal packaging industry.
At our booth, we presented modernization concepts for classic welding machines, demonstrating how existing equipment can be upgraded to achieve new levels of durability, efficiency, and safety. Visitors also experienced live demonstrations of mySoudronic, our customer portal offering smart applications for daily operations.
We sincerely thank everyone who visited our booth and contributed to a successful and inspiring Metpack 2026.
Soudronic welders
Designed in accordance with food-safety guidelines, all welders combine the most proven features and technologies from across the entire Soudronic portfolio. All series offer simplified handling and improved production performance. Key innovations include:
- A redesigned wire drive system with considerably less wire loops and rolls.
- A DISCON+ D-Lock roller head connection for better current conduction, reduced risk of leaks due to mishandling, and longer lifetime.
- A completely redesigned cooling system, the new FLUID+ closed-loop system that replaces previously separate units.
- UNICONTROL 4
SOUCAN series
The SOUCAN 860 S was showcased alongside the SOUCAN 660 S and is based on the new SOUCAN 800/1000 S series. It includes all of the reliable features of the S series. These bodymakers come with the well-established, high-performance «letterbox» rounding system. Additionally, the newly developed, longer run-out conveyor ensures the stable and precise transport of long aerosol cans.
SOUCAN welders are built with extremely robust and reliable structures engineered for long-term performance.
Learn more about SOUCAN 600 S series:
Discover the latest addition to the S series:
COMPACT top- and bottom-seam welder
Looking for a flexible canbody welder offering cutting-edge technology, advanced safety, and outstanding value? The new COMPACT series delivers exactly that.
The COMPACT is the first welding machine in the market that uniquely integrates two canbody welding concepts in one machine design. Small cans are welded in the traditional concept with seam on top while large and heavy containers are welded on the bottom.
COMPACT highlights
- Speed range: 40 – 240 cans per minute
- Equipped with DISCON D-Lock roller head and FLUID+ cooling
- 5 minute height changes, under 20 minute for complete format changes
- Available with SMARTControl or UNICONTROL 4
- Fully enclosed design for maximum safety
- Swiss-engineered reliability at a surprisingly competitive price
Discover the potential of the COMPACT:
Outside powder system PowerCOAT oP
Just launched a new product but unhappy with the visible welding seam? Choose the color from our new powder type that perfectly matches your canbody decoration. With PowerCOAT oP the usually time-consuming change of powder color is done within 15 to 30 minutes.
To ensure that only a minimal amount of powder gets in the can, we developed the ZeroGAP system that constantly monitors and adjusts the gap between each canbody.
More about PowerCOAT oP:
PowerCURE induction curing oven
This advanced, compact induction curing oven is ideal for general and food can lines. Its modular coil design maximizes energy efficiency by optimizing the introduction of heat into metal at the smallest possible can-to-coil-gap. It produces zero CO2 and NOX emissions and eliminates the need for handling a gas supply in production plants, ultimately reducing costs.
Learn more about PowerCURE:
Upgrades & Premium Conversions
Soudronic machines are built for exceptional longevity. With proper maintenance, they can run for decades. However, to ensure continued service and access to electrical spare parts, we now offer premium conversion packages that modernize your classic welding machines from the ground up. These premium conversions come with an additional ten years of service availability. Take a look at the time-lapse video showcasing the complete premium conversion of a Norma BWM welder that we presented at our booth.
With our standardized partial upgrades, the efficiency of welders, slitters, coating and curing systems, as well as can assembling and end-making equipment, can be significantly increased.
Live demonstration of mySoudronic
With mySoudronic, customers and operators have access to powerful applications anytime, anywhere, and on any device. The platform supports daily operations, enhances service quality, and ensures optimal use of your Soudronic machinery. Many services are free to use!
mySoudronic applications
- Machine overview
- Insights
- Academy e-Learning
- Machine documentation
- Support tickets
- Self support
Metpack 2026
Date
Tuesday to Friday, May 5–8, 2026
Soudronic booth
Hall 3, Booth 3A19
Venue
Messe Essen
Norbertstrasse 2
45131 Essen, Germany
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