INDUSTRIAL

AluminumCanning
HandbookWHO WE ARE
Omniseal Solutions™ is a global engineering leader withover 65 years of historical legacy, relentlessly dedicatedto the design and manufacture of precision sealing andmaterial solutions that protect critical applications in themost demanding environments and passionately driven topush “Beyond the Boundaries of Possible”.
This pioneering spirit has led us to be specialists in engineering
many precision solutions such as the self-lubricating composite
materials used for Aluminum Food & Beverage canningequipment.
These composite parts are included in the following applications and can also be reworked for a customer’s
existing application.
• Presses• Bodymakers• Trimmers• Inside Sprays• Ovens• Decorators• Neckers

Aside from the canning industry, Omniseal Solutions™ also provides other composite solutions for hightemperature and long-life applications in industrial and aviation applications. This knowledge was gained asa result of the acquisition of HyComp, LLC in 2018, an expert in advanced composite technology.
Originally founded in 1986, HyComp, LLC initially focused on business development in the North American
steel / aluminum rolling mills, aluminum canning and aerospace markets, later shifting globally in the mid1990s. In 2001, SMS bought HyComp, LLC for its material technology and processing capabilities, creating a
new pattern and direction towards the industrial market, which continues to grow with emerging business inthe aluminum beverage and food canning equipment market.

WHAT WE OFFER> With over 30 years of successfully designing and manufacturing parts forboth OEMs and end users in the canning industry, we fully understand thetolerances, clearances, and overall level of quality required in this business.
>Proven processes include injection, compression, and transfer molding
with press sizes ranging from 150 to 500 tons.
> We have the ability to design, build, and modify injection andcompression mold tooling and fixtures, which allows us to offera start to finish solution under one roof.
>Machining capabilities and experience is longstanding withtechnical and complex solutions for long and short fiberengineered thermoplastics and thermoset composites using
CNC machining and CNC turning services, as well as CNC ID /OD grinding, surface grinding, honing, and lapping.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE MATERIALS
Omniseal Solutions™ produces self-lubricating composites for a wide array of applications including thecan making industry.
Wearcomp® and Meldin® 7500 (formerly known as Fibrecomp®) materials are a blend of polyimide resin,carbon and graphite fillers. These materials have superior mechanical strength and wear characteristics,
combined with a low co-efficient of friction and excellent dimensional stability.
Property Description

Degrees

Units

Wearcomp®
SMC

BMCg/cm

1.55

1.50

23°C (73°F)

MPa (PSI)

220 (32,000)

83 (12,000)

260°C (500°F)

MPa (PSI)

186 (27,000)

55 (8,000)

Flexural Strength

23°C (73°F)

MPa (PSI)

345 (50,000)

103 (12,000)

260°C (500°F)

MPa (PSI)

310 (45,000)

83 (15,000)

Compressive Strength

23°C (73°F)

MPa (PSI)

517 (75,000)

248 (36,000)

260°C (500°F)

MPa (PSI)

345 (50,000)

172 (25,000)

315°C (600°F)

315°C (600°F)

Raw Material TypeSpecific Gravity

Meldin® 7500

Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength

Thermal Properties
Temperature Range
Wear Characteristics
Co-efficient of Friction

0.15-0.20

0.10-0.20

2.8 (80,000)

4.2 (120,000)

Reinforcing Materials

Carbon Fiber

Carbon Fiber/ Graphite

Resin Matrix

Polyimide

Polyimide

Limiting PV (unlubricated)MPa•m/s

GeneralBushings, manifolds, wear bands and liners manufactured with our composite materials provide extended life as compared totraditional materials such as nylon, PTFE, PEEK and lubricated bronze. As a result, can manufacturers are ensured higher productivity,
clean operations and overall lower cost of ownership.
WEARCOMP® / PTFE MANIFOLD WEAR
COMPARISON LIGHT TESTERWEAR COMPARISON(50 MILLION CYCLES)

UNLUBRICATED WEARCOMP® COMPOSITE
400.00910.40.75

0.30.008

0.005
0.004

NYLON
BUTTONS

200.50100.250.0030.002

Unlubricated Wearcomp ®

0.001
012MONTHS

PTFE

*0.2

*0.1

*MELDIN ® 7500
00WEAR IN INCHESWEAR (X.001”)

BUSHING WEAR INCHES

300.006

WEAR (mm)Lubricated Bronze

0.007

Wearcomp ®
024006MONTHS

12*Material removed to reface manifold.

BENEFITS
Self-lubricating material eliminates the need for constantlubrication / greasing, saving mess and cost.
Extended life improves productivity due to low wear rate, providing at least 4 times
longer life compared to traditional materials such as nylon, PTFE, PEEK and bronze.
Continuous operating temperature capability of 316⁰C (600⁰F)
Light weight, excellent dimensional stability and high impact resistance18

HOW WE WORK
Through co-development and a collaborative
spirit, your specific challenges can be solved!
ProblemAnalysis•Internal and external requirements are met
during every aspect of product realization andpart qualification.
• The entire process is managed from designconcept to full scale production.

Manufacturing
Process Design

MaterialExpertise•Engineers work concurrently with yourtechnical team to assist in all phases of theproduct development process.
• Repeatable, consistent, and stable processes
are established, producing high quality
products that extend service life as well as savetime and cost.

Material Expertise

Mold ToolOptions

Manufacturing Specialists

PartDesign

Collaborative Design Partners

THE FIRST BREAKTHROUGH
In 2001, a can maker came to Omniseal Solutions™ with a wear problem
on their necker star wheel manifold. The manifold was made of PTFEmaterial. Due to the high speed operation, the star wheel warped andwore unevenly. The can maker spent hours replacing the manifold,which caused production losses.
Omniseal Solutions™ offered a star wheel manifold, which surpassed thecan maker’s expectation.

WEARCOMP / PTFE MANIFOLD WEAR
COMPARISON NECKER MANIFOLD®

0.4

Extended life makes a critical impact on this industry since aluminum
can manufacturers produce millions of cans each day. They rely on highspeed equipment and can making is economical only if they can run theplant uninterrupted. In these situations, composite solutions provide lowwear, dimensional stability, great reliability, and reductions ins downtime
and maintenance costs.

PTFE

WEAR IN INCHES

0.3

0.20.1

Wearcomp ®
006MONTHS

12ALUMINUM CAN PRODUCTION:

WHERE COMPOSITE MATERIALS GO BEYOND

1. BODY MAKER RAM
CARTRIDGES

2. TRIMMER SPINDLE
HOUSINGS

3. DECORATORS

Body Maker Ram Cartridges are upgradedwith Hycomp™ composite bushings for
reduced shaft clearance, which provide
better alignment and reduce wear and tear
to your tooling. These type of bushings allow
the shaft to make contact with the bearingsurface without scratching, maintainingalignment and reducing amount ofhydrostatic pressure needed. This will
preserve your pumps and seals!

Trimmer Spindle Housings are linedwith Hycomp™ composite materials tosignificantly improve trimmer performancethrough the elimination of grease, improved
shaft (and tool) alignment, and prevention of
metal on metal galling that causes the tool
head to stick.

Decorators are expensive to service andrun for long periods of time once set up.
Any upgrades that can extend its service
life are invaluable. Hycomp™ composite air
manifolds are prime examples of this typeof upgrade. Our materials run and maintainshape for longer periods, which improve
air seal, maintain alignment, and reduce
maintenance downtime.

4. IC SPRAY MACHINES

5. NECKER RAM HOUSINGS

6. LIGHT TESTERS

Hycomp™ composite air manifolds andwear rings improve service life on this spray
application. As a continuously operated andsimpler machine, you want to be able to let it
run with confidence without any maintenanceissue. Our materials are dimensionally stableand offer extended service life, so you can set
this machine up and move on to other morelabor intensive projects.

Necker Ram Housings on both pusher
and tooling sides are lined with Hycomp™
composite materials. Our material stability
quadruples service life and improvesalignment, protecting your tooling andreducing scrap. Because composites have
low friction, customers can completely
eliminate automatic grease feeds, which
either clog up (leading to shaft seizure) or
over-lubricate. A huge mess is averted!

Light Testers must maintain perfect balanceor measurements will be off and good canscould be scrapped. If you can maintainmachine alignment, you can maintain aquality product and reduce scrap. Hycomp™
manifolds are designed and engineered toachieve this alignment. They do not deform
under load and maintain shape for longer
service cycles, allowing you to ‘set-and-forget’
your parts and the function they serve.

ONE GLOBAL TEAM… A DEDICATED CUSTOMER FOCUS

GLOBAL & LOCAL PRESENCE
With 17 manufacturing facilities in 10 different countries, Omniseal Solutions™ is a diverse groupthat is committed to being customer centric.
Contact our industrial team of experts for more information. We have local resources to support you!
· North America, Mexico & Canada: Patrick McSweeney; patrick.mcsweeney@saintgobain.com; Mob: +1 216 849 3210
· South America: Rodrigo Boscolo Costa; rodrigo.boscolo@saint-gobain.com; Mob: +55 19 99417 1644
· Northern & Western Europe: Roland Wagner; roland.wagner@saint-gobain.com; Mob: +49 177 386 9254
· Central Europe: Regina Schaade; regina.schaade@saint-gobain.com; Mob: +49 172 232 5371
· Southern & Eastern Europe: Alessio Romiti; alessio.romiti@saint-gobain.com; Mob: +39 334 698 1366
· India: Hitesh Chawhan; Hitesh.chawhan@saint-gobain.com; Mob: +91 97316 00711· China: Sam Xu; sam.xu@saint-gobain.com; Mob: +86 137 01093921· South East Asia: George Boey; George.boey@saint-gobain.com; Mob: +65 9630 1351

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