THE BELVAC BCMS

Complete Shaping Solution

Shaped Aluminum Beverage Container Solutions

T HE MOST ADVANCED AND COMPLETE

high speed, high volume aluminum beverage
container solutions available. From container concept
and design to manufacturing cell start up, Belvac
provides solutions to build brands and brand business.

Complete Bottle Container Manufacturing

Cell Design and Implementation.
Branded Metal Packaging Design and Proof
of Manufacturability.
Processes to Significantly Lightweight Metal
Containers.
Machinery to Manufacture the Most Cost
Competitive Differentiated Metal Container.
Operating Speeds of up to 1200 CPM.
Lowest Material Usages, Highest Speed
and Efficiency.
Newly applied shaping technology based on
over Thirty Years of can making experience
with unparalleled support.
Complete Shaping Solution

T HE BELVAC BOTTLE CONTAINER

MANUFACTURING SYSTEM combined
with the Belvac Vertical Shaper, provides varied
shapes necked almost the full length of the container.

A custom designed Belvac Vertical Shaper —

long stroke with modular bases for die necking
a shape down to 200 mm from the cut edge.
The BCMS shapes the top of the 69.85 mm
(2.75 inches) of the container with threading
and finishing modules.
The BCMS has a diameter range of 202 to 307
and a height range from 135 mm to 211 mm.
A Vision for the Future
Operating speed of up to 1200 cpm at a production of 1,250,000
finished containers per day; 600 cpm recirculation.
The Belvac BCMS and Pre-Shaper with Belvac’s Container
Lightweighting Program Can in many instances reduce metal
usage by 15–25%.
Belvac experience and support will insure the final Bottle
Container is cost effective, lightweight and versatile.

Optional Intelligent Machine System to Optimize throughput,

ROI and Profit.

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Passed the Test
Belvac bottle containers “easily met Coke’s SST Specification.”
Belvac bottle container thread and curl for “closure performance
— showed the ability to withstand high pressure retention with-
out releasing the cap (blow-off).”
Belvac bottle container thread and curl for “closure performance —
maintained ease of openability (no tight spots) during removal
and re-application of the cap.”
The Belvac Advantage
One Source Solution
Concept to Implementation
Technology founded in over thirty years experience
Designed for the Future of the Metal Bottle Container

Globally Supported
Produces the Most Cost Effective Container
Highest Throughput
Potential for Light Weighting

Integrated Features
Integrated Light Tester
Vision Quality Inspection System
Remote Diagnostics and Data Collection

Optional Features
Designed for Manufacturing Optimization
Intelligent Manufacturing System
 THE BCMS PROCESS
Innovative Technology
The innovative technology of the
BCMS is capable of producing a wide
range of finished product and can numbered pockets of the first necking
provide value for many diverse Bottle
Can manufacturing applications.
The Process returns the cans to the dual infeed
Cans enter the dual infeed for the first module.
pass, are waxed, and fed into odd The cans are then waxed the second
time and enter the even numbered
turret. pockets for a second pass through the
The cans then pass through 18 18 necking turrets.
stages of necking. After the cans complete the second
They are then trimmed to remove pass of necking they are trimmed a
“earing” from the necking process second time then are expanded.
before entering the dual discharge. The cans then pass through the dual
The odd pocket cans are removed discharge and then threaded, necked,
after they enter the dual discharge. trimmed and curled to complete the
The unique “Recirculating System” finishing operation.
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications BCMS
Can Body Size Range 202 thru 307
Can Neck Size Range 307 to 28 mm
Maximum Can Height 804
Minimum Can Height 5” (127 mm)
Material Specification (0.221 mm), Aluminum ~.0087
Number of Pockets per Turret 10
“Active” Pockets (Recirculating) 5
Rated Speed (CPM): Recirulating Machine 600
Maximum Turret Speed (RPM) 120
Maximum Neck Shoulder Dimension Approximately 2.90 in. (73.8 mm)
Maximum Neck Length 2.75 in. (69.8 mm)
Minimum Neck Length 0.23 in.
Effective Push Cam Stroke (Less BIS) 4.500 in.
KO Cam Stroke 2.870 in.
Cam Dynamics Similar to 595SK at rated speed
Cam Style Matched Velocity
Diameter Change Capability One QC parts kit per can diameter
Height Change Capability “Quick Change”
Ram Assembly Style New precision linear bearing slide
Main Shaft Style New longer 810 style
Guard Style Aluminum Extruded Modular Bi-Fold
Drive Gearing 595 Horizontal Steel Gear Oil Bath
 Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Vertical Shaper Machine Technical Specifications Vertical Shaper Machine
Can Body Size Range 1.779 in. (45.2 mm) to 2.875” (73.00 mm) Maximum Neck Length 7.87 in.

Can Neck Size Reduction As Required Minimum Neck Length N/A

Can Neck Expansion 11.5% Maximum (Material Spec Dependent) Push Cam Stroke 5.10 in.
Maximum Can Height 10 in. Die Cam Stroke 3.98 in.
Minimum Can Height 5 in. Cam Dynamics Reduced Dynamics
Number of Pockets per Working Turret Cam Style Matched Velocity
12
(Necking or Expander Turret)
Cam Working Arc 270°
Number of Pockets per Transfer Turret 20
Diameter Change Capabilities One QC parts kit per can diameter
Pocket to Pocket Integrity Yes
Height Change Capabilities Quick Change
“Active” Pockets (Linear) 12
Ram Assembly Style Dual Cam Followers
Rated Speed (CPM) 1200
Main Shaft Style Vertical
REQUIRED UTILITIES: Pressure Requirements Flow Requirements
Guard Style Aluminum Extrusion Modular
Dual Compressor Setup 70 psig (5 bar) 125 SCFM (59 SLPS)
Main Drive Motor & Gear Box Single Drive or Dual Drive
Process Air per necking or
expander turret Drive Gear Steel Oil Lube
80 psig (5.5 bar)
Brake Circuit Transfer Shaft Assembly QC Capable Modular

Single Compressor Setup 80 psig (5.5 bar) 125 SCFM (59 SLPS) Blowers Floor Standing
per per necking or Infeed Star Wheel 20 Pocket
expander turret
Discharge Star Wheel 20 Pocket
Vacuum / 1 Working Turret 18 in/Hg (458 mm/Hg) 44 ACFM (21 SLPS)
Face Seal Manifold 12 Pocket Modular with HyComp Lining
per per necking or
expander turret Main Drive Side Bearings 2- Single Row Taper Roller Bearings
Machine Overall Dimensions Height 109 in. Die Side Bearing Deep Groove Ball Bearing
Length 56 in.
Width (1 Main Turret 40 in.
+ 2 Transfer Turrets)
Width (with Single Main 19 in.
Turret)
 ABOUT BELVAC

Belvac is the clear

choice for sustainable
B ELVAC IS THE PREFERRED CHOICE OF THE

world’s two piece can makers and the most

trusted source for canmaking technology world-
competitive advantage wide. Belvac leads the industry with its design and
production of continuous motion rotary technol-
and the best option for
ogy. Belvac provides beverage canmakers with
new and innovative high-speed trimming, necking, base reprofiling and
manufacturing reforming, bottom rim coating, flanging and inspec-
tion technology. Belvac has enabled their customers
processes.
to steadily increase line speeds and improve qual-
ity and productivity, while significantly reducing
materials costs. Belvac customers have a sustainable
competitive advantage in their market.
With nearly half a century of experience develop-
ing cutting edge machinery and almost 100% of its
machines still in use, Belvac is the best option for new
and innovative manufacturing processes. A testament
to Belvac’s dedication to quality, defect free prod-
ucts and precision engineering is that nearly all their
machines are still in service — the oldest was made in
the 1970s. Belvac engineers design their machines with
industry leading precision. This technology is backed
by Belvac’s highly trained engineers who have
installed and serviced machines in
49 countries.
Belvac...the choice for all your can making needs.

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