{"product_id":"seam-inspection-kit","title":"Seam Inspection Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex min-h-0 grow flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden @[53.5rem]\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSeam Inspection Kit\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper seam inspection is essential for confirming that your can seamer is correctly calibrated and producing secure, consistent double seams. This kit includes the two tools needed to measure both the external seam thickness and the internal body and cover hooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeam Tear-Down Tool:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 6-inch manual can opener custom-modified to work with aluminum beverage cans. It removes the can body from the end without damaging the seam, allowing the internal body hook and cover hook to be measured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6-Inch Digital Calipers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides accurate measurements of seam thickness, body hook, and cover hook. The clear digital display allows measurements to be read quickly in inches or millimeters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor video demonstrations, visit our videos: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Toq-DVt97Vg?si=EoTe9FFgBuNdi_yV\"\u003eHow To Perform a Seam Inspection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/_IG9gYybp5U?si=31ScvKv3GQUl8x4G\"\u003eModel 8 Can Seamer: Seam Inspection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeam Inspection Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTools Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/oktoberdesign.com\/products\/digital-calipers\"\u003eDigital Calipers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/oktoberdesign.com\/products\/seam-inspection-tool\"\u003eSeam Tear-Down Tool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVideo Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/_IG9gYybp5U?si=31ScvKv3GQUl8x4G\"\u003eModel 8 Can Seamer: Seam Inspection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Toq-DVt97Vg?si=EoTe9FFgBuNdi_yV\"\u003eHow to Perform a Seam Inspection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore You Begin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that you are using the correct can, end, upper chuck, lower adapter, and machine settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeam a sample can. Water may be added to give the can stability during seaming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the digital calipers to inches and confirm that the display reads \u003ccode\u003e0.000\u003c\/code\u003e when fully closed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not squeeze the calipers excessively. Apply only enough pressure for the jaws to contact the seam or hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Measure the Seam Thickness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the finished can upright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the flat jaws of the digital calipers over the outside edge of the seam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the calipers perpendicular to the seam so the jaws sit flat against both sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently close the jaws and record the measurement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure the seam in at least three locations around the can, approximately 120 degrees apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid measuring directly at the end overlap area, where the seam may naturally be slightly thicker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the measurements with the applicable \u003cstrong\u003eOP2 seam thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e specification below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OP1 specification applies to a seam stopped after the first seaming operation. The OP2 specification applies to the completed double seam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Open the Can\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpty the can before beginning the tear-down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the tear-down tool inside the top of the can, below the seamed edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperate the tool around the can to separate the can body from the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the body carefully. The cut aluminum may have sharp edges, so wear cut-resistant gloves and safety glasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate the remaining can-body material from the end until the internal body hook and cover hook are exposed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid bending, flattening, or damaging the hooks during removal, as this can affect the measurements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Measure the Cover Hook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecover hook\u003c\/strong\u003e is the portion of the can end that folds underneath and inward during seaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify the hook formed from the end material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the caliper jaws across the full height of the hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the jaws square to the measurement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose the calipers gently and record the result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the measurement with the applicable cover-hook specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Measure the Body Hook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ebody hook\u003c\/strong\u003e is the portion of the can body flange that folds upward inside the completed seam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocate the hook formed from the can-body material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the caliper jaws across the full height of the hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose the calipers gently without flattening or distorting the aluminum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord the measurement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the result with the applicable body-hook specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Evaluate the Results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll measured dimensions should fall within the applicable ranges. Inspect the seam and hooks for visible defects, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrinkles or sharp vees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncomplete or uneven hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDroops or false seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut or fractured metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive variation around the seam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose, uneven, or visibly distorted seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf any measurement is outside the specified range, stop production and recalibrate the seamer before packaging additional product. Repeat the inspection using a newly seamed can after making adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeam Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eCan and End Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eOP1 Seam Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eOP2 Seam Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eCover Hook\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eBody Hook\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200\/202 ends on aluminum cans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.074–.078 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.043–.046 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.053–.065 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.055–.075 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e202 ends on PET cans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.083–.089 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.059–.072 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.043–.063 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.063–.086 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e206 ends on aluminum cans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.074–.078 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.046–.050 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.060–.070 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.060–.080 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 ends on aluminum cans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.104–.112 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.064–.068 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.065–.085 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.072–.088 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePET Can Specs: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEAM THICK  1.50-1.85 in\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEAM HGHT 2.30-2.80 in\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOVERLAP 0.65-1.15 in\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBODY HOOK 1.60-2.20 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003eEND HOOK 1.10-1.60 in\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e These specifications apply only to the listed can and end combinations. 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