When we talk about both beverage cans and spray cans, are they actually similar or different? Many might just think it’s about the type of can, but it’s closer to our daily lives than we think. Let’s dive into this with Aluminium Loop and find out.

Spray cans come in steel or aluminum (learn how to tell the difference!). Though both are often called “aluminum,” spray cans use a special, strong type of aluminum alloy. This means aluminium is mixed with other elements to suit various product formations. Both aluminum cans (spray & beverage) recycle forever, unlike steel cans (rust & material loss).

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Beverage cans use two series of aluminium alloy, depending on the function of the can body and lid. The can body uses series 3 aluminium (aluminium mixed with manganese) which is quite strong but also flexible and tough, making it easy to shape. The lid uses series 5 aluminium (aluminium mixed with magnesium), which is harder and more brittle but also resistant to corrosion, ensuring the lid stays intact and easy to open. Although beverage cans and lids are made from different series of aluminium alloy, there are techniques that allow for the entire can to be recycled read about recycling aluminium beverage cans here)

Aluminium spray cans are made from series 7 aluminium alloy (aluminium mixed with zinc), known for its high strength, lightweight, and high-pressure resistance. However, it’s used only for the can body, with the valve made of steel and the nozzle made of plastic.