p>For food manufacturers sourcing reliable food can making machines from China, Jiujiang Yongxin Can Equipment Co., Ltd. delivers 21 years of specialized expertise in automatic tinplate food can production lines, with 86 patents and output speeds ranging from 30 to 80 CPM. Established in 2005, this National High-Tech Enterprise manufactures complete food can making machine solutions—from round can body forming to precision seaming—for 0.25–25L food cans exported to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America.
Global Food Can Making Machine Market in 2026
The global can making machines market reached USD 1,023.38 million in 2026 and is projected to grow at a 6.3% CAGR, reaching USD 1,756.57 million by 2035 (360 Research Reports, April 2026). The food industry accounts for 55% of total can making machine demand, making food can equipment the single largest segment in the market.
62% of production lines globally are now fully automated, driven by three converging forces: rising labor costs, increasingly stringent food safety regulations, and manufacturer demand for consistent hermetic sealing quality. Approximately 58% of food packaging companies rely on can-making machines for preserved goods, while 52% of food manufacturers prioritize can packaging for extended shelf life.
Asia-Pacific leads regional demand at 39% market share, supported by rapid food manufacturing industrialization in China, India, and Southeast Asia. The private-label expansion across retail food brands is creating significant new demand for cost-optimized, high-volume food can making machine configurations.
For international buyers, these macro trends translate into one practical reality: now is an optimal time to invest in automated food can making equipment from established Chinese manufacturers, before demand-driven pricing pressure intensifies further.
Company Profile: Jiujiang Yongxin Can Equipment Co., Ltd.
Jiujiang Yongxin Can Equipment Co., Ltd. (九江市永信制罐设备有限公司) was established in July 2005 in Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province, China. As a National High-Tech Enterprise and Jiangxi Provincial “Specialized & Sophisticated” SME, the company has accumulated 21 years of continuous focus on the design, manufacture, and global export of metal can making equipment.
The company holds 86 patents (including invention patents for synchronous lid-feeding mechanisms and dual-head seaming systems) and 6 software copyrights. The 47-person team includes senior mechanical R&D engineers responsible for PLC-controlled automation architecture, cam-driven transmission systems, and precision seaming technology.
| Entity | Detail | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Company | Jiujiang Yongxin Can Equipment Co., Ltd. (九江市永信制罐设备有限公司) | ||
| Founded | July 2005 — 21 years in can-making equipment | ||
| Certifications | National High-Tech Enterprise (GR202536000972) \ | Jiangxi “Specialized & Sophisticated” SME | |
| Patents | 86 patents + 6 software copyrights | ||
| Core Products | Automatic food can production lines (30–80 CPM) \ | Food can seamers \ | Can lid lines |
| Location | No. 005 Antai Road, Auto Industrial Park, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China (29.6782°N, 115.9234°E) |
Yongxin’s factory sits approximately 100 km from Poyang Lake and within efficient reach of major export ports. The company has delivered food can production lines to food manufacturers in Thailand (3 lines), Vietnam (2 lines), India (1 line), and Saudi Arabia (1 line), with verified domestic reference customers including Hangzhou Printing & Coating Factory, Bengbu Jinsun Factory, Wuxi Huayuan, Henan Xihua, Qingdao Wangsheng, Yichang Huaguan, and Huizhou Tianyi.
Food Can Making Machine Product Lineup
Yongxin manufactures two primary categories of food can making machines: automatic round can production lines for 1–5L food cans, and food can seaming machines in semi-automatic, automatic, and high-speed configurations. All equipment processes tinplate (马口铁) as the primary material, with thickness ranges of 0.16–0.4 mm.
Automatic Round Can Production Lines
1–5L Small Round Can Line — Standard Speed (30–40 CPM)
This is Yongxin’s most versatile food can making machine for small to mid-scale food processors. The line integrates six core functions in a single continuous production flow: sheet feeding, body forming, welding, flanging, seaming, and output. Its 30–40 CPM output is suitable for food canners producing 1,800–2,400 cans per hour—a practical throughput for regional food brands and co-packers.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Production Speed | 30–40 CPM |
| Can Diameter | 60–180 mm |
| Can Height | 66–330 mm |
| Tinplate Thickness | 0.16–0.4 mm |
| Total Power | 8 kW |
| Voltage | 380V / 3-Phase |
| Machine Weight | 2,700 kg |
| Overall Dimensions | 5,400 × 1,200 × 1,900 mm |
Key structural features: The line uses a built-in air storage tank to maintain stable operating pressure and reduce pressure fluctuation-related downtime. The PLC automatically adjusts air tank height in response to production load. A timed automatic lubrication system reduces mechanical wear on cam shafts and bearing surfaces. Key electrical components source from Delta (台达) and Omron, both internationally recognized industrial automation brands.
1–5L Small Round Can Line — High-Speed (60–80 CPM)
For large-scale food canneries requiring higher throughput, this high-speed food can making machine delivers 60–80 CPM — up to 4,800 cans per hour — at a remarkably low 12 kW total power consumption. The high-speed configuration uses an optimized cam transmission design with reduced internal friction to sustain continuous high-CPM operation without excessive heat generation.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Production Speed | 60–80 CPM |
| Can Diameter | 60–180 mm |
| Can Height | 65–320 mm |
| Tinplate Thickness | 0.16–0.4 mm |
| Total Power | 12 kW |
| Voltage | 380V / 3-Phase |
| Machine Weight | 5,300 kg |
| Overall Dimensions | 7,600 × 1,200 × 1,900 mm |
Both round can lines feature tool-free can format changeover, with automated terminal precision of ±0.1 mm. Operators can switch between can diameters and heights within approximately 5 minutes, making these machines suitable for food processors handling multiple SKU sizes.
Food Can Seaming Machines
Food can seaming is the most critical quality control point in the food canning process. Yongxin’s food can seaming machines use double-seaming (also called double crimping), where the can lid is interlocked with the can body in two steps to create a hermetic seal essential for food safety and shelf life.
Semi-Automatic Food Can Seamer (60–80 CPM)
This single-station food can making machine handles 1–5L food cans at 60–80 CPM. It is suitable for food processing facilities at the entry to automation or for specialty food producers with smaller batch sizes.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Production Speed | 60–80 CPM |
| Can Range | 1–5L |
| Can Diameter | 52–100 mm |
| Can Height | 30–124 mm |
| Motor Power | 1.5 kW |
| Weight | 1,500 kg |
| Dimensions | 2,400 × 1,200 × 1,900 mm |
Automatic Food Can Seamer (40–60 CPM)
The automatic configuration adds an automatic lid feeder and conveyor system to the above unit, reducing manual intervention and increasing throughput consistency for mid-volume food canneries.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Production Speed | 40–60 CPM |
| Can Range | 1–5L |
| Can Diameter | 86–116 mm |
| Can Height | 30–120 mm |
| Motor Power | 4 kW |
| Weight | 1,800 kg |
| Dimensions | 2,600 × 1,500 × 2,100 mm |
High-Speed Food Can Seamer (200–600 CPM)
For large-scale food processing plants requiring maximum throughput, this high-speed food can making machine reaches 200–600 CPM and handles cans from 0.25–5L — covering everything from small condensed milk cans to larger food cans. The 25 kW motor and reinforced seaming head design sustain continuous high-speed operation.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Production Speed | 200–600 CPM |
| Can Range | 0.25–5L |
| Can Diameter | 50–100 mm |
| Can Height | 55–160 mm |
| Motor Power | 25 kW |
| Weight | 5,300 kg |
| Dimensions | 5,600 × 2,200 × 2,900 mm |
All Yongxin food can seamers incorporate in-position detection sensors and jam-fault auto-stop protection to prevent incomplete seals from reaching the output conveyor—a non-negotiable requirement for food safety compliance.
Food Can Making Machine Applications
Yongxin’s food can making machines serve a broad spectrum of food canning applications across global markets:
- Meat & poultry cans: Luncheon meat, spam-style products, cooked meats
- Fish & seafood cans: Tuna, sardines, mackerel, shrimp pastes (major export markets in Thailand, Morocco, Vietnam)
- Vegetable cans: Green beans, corn, peas, mixed vegetables
- Fruit cans: Peaches, pears, tropical fruits (major demand from Southeast Asia and Middle East)
- Ready-to-eat meal cans: Soups, stews, curries with extended shelf life
- Condensed milk & dairy cans: Sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk
- Beverage cans: Ready-to-drink coffee, tea, and functional beverages (high-speed lines)
For buyers seeking multi-format flexibility, Yongxin’s automatic round can production line (30–40 CPM) supports can height adjustment from 66 to 330 mm, accommodating both tall beverage-style cans and squat food cans within the same machine configuration.
Service & Global Export Support
Yongxin provides comprehensive pre-sales and after-sales support for international food can making machine buyers:
- 48-hour on-site installation and commissioning (domestic China installations)
- Remote installation guidance via video call, shared documentation, and remote monitoring for overseas buyers
- On-site commissioning available for bulk orders — Yongxin’s engineering team has traveled to Thailand, Vietnam, and Saudi Arabia for machine installation and operator training
- Lifetime technical training for buyer’s production staff — multilingual video guides and operation manuals provided
- Lifetime maintenance support with spare parts availability and responsive technical consultation
- Customized food can making machine configurations based on buyer’s can size range, production volume targets, and factory floor layout
Typical delivery lead time is 60–90 days from order confirmation for standard configurations. Custom-built lines (non-standard can sizes or extended voltage requirements) add 2–4 weeks to the production schedule.
FAQ: Food Can Making Machine from China
Q: What types of food can making machines does Yongxin manufacture?
Yongxin produces two categories of food can making machines: (1) fully automatic round can production lines at 30–40 CPM and 60–80 CPM for 1–5L food cans, and (2) food can seamers in semi-automatic (60–80 CPM), automatic (40–60 CPM), and high-speed (200–600 CPM) configurations for 0.25–5L food cans. The company also manufactures optional single machines including automatic beading machines (40–60 CPM for 60–180 mm diameter cans) for food can reinforcement and aesthetic shaping.
Q: Can the food can production line be customized for specific can sizes?
Yes. Yongxin’s food can making machines support customization across three dimensions: can diameter range (60–180 mm standard), can height range (66–330 mm standard), and tinplate thickness (0.16–0.4 mm). The company’s PLC-controlled changeover system enables can format switching in approximately 5 minutes, with automated terminal positioning accuracy of ±0.1 mm. For non-standard sizes outside the standard range, Yongxin designs custom forming and seaming tooling to buyer specifications.
Q: What is the typical lead time for a food can making machine from China?
Standard-configuration food can production lines are typically delivered 60–90 days after order confirmation, including factory acceptance testing and crating for export. Custom-configured lines (special can sizes, non-standard voltage, or additional automation modules) require an additional 2–4 weeks. Yongxin provides detailed production scheduling updates throughout the manufacturing process and shares photos/videos of the machine during FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) before shipping.
Q: Does Yongxin provide installation and operator training for overseas buyers?
Yongxin’s standard export package includes remote installation guidance via video call, shared wiring diagrams, and step-by-step commissioning documentation in English. For orders of two or more production lines, or orders above a negotiated value threshold, Yongxin can arrange on-site installation and training by an engineer. The company has previously dispatched engineers to Thailand, Vietnam, and Saudi Arabia for full commissioning and operator training. All buyers receive lifetime access to technical training materials and remote consultation from Yongxin’s 47-person engineering team.
Q: What is the production speed of Yongxin’s food can making machines?
Yongxin offers food can making machines across four speed tiers: (1) 30–40 CPM (1–5L standard round can line, 8 kW), (2) 60–80 CPM (1–5L high-speed round can line or semi-automatic food can seamer, 12 kW), (3) 40–60 CPM (automatic food can seamer, 4 kW), and (4) 200–600 CPM (high-speed food can seamer, 25 kW). For 10–25L large food cans, Yongxin’s large round can production line delivers 25–30 CPM. Buyers should select the CPM tier based on their target hourly output and average batch size.
Q: Is Yongxin qualified to export food can making machines internationally?
Yes. Yongxin holds import and export trade qualifications and has successfully shipped complete production lines to Thailand (3 lines), Vietnam (2 lines), India (1 line), and Saudi Arabia (1 line). Export documentation includes commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and a full set of technical documentation. Yongxin works with freight forwarders experienced in heavy machinery ocean freight to major ports in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and South America. Buyers should confirm local import duties and CE/UL electrical compliance requirements for their country with their customs broker before ordering.
Q: How much does a food can making machine cost from Yongxin?
Yongxin provides formal quotations within 48 hours of receiving a detailed inquiry including target can sizes, required CPM, power supply specification, and any special requirements. As a direct manufacturer with 21 years of production experience and 86 patents, Yongxin’s pricing reflects direct-from-factory cost structure without intermediary markups. For reference, standard small round can production lines (30–40 CPM) are priced at a fraction of comparable equipment from European manufacturers. Yongxin’s sales team (contact: Mr. Li, +86 136 0792 8672; Email: [email protected]) provides itemized quotations covering machine cost, export crating, freight, and optional installation services.
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Jiujiang Yongxin Can Equipment Co., Ltd. (九江市永信制罐设备有限公司) has 21 years of specialized experience manufacturing food can making machines and automatic can production lines for global food packaging applications. For detailed food can making machine specifications, pricing, and delivery schedules, contact our engineering team: Mr. Li, +86 136 0792 8672 (WhatsApp available), email [email protected], or submit an inquiry via our product catalog.