Containers

Technical & Equipment Training

We offer technical and equipment training courses with experienced professionals in the field of metal food packaging. Our Technical Training Program provides in-depth understanding of the canning process. Our Equipment Training Program provides top-notch, hands-on training on how to care for your canning equipment. Our goal is to provide best-in-class education and enhance our partnerships with customers. Our training modules are available through “Silgan University”, and they are taught by veteran Silgan employees who bring years of experience to the program.

Technical Training

Our Technical Service Representative Group (TSR) provides best-in-class training to ensure your staff is thoroughly knowledgeable about the key aspects of the canning process. Silgan University’s comprehensive technical training programs are designed to enhance your team’s skills and optimize your canning operations. We offer the flexibility of on-site training at your facility or hosting it at our state-of-the-art training centers. Additionally, we can tailor our curriculum to address your specific needs and equipment.

Can Manufacturing 101

One To Two-Day Class

Milwaukee, WI

Can Manufacturing 101 provides a better understanding of cans and ends making technology. It Includes a discussion of why particular materials and technologies are used for various product applications.
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Canning 101

One-Day Class

Milwaukee, WI

Canning 101 is an introductory course to the basics of canning, from receiving cans to labeling and shipping. The training material includes background on empty can/end handling, filling, seaming, thermal processing, water quality, labeling, casing, and finished goods handling.
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Better Process Control School

Three To Five-Day Class

On-site at customer location

The training course provides a solid background on microbiology, thermal processing, thermal processing systems and equipment, instrumentation, documen- tation and container closures, and is designed to avoid public health issues in canned foods.
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Double Seam Evaluation (CTS)

Two Hour Class

Milwaukee, WI

The Double Seam Evaluation course provides training to develop and enhance skills necessary to properly evaluate the integrity of double seams and their importance to food can safety. The class covers seam formation, essential measurements and possible can seam/end defects.
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Equipment Training

Our Customer Equipment Training Service Group (CES) provides best-in-class training to ensure your staff is fully prepared to maintain your equipment. These courses include hands-on instruction and are led by seasoned professionals with expertise in the field.

60L Training Video Series

50 Minutes Total

Online

The seven training videos provide detailed instructions on set up and adjustment of the Angelus 60L seamer. Each video focuses on one area of the machine. For additional details, view the trailer video on any rental option link below. Note: must use Google Chrome or equivalent to view
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Double Seam Evaluation (CES)

Two Hour Class

On-site at customer location

The Double Seam Evaluation course provides training to develop and enhance skills necessary to properly evaluate the integrity of double seams and their importance to food can safety. The class covers seam formation, essential measurements and possible can seam/end defects.
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Timing and Adjustment for Angelus 60L Seamer

Two-Day Class

Milwaukee, WI

Class is hands-on training covering basic closing machine adjustments that may be needed during a production day, including setting double seams, first and second operations, spring pressure, pin height, equipment timing, cover feed, etc.
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Timing and Adjustment for Angelus 61H Seamer

Two-Day Class

Milwaukee, WI

Class is hands-on training covering basic closing machine adjustments that may be needed during a production day, including setting double seams, first and second operations, spring pressure, pin height, equipment timing, cover feed, etc.
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Timing and Adjustment for the 2000 Series

Two-Day Class

Milwaukee, WI

Class is hands-on training covering basic closing machine adjustments that may be needed during a production day, including setting double seams, first and second operations, spring pressure, pin height, equipment timing, cover feed, etc.
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Angelus P-Series Closing Machine

Four-Day Class

Milwaukee, WI

Hands-on training designed to enhance skills and knowledge of the Angelus P-Series Closing Machine.
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2000 Series Closing Machine

Three-Day Class

Milwaukee, WI

Hands-on training to improve skills and knowledge of the 2000 Series Closing Machine.
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Angelus 60L Closing Machine

Three To Five-Day Advanced Class

Milwaukee, WI

Hands-on training designed to deepen skills and knowledge of the Angelus 60L Closing Machine. Participants will learn how to remove and reinstall change parts, seaming spindles, lower turret lifters, seaming lever shafts, all cover feed components, and the correct setup for each assembly. This advanced class is specifically tailored for experienced seamer mechanics and supervisors looking to enhance their skills.
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Angelus 61H Closing Machine

FOUR-DAY ADVANCED CLASS

Milwaukee, WI

Hands-on training to improve skills and knowledge of the Angelus 61H Closing Machine. Participants will learn how to remove and reinstall change parts, seaming spindles, lower turret lifters, seaming lever shafts, and all cover feed components while understanding the correct setup for each assembly. This in-depth advanced course is specifically designed to elevate the skills of experienced seamer mechanics and supervisors.
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Angelus 101L Closing Machines

Three To Five-Day Advance Class

Milwaukee, WI

Hands-on training focused on improving skills and knowledge of the Angelus 101L Closing Machines. Participants will learn how to remove and reinstall change parts, seaming spindles, lower turret lifters, seaming lever shafts, and all cover feed components, and how to set up each assembly correctly. This in-depth advanced course is designed to enhance the expertise of experienced seamer mechanics and supervisors.
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Class Schedule

If the class schedule doesn’t meet your company’s needs, please email us at SilganU-CES@silgancontainers.com. We will do our best to accommodate you with additional options.

Class Fees