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.
Learn MoreCanning 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.
Learn MoreBetter 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.
Learn MoreDouble 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.
Learn MoreCan Manufacturing and Processing Short Course at Clemson University
Three-Day Class
Clemson, SC
Silgan Containers is proud to partner with Clemson University to offer a three-day course covering all aspects of the metal food packaging and canning industry. The Silgan Technical Services group will offer best-in-class training to ensure that your staff is fully knowledgeable about the vital aspects of the can manufacturing and canning process, including double seam evaluation and diagnosis.
Learn MoreCan Manufacturing and Processing Short Course at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Three-Day Class
Urbana-Champaign, Il
Silgan Containers is proud to partner with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to offer a three-day course covering all aspects of the metal food packaging and canning industry. The Silgan Technical Services group will offer best-in-class training to ensure that your staff is fully knowledgeable about the vital aspects of the can manufacturing and canning process, including double seam evaluation and diagnosis.
Learn MoreVirtual Double Seam Training
Two Hour Online Class
Cost: $75
The virtual 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. An invitation to a Teams meeting will be sent to the attendee once registered.
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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.
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.
Learn MoreTiming 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.
Learn MoreTiming 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.
Learn MoreTiming 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.
Learn MoreAngelus 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.
Learn More2000 Series Closing Machine
Three-Day Class
Milwaukee, WI
Hands-on training to improve skills and knowledge of the 2000 Series Closing Machine.
Learn MoreAngelus 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.
Learn MoreAngelus 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.
Learn MoreAngelus 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.
Learn MoreClass Schedule
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April 28, 2025
January 27, 2025
February 24, 2025
March 10, 2025
May 12, 2025
January 13, 2025
February 17, 2025
February 25, 2025
March 18, 2025
October 21, 2025
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.
