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TECHNICAL AND 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.
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Technical Training
Our Technical Service Representative Group (TSR) is proud to operate Silgan University. We offer best-in-class training to ensure that your staff is fully knowledgeable about the vital ins and outs of the canning process.
These classes provide hands-on instruction and are taught by experienced professionals in the field.
CAN MANUFACTURING 101
$200
ONE TO TWO DAY CLASS
Can Manufacturing 101 provide background on manufacturing processes used by Silgan Containers? Includes a discussion of why particular materials and technologies are used for various product applications.
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$200
ONE-TWO DAY CLASS
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 MoreDOUBLE SEAM EVALUATION (CTS)
$50
TWO TO SIX HOURS CLASSES
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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Our Customer Equipment Training Service Group (CES) is proud to operate the Silgan University. We offer best-in-class training to ensure that your staff fully know about caring for your equipment.
These classes provide hands-on instruction and are taught by experienced professionals in the field.
We will be announcing new training dates in late summer or early fall of 2022 for the end of the year beginning of the 2023 training season.
60L TRAINING VIDEO SERIES
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.
TIMING AND ADJUSTMENT FOR ANGELUS 60L SEAMER
$750
TWO DAY CLASS
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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$750
TWO DAY CLASS
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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$750
TWO DAY CLASS
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
$1,500
FOUR DAY CLASS
Hands-on training to enhance their skills and knowledge of the Angelus P-Series Closing Machine.
Learn More2000 SERIES CLOSING MACHINE
$1,500
THREE DAY CLASS
Hands-on training to enhance their skills and knowledge of the 2000 Series Closing Machine.
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$1,500
THREE-FIVE DAY ADVANCE CLASS
Hands-on training to enhance their skills and knowledge of the Angelus 60L Closing Machine. Students learn to remove and reinstall change parts, seaming spindles, lower turret lifters, seaming lever shafts, and all cover feed parts to include the proper setup of each assembly. It is an in-depth advanced class designed to enhance the skills of a seasoned seamer mechanic/supervisor.
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$1,500
FOUR DAY ADVANCE CLASS
Hands-on training to enhance their skills and knowledge of the Angelus 61H Closing Machine. Students learn to remove and reinstall change parts, seaming spindles, lower turret lifters, seaming lever shafts, and all cover feed parts to include the proper setup of each assembly. It is an in-depth advanced class designed to enhance the skills of a seasoned seamer mechanic/supervisor.
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$1,500
Hands-on training to enhance their skills and knowledge of the Angelus 101L Closing Machines. Students learn to remove and reinstall change parts, seaming spindles, lower turret lifters, seaming lever shafts, and all cover feed parts to include the proper setup of each assembly. It is an in-depth advanced class designed to enhance the skills of a seasoned seamer mechanic/supervisor.
Learn MoreDOUBLE SEAM EVALUATION (CES)
$50
TWO TO SIX HOURS CLASSES
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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