thyssenkrupp Rasselstein Presents Bespoke Aerosol Solutions at Paris Packaging Week

Aerosol can manufacturers will have the opportunity to meet with thyssenkrupp Rasselstein’s tinplate experts at the upcoming Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF) during Paris Packaging Week on January 28 and 29, 2025. The company will be represented with a stand (Hall 1, Stand V60) at the trade fair.

The tinplate aerosol can has become a universal classic worldwide, used across a diverse range of products including hair sprays, air fresheners, technical industrial applications, as well as food items and lacquers. This product diversity makes aerosol can production particularly challenging, as the packaging material must meet different requirements based on the respective filling good. With consistently superior quality, thyssenkrupp Rasselstein, Germany’s sole tinplate manufacturer and a leading supplier of aerosol can components, ensures that producers can rely on the packaging material from Andernach at all times. The propellant-pressurized container must remain stable and secure under summer temperatures or during transportation. The tinplate specialist supplies its customers with premium-grade steel for the body, end, bottom, and mounting cup – the critical components of the aerosol can.

With a diverse range of innovative finishing and coating options – featuring films or lacquers tailored to demanding requirements – the company ensures that tinplate remains the material of choice for premium applications. “As the world’s leading supplier of packaging steel for aerosol can components, our goal is to provide a comprehensive portfolio of steel grades that not only meet the highest quality standards but also comply with all regulatory requirements. In a highly consultative field like aerosol cans, we focus on bespoke solutions tailored to the specific product and application. Our Technical Customer Service team ensures that the optimal material is selected for every need,” explains Bernd Kaesberg, Head of Sales Africa / Asia Pacific / Special Products at thyssenkrupp Rasselstein. Aerosol can manufacturers will have the opportunity to engage with thyssenkrupp Rasselstein’s tinplate experts at the Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF) during Paris Packaging Week on January 28–29, 2025. The company will showcase its expertise at Hall 1, Stand V60.

Pioneering innovations in aerosol can components

thyssenkrupp Rasselstein delivers advanced solutions for aerosol can bottoms and ends, renowned for their exceptional processability, excellent coatability and printability, as well as their homogeneity and flatness. thyssenkrupp Rasselstein has established itself as a market leader, particularly for the key component mounting cup. When it comes to mounting cup materials, the Andernach-based company is a pioneer, supplying suitable materials for nearly 75 years. Today, the company offers an unparalleled variety of materials to suit any application or filling good. Its comprehensive portfolio includes tinplate, special chromium-coated steel, blackplate, lacquered, and polymer-coated options in a wide array of combinations. “Our expertise in mounting cup production is unmatched. We provide a broad range of coating combinations, finishing surfaces, diverse coating weights for lacquer, and varying material and film thicknesses. Our quality and flexibility are appreciated by our customers across the globe,” says Kaesberg.

Aerosol cans must endure significant stress, making absolute reliability of the packaging material essential for manufacturers. However, this does not imply that advancements in aerosol can materials have reached a plateau. On the contrary, thyssenkrupp Rasselstein has introduced groundbreaking innovations in recent years, enhancing the efficiency of aerosol can components. The cutting-edge packaging steel grade rasselstein® Solidflex combines exceptional formability with remarkable strength. Boasting an elongation of over five percent and yield strengths ranging from 600 MPa to 750 MPa, this material is ideally suited for demanding applications such as aerosol can ends and bottoms. Moreover, customers benefit from potential material thickness reductions when opting for rasselstein® Solidflex, enabling a weight reduction of approximately 14 percent per aerosol can.

With tinplate made from bluemint® Steel, thyssenkrupp Rasselstein offers manufacturers a CO₂-reduced material that retains the proven quality of rasselstein® tinplate while addressing the growing demand for climate-friendly alternatives. “With materials such as rasselstein® Solidflex and our bluemint® products, we are merging sustainability with quality and actively driving market innovation. Our focus is firmly on the future of our customers and the industry,” highlights Kaesberg.

When it comes to meeting regulatory requirements, thyssenkrupp Rasselstein is equally well-equipped for the future. In an era of increasing legal demands, producers require reliable planning security. The company offers complete assurance of compliance with these requirements. Its product portfolio includes PFAS-free and BPA-NI coatings, as well as tinplate with chromium-free passivation (CFPA). Additionally, thyssenkrupp Rasselstein employs Trivalent Chromium Coating Technology (TCCT®), which replaces chromium(VI) with chromium(III) in the production of chromium-coated packaging steel. Like CFPA, this coating technology fully complies with the stringent REACH regulations of the European Union.

Partnerships along the value chain

Manufacturers of aerosol components seeking to optimize production processes and to plan new designs and innovations can rely on comprehensive support from Andernach at all times. Over recent years, thyssenkrupp Rasselstein has significantly enhanced its expertise in the finite element analysis (FEA). This advanced simulation technique allows aerosol can manufacturers to rigorously test the feasibility of new geometries and thickness reductions before moving to practical implementation. By reducing development risks and accelerating time-to-market, FEA helps ensure efficient product innovation. “The finite element analysis enables virtual analysis of geometry and product optimizations. Material cards of our packaging steels serve as the foundation for enhancing aerosol cans and components. Using this approach, new applications can be realized more efficiently, saving both time and resources while unlocking the full potential of our materials,” explains Jochen Homberg from Technical Customer Service at thyssenkrupp Rasselstein.

But customer contact does not end with technical support. Wherever possible, thyssenkrupp Rasselstein actively fosters development and technology partnerships with container manufacturers, fillers, and tool suppliers worldwide. These collaborations aim to further improve the production of aerosol cans and components that are both resource-efficient and safe. Such close cooperation consistently delivers forward-thinking solutions that address future requirements today. By working closely with manufacturers and partners throughout the entire value chain, the company ensures continuous product improvement and achieves results that surpass current industry standards.

About thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH

thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH belongs to the leading global providers of the highest quality, precision engineered packaging steel. At its base in Andernach, Germany – the largest facility of its type worldwide – it produces up to 1.5m tons of packaging steel each year. Our 2,400 employees serve approximately 400 customers in 80 countries across a diverse range of markets – from producers of food and pet food cans to manufacturers of aerosol cans, packaging for paints and coatings or containers for hazardous goods, as well as crown corks and closures. Expert teams in service, sales and technical customer service complement the product portfolio.