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San Miguel Gives 90% Rating
November 2011 ProjectsSan Miguel-Metal Container Plant gives PTS a 90 (out of 100) supplier rating! We received 100% in conformance to specification and zero defects, which we are very proud of.
Palmer-Tech Services (PTS) can provide Stolle Machinery spare parts for Stolle can and end making systems.
Can Making Project Video
August 2011 ProjectsSee how we tooled a Minster press for a can making project:
2011 Canstruction Chicago
May 13-31, 2011 EventsThe 5th Annual CANstruction Chicago will take place May 13 to 31, 2011, and Palmer-Tech will be there! Take a look at the one-of-a-kind structures on display in the lobby of the Merchandise Mart.

Canstruction 2010 (see photos)
"Putting Hunger Center Stage"
Approximately 90,000 cans of food from the 19 colossal structures of the 5th annual CANstruction design/build competition will go to feed the hungry in Cook County. Chicago architects, engineers and construction companies—including Palmer-Tech—will show off their designs and engineering geniuses to aid in the cause to fight hunger. All cans used in the structures benefit the Food Depository.
Please bring your canned food donation to the Merchandise Mart, 1st floor lobby, and drop it in one of the Greater Chicago Food Depository Food Drive barrels. If you cannot make it during CANstruction, you can give to their virtual food drive.
LatinCan 2011, Brazil
February 2011 EventsWe attended and displayed at the LatinCan Conference, which was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from February 16-18, 2011.
Lean Six Sigma Training
October 2010 NewsPTS is providing Lean Six Sigma training and consulting services to a major can and end producer in Mexico. This is the single largest beverage can maker in Mexico producing 2 billion cans and 8 billion 202 SOT ends. We provide training to their managers and supervisors.
Equipment Overhaul and Maintenance
October 2010 ProjectsWe provided rebuilding services for their 595 necking system and CC95/93 trimmers. We installed new PTS push and knockout cams on the 595 necking system that runs over 2400 CPM at a plant in Guatemala. The first set of PTS cams have now been running over one year.
Conveyance and Line Integration
October 2010 NewsWe are currently working on a new conveying system for the plant 500ml line addition. We are providing new in-feed and discharge conveyors for the 1800 CPM necking system. The project includes the design and supply of air single filer table, doubling box, air track, and elevators. In addition we are providing change parts for decorator, inside spray and light-tester machinery.
Cupping and Shell Press
September 2010 ProductsPTS supplies cupping and shell press overhaul parts for Redicon and Stolle systems. We provide the die set bushings, guide posts, retainers, stock plates, cylinders.
Bodymakers
September 2010 ProductsWe have supplied two Standun B5 jack shafts this year to a plant in Mexico in addition to one that has been running over three years. In Australia, we have supplied (2) heavy duty aluminum swing levers for B5 Standun bodymakers.
Pin Chains
September 2010 ProductsPTS is now distributing US Tsubaki pin chains for can making industry. US Tsubaki is 100% manufactured in the USA. The chain is built for high temperature ovens and offers a removable pin for changes in can heights.
Precision Cams
August 2010 ProductsPTS is now offering cams for all can machinery including Belvac, Standun, Rutherford, Ragsdale, Alcoa, and other brands. We offer Belvac 595 necking system cams for the push and knockout operations.
Composite Material Technology
August 2010 ProductsPTS provides composite bushings for bodymaker ram housings. We provide bushing conversion for FBR housings and new LGS style housing with removable cartridges. We have supplied over (20) LGS cartridges and FBR housing conversions over the last year.
GulfCan 2009, Bahrain
October 2009 EventsWe attended and displayed at the GulfCan Conference, which took place in October 2009 at the Diplomat Radisson SAS in Bahrain.
New Website
October 2009 NewsWe proudly launched our new website, thanks to Paul Mycroft Design.
Our main services are highlighted:
- Can Making Equipment and Services
- Procurement Management
- Engineering Services and Consulting
- Project Management and Integration
- Can Making Parts and Tooling
We have also increased the number of technical flyers available for download and have a new can making email newsletter. Sign up today ยป
New Project for Rexam, Mexico
September 2009 ProjectsWe received an order from Rexam Mexico for new wet can conveyors project, which was installed in the first quarter of 2010.
New Products: Belvac 595 Cams
August 2009 ProductsNew product release: Cams for Belvac 595 necking systems. We provided new core-hardened precision cams which improved machine uptime.





