ISO 1361-1997 PDF

Full title and description

St ISO 1361-1997 — Light‑gauge metal containers — Round open‑top cans — Internal diameters. This international standard specifies nominal internal diameters and related dimensional requirements for round open‑top cans made from light‑gauge metal, used in packaging applications.

Abstract

ISO 1361:1997 defines the internal diameter designations and associated dimensional requirements for round, open‑top light‑gauge metal cans. It provides a concise set of sizes and tolerances to promote interchangeability and consistent specification across manufacturers, converters and purchasers of metal packaging. The 1997 edition (Edition 4) superseded the 1983 edition and has since been withdrawn by ISO.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (withdrawal action recorded in 2023).
• Publication date: December 1997 (Edition 4, approved 25 December 1997).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO); also published/adopted by national bodies as BS ISO 1361:1997 and equivalents.
• ICS / categories: 55.120 — Cans. Tins. Tubes (packaging — light gauge metal containers).
• Edition / version: Edition 4 (1997).
• Number of pages: 2 (ISO published edition). National reprints/adoptions may show different pagination.

Scope

This standard applies to round open‑top cans manufactured from light‑gauge metal and specifies the internal diameters (nominal sizes) and associated tolerances for those cans. It is intended to provide consistent dimensional references for design, manufacture and procurement of such cans and to assist in ensuring fit and compatibility with lids, closures and other packaging components where internal diameter is a controlling dimension.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of nominal internal diameter designations for round open‑top light‑gauge metal cans.
• Specified dimensional tolerances for internal diameters to support interchangeability.
• Scope limited to light‑gauge metal construction and open‑top round can geometry.
• Reference to measurement practice for verifying internal diameter (recommended measurement approach and points of measurement).
• Replacement/supersession history (this 1997 edition replaces the 1983 edition).

Typical use and users

Used by packaging engineers, can manufacturers, converters, toolmakers, quality assurance and inspection personnel, procurement specialists specifying can sizes, and standards committees working on metal packaging. Typical applications include food, paint, chemical and general industrial packaging where round open‑top metal cans are used.

Related standards

Preceded by ISO 1361:1983 (earlier edition). Other related publications are standards produced by ISO/TC 52 (Light‑gauge metal containers) and national adoptions such as BS ISO 1361:1997; users often consult complementary ISO/TC 52 standards covering can dimensions, closures, end fittings and testing methods for light‑gauge metal containers.

Keywords

light‑gauge metal containers, round open‑top cans, internal diameter, can dimensions, dimensional tolerances, metal packaging, ISO 1361

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 1361:1997 is an international standard that specifies nominal internal diameters and related dimensional requirements for round open‑top cans made from light‑gauge metal.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the designation of internal diameters and the tolerances and measurement considerations needed to ensure dimensional compatibility of round open‑top light‑gauge metal cans. It does not cover lid design, materials specifications beyond light‑gauge metal, or testing methods outside simple dimensional verification.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Packaging designers, manufacturers of metal cans, toolmakers, quality and inspection teams, and procurement/specification professionals in industries that use metal cans (food, paint, chemicals, etc.). Standards bodies and certification organizations may also reference it.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 1997 edition (Edition 4) has been withdrawn by ISO (withdrawal actions recorded in 2023). It superseded the 1983 edition while it was active. For current requirements users should check whether a replacement standard or a national adoption with updated content exists.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It belongs to the body of standards maintained by ISO/TC 52 (Light‑gauge metal containers) and is related to other ISO standards that define dimensions, closures and testing for metal packaging. ISO 1361:1997 is an edition in the ISO 1361 lineage (previously 1983 edition).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: light‑gauge metal containers; round open‑top cans; internal diameter; can dimensions; dimensional tolerances; metal packaging.