• @BCsven@lemmy.ca
    link
    fedilink
    23 days ago

    The larger diameter of the original can plus the angled transition at either end probably means same surface area of aluminium. Small diameter differences make larger circumferential changes.

    • @frank@sopuli.xyz
      link
      fedilink
      63 days ago

      They do, but overall the can end (lid) is a LOT more aluminum than you expect and the whole rest of it isn’t as much as you expect.

      So a little less lid is worth a fair bit more sidewall in terms of weight of aluminum

        • @frank@sopuli.xyz
          link
          fedilink
          2
          edit-2
          3 days ago

          I guess I’m a bit rusty, so I am not sure at 355ml and the skinny profile if you can get a 202 end can, or have to use a 200

          Hard to tell if it’s sleek or slim

          Edit: Actually no, that’s a 200 not a 202. Look at the profile around the tab.