EN 15008: One-Piece Aluminium Aerosol Cans with 25.4 mm Aperture

Standard Overview

EN 15008 is the European Standard that specifies the dimensions and filling volumes of one-piece (monobloc) aluminium aerosol containers with a 25.4 mm (1 inch) aperture.

Unlike aperture-focused standards, EN 15008 defines the container as a finished product, making it the primary reference for aluminium aerosol can selection, specification, and procurement.

Key insight: EN 15008 translates ISO 90-3 capacity theory into real, orderable aluminium can formats.

1. Scope and Classification

Shoulder profiles of one-piece aluminium aerosol cans under EN 15008 including ogival, spherical and flat shoulders — Permitted shoulder profiles for one-piece aluminium aerosol cans under EN 15008.

The standard applies to aluminium containers of monobloc construction (without welding, seaming or soldering), using one of the following shoulder profiles:

Ogival shoulder
Spherical shoulder
Flat shoulder

Monobloc aluminium aerosol containers with 25.4 mm aperture and ogival shoulder profile, showing key dimensions including De (diameter), H2 (cover seat height), H3 (overall height), and R (radius)

Each container is classified by five characteristic parameters:

C2 – nominal brimful capacity (ml)
De – nominal outside diameter (mm)
H3 – nominal overall height (mm)
H2 – cover seat height (mm)
Shoulder type

2. Relationship with Other Standards

EN 15008 functions within a coordinated standards system:

ISO 90-3 – method for calculating brimful capacity
EN 15006 – 25.4 mm aperture geometry for aluminium cans
EN 14848 – valve cup dimensions
EN 15010 – clinch-related tolerances

Tip: EN 15008 should always be specified together with EN 15006 and EN 15010 to avoid incomplete requirements.

3. Capacity and Filling Logic

The standard distinguishes clearly between:

Brimful capacity (C2): volume of the empty container without valve
Nominal filling volume (V): usable product volume

Minimum and maximum capacity values are calculated in accordance with ISO 90-3, ensuring consistency across aluminium and tinplate container standards.

Engineering insight: The same filling volume may correspond to multiple diameters and heights, depending on shoulder profile.

4. Typical Dimensions – Ogival Shoulder Containers

Table 1 — Containers with ogival shoulder

Brimful capacity^a C₂			Nominal filling volume V		D_e	H₃	H₂
nom. ml	min. ml	max. ml	liquefied gas^b ml	compressed gas^c ml	mm	mm	mm
47	45	49	—	25	35	59	7.7
75	72	78	50	—	35	88	7.7
89	85	93	—	50	35	105	7.7
89	85	93	—	50	38	90	11.0
110	106	114	75	—	35	125	7.7
					38	110	11.0
					40	100	12.0
140	134	146	100	75	35	156	7.7
					38	138	11.0
					40	125	12.0
					42	115	12.5
						105	15.0
175	169	181	125	100	38	168	11.0
					40	156	12.0
					42	142	12.5
					45	125	15.0
210	204	216	150	125	40	183	12.0
					42	165	12.5
					45	150	15.0
					47	137	16.5
					50	125	18.5
270	262	278	200	150	45	190	15.0
					47	176	16.5
					50	156	18.5
					53	142	20.5
335	325	345	250	200	47	214	16.5
					50	190	18.5
					53	173	20.5
					55	162	22.0
					59	142	24.5
405	393	417	300	250	47	254	16.5
					50	225	18.5
					53	205	20.5
					55	191	22.0
					57	180	23.5
					59	169	24.5
					64	150	28.5
					66	143	29.0
520	507	533	400	300	53	260	20.5
					55	242	22.0
					57	226	23.5
					59	214	24.5
					64	185	28.5
					66	178	29.0
650	637	663	500	400	57	277	23.5
					59	265	24.5
					64	230	28.5
					66	218	29.0
800	784	816	600	500	66	263	29.0
800	784	816	600	500	74	210	34.5
1000	980	1020	750	600	66	322	29.0
1000	980	1020	750	600	74	263	34.5

D_e: Nominal outside diameter
H₃: Nominal overall height
H₂: Cover seat height
^a The minimum and maximum values have been calculated in accordance with EN ISO 90-3.
^b Products propelled by liquefied gas.
^c Products propelled by compressed gases alone or by mixtures of nitrous oxide or carbon dioxide when the product has a Bunsen coefficient ≤ 1.2.

Tip: Wider diameters reduce can height but increase shoulder stress during forming.

5. Practical Application Scenarios

5.1 Aluminium Can Manufacturing

EN 15008 provides harmonised dimensional targets suitable for impact extrusion and ironing processes.

5.2 Filling and Clinching

Standardised H2 and H3 values ensure compatibility with filling heads, clinching tools, and cap assemblies.

5.3 Procurement and Multi-Sourcing

Using EN 15008 designations allows buyers to compare aluminium cans from different suppliers on a like-for-like basis.

Best practice: Always specify shoulder type and cover seat height explicitly in purchase orders.

Download the Standard PDF

This document provides EN 15008, specifying dimensional requirements for one-piece aluminium aerosol containers with a 25.4 mm aperture. It defines brimful capacities, filling volumes, outside diameters, heights, and shoulder profiles to support standardized container design and dimensional verification.

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FAQ – Engineering & Purchasing

EN 15008 is not legally mandatory, but it is the accepted European reference for one-piece aluminium aerosol cans. In practice, it is widely used by can manufacturers, fillers, and buyers to avoid ambiguity in dimensions and filling volumes.

No. EN 15008 applies exclusively to one-piece aluminium containers. Steel aerosol cans are covered by EN 15007, which follows different construction and dimensional logic.

Different shoulder types may be used on the same filling line only after proper equipment adjustment and validation. Changes in shoulder geometry affect filling head alignment, clinch behavior, and cap positioning.

Cover seat height defines how caps, overcaps, and actuators are positioned on the finished container. Incorrect H2 values often result in poor cap fit, visual misalignment, or interference during downstream packaging.

No. EN 15008 defines container dimensions, while EN 15010 defines clinch-related tolerances. Both standards should be specified together to ensure reliable sealing performance on aluminium cans.

No. EN 15008 defines brimful capacity ranges, not fixed filling volumes. Actual filling volume depends on propellant type, internal pressure, and safety margins defined by the filler.

Only valves compliant with EN 14848 should be used. Using non-compliant valves may lead to sealing instability, even if the aperture diameter appears correct.

Yes. Referencing EN 15008 significantly reduces misunderstandings between suppliers and buyers. It provides a clear, standardized basis for container selection, comparison, and quality control.

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