Ceramic push pad for can necking machine

Abstract

A pusher assembly for use in forming a can body includes a pusher ram having a first end and an opposite second end. The pusher assembly also includes a number of cam followers positioned at or about the first end of the pusher ram for following a cam profile. The pusher assembly further includes a push pad coupled to the second end of the pusher ram, the push pad having a contact surface structured to engage the can body. The contact surface of the push pad includes a ceramic material.

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