What is the difference between Regular and Crown Punch Can Openers?
Manual Can OpenersManual or traditional can openers work by punching a narrow blade through the lid and turning the can to remove the lid. They come in slower hand cranked models and durable electric ones.
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Crown Punch Can OpenersCrown punch can openers use a circular blade to punch the lid of the can out and remove it in a single motion. Multiple blade sizes are available for opening many can sizes. Manual and electric styles are available.
Caring for your Can Opener
- Never sharpen the knife of a manual can opener; they are designed to fold the metal of a can, not cut it.
- Replacement blades are available if the performance of the can opener begin to decline.
- Electric can openers may have multiple speeds:
- Faster speeds are used for quicker operation
- Slower speeds are for avoiding messes when opening cans of liquid items
- Manual models can be completely submerged for sanitation.
- Powered crown punches are equipped with removable blades and housing assemblies for easy cleaning.
What about Can Crushers?
Once you’ve opened and emptied your cans, consider using a can crusher to reduce the volume of your garbage. Can crushers come in manual, air powered and hydraulically powered models, all of which smash empty cans to nearly flat discs.
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