01-001-337 Me. Code R. § II-10

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 001-337-II-10 - Fill of Container (1/4 Size Can) (3 1/4 Oz. Can
A. Overfilled cans that are "flippers" or "swells" at room temperature, i.e., 68EF cannot be graded above "Standard" regardless of the total score. This is a limiting rule. A "flipper" is a can having a convex or bulging cover which may be pressed concave or normal again with finger pressure, but will spring out again (convex) after the pressure is released. A "swell" is a can with the cover permanently convex or distended.
B. Underfilled cans cannot be graded above "Standard" regardless of the total score when they fail to comply with the minimum drained weights listed in Table 1. This is a limiting rule.

Table No. 1

Drained Weights for 1/4 Size Cans

Oil Added Maximum Drained Weight Suggested for Concave Ends Minimum Drained Weight to Comply
4# oil added per standard case 120 grams or 4.25 oz. 93.5 grams or 3.3 oz.
5# oil added per standard case 113 grams or 4.00 oz. 93.5 grams or 3.3 oz.
Drained Weights for 3 1/4 Size Cans
3 1/4# oil added per standard case 92.1 grams or 3.25 oz. 76.5 grams or 2.7 oz.

01-001 C.M.R. ch. 337, § II-10