Dented Cans: Plane Cargo Impact?

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The discussion centers on the impact of cargo handling on aluminum cans during air transport. It is established that the denting of vacuum-packed food cans is primarily due to mishandling rather than pressure changes in the cargo bay of the airplane. The lower pressure in the cargo bay does not contribute to inward denting. Instead, the handling practices observed during luggage transport are likely responsible for the damage to the cans.

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A friend of mine imported some foods packaged in aluminum cans (vacuum packing). The goods were delivered by a cago plane, after arrival a part of the cans were found dented. It really confused me. Could that be caused by the airplane flight?
 
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The pressure in the cargo bay is much lower, but that can't cause the cans to dent inwards under any condition. Most likely, the cans were dented from impact while being handled. If you've seen the way luggage is typically handled, you wouldn't be surprised.
 

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