PPG iSense® Speciality Flex

A truly flexible finish you can shape to your vision

PPG iSense® Flex varnishes


Stand Out Sustainably

PPG iSense® Flex varnishes for shaped bottle cans and cups are made from 100% recyclable aluminum.

Rely on proven performance

PPG iSense Flex bottle can and cup varnishes are engineered to provide optimal flexibility for rigorous necking, shaping and bottle can/cup forming operations—all while maintaining the abrasion resistance and mobility required in all stages of can movement, from track work to transit.

From a trusted provider

PPG has integrated our broad track record of experience and know-how in specialty external coatings to provide advanced flexible varnishes for difficult beverage can forming processes in the industry while providing for greater ease of use, efficiency and a durable finish compared to previous generations.


Performance canmakers can count on

  • Flexibility for extreme aluminum bottle and cup necking, shaping and forming operations
  • Flexible enough for crown or twist-off threaded top bottle cans
  • Optimized coefficient of friction for efficient movement and less damage through track work
  • Robust ink compatibility, cure response and product storage stability

Differentiating and protecting your brand

  • Stand out through unique can, bottle and cup shapes and formats
  • A durable finish to withstand transportation and handling (within standard conditions)
  • Enables resealable, infinitely recyclable aluminum beverage package formats
  • Allows for infinitely recyclable stadium and event use cups

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