Over the years we have received many valid questions from our customers. We always appreciate any feedback, input and questions, and we do our best to provide transparent answers. So here is part 1 of FAQ – in this part we look at questions & answers related to our products. In part 2 we will look at ordering, payment, and delivery related topics.
How many openings can you do with TheCanKey opener?
TheCanKey FOD-free can opener is tested to last for 500 openings. However, it depends on how you use the tool. Watch the guidance video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9GzPdR_jOuA
Do I need to make 2 holes in the oil can, one for purring and one for air?
Most of the time it is sufficient to make only one hole. The opening hole is large enough to draw air at the same time. Many engine fillers tend to back flow if the oil is purred too fast. Use of TheCanKey FunnelCap will eliminate oil spilling, see guidance video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GkmpaqhMc4
Do I have to clean TheCanKey from oil residue?
Yes, it is important to remove oil residue from TheCanKey before use. It will prevent the lower jaw slipping on the edge of the oil can.
Why does TheCanKey slip on the edge of the oil can?
The jaw itself has been worn.
The pointy tip is not sharp enough to penetrate the oil can lid.
Not enough force is used to keep TheCanKey seated on the edge of the oil can.
Not enough force is used to penetrate the oil can lid.
What do I do when TheCanKey keeps slipping and will not open the oil can?
Replace your TheCanKey with a new and discard the old. See explanation video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yRq7xw6H8lw
Are all oil cans made of the same material?
European oil cans are made of slightly thicker material than the US oil cans and thus it takes a bit more force to open the can, and it wears out TheCanKey a bit faster.
What material is TheCanKey made of?
TheCanKey is manufactured from fiber reinforced composite polymer material: material-quality
What is the strength of TheCanKey?
TheCanKey material has the same strength as aluminum.
Has TheCanKey opener been tested?
TheCanKey is manufactured from composite polymer material and is the only certified FOD free turbine oil can opener on the market. It is tested and certified by Saybolt Laboratories not to leave any debris in the oil can during the opening process. Both the new and used TheCanKey can openers have been tested by Saybolt. See the results: material-quality
TheCanKey opener was the only product and opening method tested by Saybolt. It was critical for us to test our product in the development phase, thus no alternative methods have been tested. The feedback from Saybolt has provided the stamp of approval and confidence that we were launching the right product. Since then DIY test with metal screwdriver has been done. Though not verified by independent authority the findings have been very concerning, read more: the-shocking-inside-of-a-turbine-oil-can-opening
Why is TheCanKey opener only available in black?
TheCanKey can opener is manufactured from composite polymer material. Color black secured the best material quality, both in terms of strength and in terms of color consistency. Keeping the strict discipline around your tools i.e. marking them as well as placing them back in your toolbox after each job, is critical to prevent FOD with tools, no matter the tool. The tool color is in the end irrelevant if one lacks the tool keeping discipline. We recommend that TheCanKey has permanent and dedicated place in the aircraft engineer toolbox to keep track of it, as well as use it for oil can opening, the-toolbox-aircraft-engineers-pride-and-joy
Is TheCanKey approved for usage by military?
TheCanKey FOD free turbine oil can opener is already used by many military divisions and Air Forces around the world. This has created the need for a NATO Stock number (NSN) for easy tool identification. NSN 7240-22-619-5935, P/N TSCANKEY U/TRYK, NCAGE Code R6387.
Do the FunnelCaps fit all cans?
At this stage FunnelCaps are available in three sizes: for the bottles, for gallon cans, and quart cans. Those sizes cover the majority of the oil products on the global market. Check the FunnelCaps: funnel-cap
