7" Aluminum Can Tacker - New for 2026, Smaller Footprint, More Brands Per Wall
Realistic tall boy can shape in a tight 7 inch wide footprint. Built for bars, restaurants, breweries, and sports teams that need to fit more brands on a single wall without sacrificing impact. New for 2026, the smallest can-shaped tacker in the Steel City Tap Co. catalog.
Made in Birmingham, AL. Customers like Duvel, Dos Equis, Tecate, and Good People Brewing run their flagship cans on Steel City Tap aluminum tackers.
Specs at a Glance
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Dimensions: 7" wide x 18" tall
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Material: Embossed aluminum, USA-sourced
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Print: Five-color screen print, four-color process
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Mounting: Two pre-drilled holes, top and bottom
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Finish: Standard flat or rolled edge ($0.46 per piece upgrade)
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Lead time: 5 to 7 weeks from art approval
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Minimum order: 100 pieces
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Origin: 100% American made, Birmingham, Alabama
Combo Program Volume Pricing
Run multiple can artworks together on a single production lot. As few as 25 pieces per design, 100 piece order minimum. No tooling charges, no setup fees, no plate charges. Mix and match your top SKUs.
| Quantity |
Price per piece |
| 100 pieces |
$13.77 |
| 200 pieces |
$10.37 |
| 300 pieces |
$9.50 |
| 400 pieces |
$9.15 |
| 500 pieces |
$8.94 |
Additional design change: $27.50 per design. Discounted rolled option: $0.46 per piece. Pricing locked through June 30, 2026.
Sample Order Math
What 100 pieces looks like on the CAN7:
- CAN7-4COMBO, 100 pcs @ $13.77 (4 designs, 25 each): $1,377.00
- Additional design changes: 3 x $27.50: $82.50
- Optional rolled edge: 100 x $0.46: $46.00
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Total: $1,505.50 (freight quoted separately)
Who This SKU Is For
Sports Bars and Restaurants With Tight Wall Space
Run six brands in the space three larger tackers would take. The 7" CAN7 is built for the operator who wants to feature a full beer menu on one wall section.
Breweries Running Limited Releases
Test a new release with 25 pieces. If it lands, scale up. The CAN7 is the lowest cost-per-piece footprint in the can tacker line for breweries running variety packs and one-off releases.
Sports Teams and College Stadium Programs
Stadium concessions, tailgate sponsorships, and college alumni clubs. Fits more brand storytelling onto fixed merchandising real estate.
How to Order
- Email a phone snapshot of the can you want on the tacker to brad@steelcitytap.com or SJ@steelcitytap.com.
- We send a digital proof within 48 hours.
- You approve, we go to production.
- Ships in 5 to 7 weeks from art approval.
- Payment terms: 100% paid in full before production begins. Distributor terms by program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order quantity for the CAN7?
100 pieces minimum on the order. The combo program lets you run as few as 25 pieces per design and mix multiple designs in the same production lot at no additional setup fee.
How long does production take?
5 to 7 weeks from art approval to shipment.
Do I need vector artwork to start?
No. Send a phone snapshot of the can. We produce a concept proof from your snapshot. Vector files only needed at proof approval stage.
What does the price include?
Embossed aluminum substrate, five-color screen print, four-color process, two mounting holes, and standard shrink wrap packaging. Rolled edge is an optional $0.46 per piece upgrade.
Is this the smallest can tacker you make?
Yes. The CAN7 at 7" x 18" is the smallest can-shaped tacker in our 2026 line. For larger footprints see the CAN10, CAN12, CANSLIM, and CANTALL.
Is this made in the USA?
Yes. 100% American made in Birmingham, Alabama by Steel City Tap Co.
Companion Products
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CAN10 10" standard can shape, our highest volume SKU
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CAN12 12" standard, scaled up for end caps and big walls
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CANSLIM slim can profile for hard seltzer, light beer, RTD
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CANTALL full 16 oz tall boy footprint
Questions? Email brad@steelcitytap.com or SJ@steelcitytap.com, or call 205-203-4578. We pick up the phone.
