ring pulls

Beverage can tabs

Ring pulls are the small metal tabs attached to beverage cans that you lift and pull back to open the can.

The original design detached completely—creating litter and a choking hazard—but modern ring pulls stay attached to the lid.

Also called pull tabs.

I collected ring pulls for a recycling drive.

Related
  • openersThings that begin
  • can openerTool for accessing canned goods
  • tabProjection for gripping
  • lidRemovable container cover
  • metalsLustrous conductive elements

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Devices for accessing canned goods

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Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G