Abstract: A tap is provided for withdrawing fluid from a container comprising an outer tube, which can be fitted in an opening of the container in sealing engagement and in which an inner tube is received in sliding and sealing engagement, an inlet opening arranged in the outer tube, and an inlet opening arranged in the inner tube which communicates with an outlet opening in the inner tube that can be transferred by a corresponding movement of the inner tube from a closed position, in which the inner tube is completely inserted in the outer tube and in which the inlet openings of the outer tube and the inner tube do not overlap, to an open position in which the inlet openings of the outer tube and the inner tube are at least partially aligned one with the other.

Abstract: A method of producing a folded edge between the body and base and/or upper base of a container made out of fine and/or extra-fine sheet metal, whereby at least two layers of the fold are bonded together at least at various points along the at least almost finish-folded edge by means of fusion welding.