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Since then, changing consumer needs, along with new trends in drinks, regulations and technological advances, have led to ever new innovations and improvements being made in the design of caps and closures. What has not changed, however, is the need for tight closures (under a variety of conditions) that protect a bottle’s contents, and which are easy to open and re-seal, can be incorporated within the package design and are cost effective to produce. | Since then, changing consumer needs, along with new trends in drinks, regulations and technological advances, have led to ever new innovations and improvements being made in the design of caps and closures. What has not changed, however, is the need for tight closures (under a variety of conditions) that protect a bottle’s contents, and which are easy to open and re-seal, can be incorporated within the package design and are cost effective to produce. | ||
[[File:Caps 2-768x473.jpg| | [[File:Caps 2-768x473.jpg|250|thumb|right|In 1986, when CSI acquired H-C Industries, its rotary compression-moulded process for making closures was an industry first. The H-C Wing-Lok closure is regarded as the beverage industry’s first successful mechanical tamper-evident closure.]] | ||
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Caps with benefits: [[ViCap Systems]] Systems launches sports caps with a dosing chamber with which consumers can freshly supplement their drinks with flavours or vitamin shots (issues 4+9). | Caps with benefits: [[ViCap Systems]] Systems launches sports caps with a dosing chamber with which consumers can freshly supplement their drinks with flavours or vitamin shots (issues 4+9). | ||
[[File:Caps_1-768x1024.jpg| | [[File:Caps_1-768x1024.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Vicap sports cap comes with a dosing chamber]] | ||
In issue no. 9, we talk about DTI India: [[Bericap]] unveils its new lightweight closure, HexaLite 29/11, whose weight saving compared with a 30 mm/25 mm neck and closure combination is as much as 33%. | In issue no. 9, we talk about DTI India: [[Bericap]] unveils its new lightweight closure, HexaLite 29/11, whose weight saving compared with a 30 mm/25 mm neck and closure combination is as much as 33%. | ||
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At Interpack, [[United Caps]] presented, amongst other things, its 1881 petal flower cap. Developed for Wattwiller Mineral Waters, the unusual shape of the closure allows end-users to open bottles with minimum effort. | At Interpack, [[United Caps]] presented, amongst other things, its 1881 petal flower cap. Developed for Wattwiller Mineral Waters, the unusual shape of the closure allows end-users to open bottles with minimum effort. | ||
[[File:Caps 6-300x250.jpg| | [[File:Caps 6-300x250.jpg|250px|thumbnail|left|1881 petal flower cap]] | ||
For the 26 mm and 29 mm neck, [[Bericap]] developed higher closures with a better grip (issue 4). In the same article, product piracy and counterfeiting are being encountered with closures with a folded and slit tamper evidence band or with laser printing across the TE band and closure. In our [[Drinktec]] preview in issue 8, [[Bericap]] introduces an extremely light 28 mm PCO 1881 flat closure for non-carbonated beverages. | For the 26 mm and 29 mm neck, [[Bericap]] developed higher closures with a better grip (issue 4). In the same article, product piracy and counterfeiting are being encountered with closures with a folded and slit tamper evidence band or with laser printing across the TE band and closure. In our [[Drinktec]] preview in issue 8, [[Bericap]] introduces an extremely light 28 mm PCO 1881 flat closure for non-carbonated beverages. | ||
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[[File:Caps 5-300x215.jpg| | [[File:Caps 5-300x215.jpg|250px|thumbnail|left|SnapCap 26]] | ||
We report in issue 1+2 on [[Bericap]]’s Neo 30/17 weight optimised version for the neck finish 30/25; the SnapCap 26: a hinge cap pressed on a lightweight 26/21 neck and the 33 mm neck closure for cold-aseptic or hot-filling recipes. | We report in issue 1+2 on [[Bericap]]’s Neo 30/17 weight optimised version for the neck finish 30/25; the SnapCap 26: a hinge cap pressed on a lightweight 26/21 neck and the 33 mm neck closure for cold-aseptic or hot-filling recipes. | ||
[[File:Caps 3-300x201.jpg| | [[File:Caps 3-300x201.jpg|250px|thumbnail|right|38 mm 1-piece flip-top PP closure]] | ||
[[Silgan Closures GmbH]] Closures develop a plug and play system: The K-Seal ensures full plug engagement to the water cooler spike (issue 1+2). | [[Silgan Closures GmbH]] Closures develop a plug and play system: The K-Seal ensures full plug engagement to the water cooler spike (issue 1+2). | ||
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Continuous growth of aseptically processed beverages and an increase of on-the-go beverage formats are reasons for [[Aptar]] to launch a new sportscap in a wide mouth neck finish. The 38 mm 1-piece closure is described in issue 5. | Continuous growth of aseptically processed beverages and an increase of on-the-go beverage formats are reasons for [[Aptar]] to launch a new sportscap in a wide mouth neck finish. The 38 mm 1-piece closure is described in issue 5. | ||
[[File:Caps 4-e1549136109219-300x216.jpg| | [[File:Caps 4-e1549136109219-300x216.jpg|250px|thumbnail|left|UV barrier closure, developed for the dairy industry]] | ||
For issue 10 we fly downunder, visiting Coca-Cola Amatil’s plant opening of their new sports cap production line. Being made entirely of HDPE, it is easier to recycle than the traditional mix of HDPE and PP. | For issue 10 we fly downunder, visiting Coca-Cola Amatil’s plant opening of their new sports cap production line. Being made entirely of HDPE, it is easier to recycle than the traditional mix of HDPE and PP. | ||