Featuring ‘flexband’ type tamper evidence, UNITED CAPS’s new 63 PROSLIT closure for agro chemicals offers a leak-proof, safe packaging solution for 63mm neck finish containers. It is also fully UN-compliant and highly resistant to stress cracking, no matter what the product.

Filler

Product

• new and reliable TE band: folded snap/slitted ‘flexband’
• very high resistance to stress cracking
• full chemical barrier creates leak-proof, safe packaging solution
• a closure to suit all > 2 liter capacity containers in HDPE/Co-ex/PET
• continuous sealing following first opening
• integrated foil cutter

Flexibility

• compatible with broad range of liners (IHS and PE foam)
• easy implementation due to standard overall dimensions
• suitable for packaging of agro chemical powders and liquids
• wide range of standard colours available
• easy integration into family range of product packaging
• tampo printing possible

Product safety

• compliant with UN guidelines for the transportation of dangerous goods (mechanical tests and chemical resistance)
• safe handling on automatic capping equipment
• total protection of your product

Capping line compatibility & efficiency

• screwing: cone or jaw system
• sorter: centrifuge or waterfall type

End User

Confidence & safety

• leak-proof, safe packaging solution
• continuous sealing following first opening
• visible tamper evidence on first opening (TE band bridges break when unscrewing the closure, band drops down)

Convenience

• easy to use with integrated foil cutter
• special design of ribs improves grip

Customisation

• enhanced product recognition (colours, printing and outer shape design)

Environmental friendly

• easy to clean and recycle

Proprietary approach to research & development, design and testing assures faster development of high-quality solutions, saving time and costs for customers.

PROCAP has once more enhanced its unique Lab Capper system to offer more intense and comprehensive testing of caps and closures. The Lab Capper replicates conditions found at the customer site to enable assessment of how its caps and closures will perform once introduced to capping lines. Testing in such a laboratory setting enables changes and adjustments to be made to shape or design quickly and with no disruption to lines or customers’ businesses.

To date, PROCAP is the only producer of plastic caps and closures in Europe to own such a system and be able to offer such a beneficial service.

The Lab Capper was developed and first introduced in mid-2012. PROCAP will continue to enhance the system and service it offers to provide even greater value to customers, expand its business and stay ahead of market demands. It represents just one prong of the company’s growth strategy of continual learning and the ongoing enhancement of its global service model.

The unique design of UNITED CAPS’s 38 PROLINE closure makes reliable capping more achievable. This innovative solution offers increased efficiency and improved productivity in the filling of sensitive beverages, such as juices and milks.

Filler

Product

• reliable and efficient capping
• ideal for wet and dry ACF
• highly performant closure for PET containers
• featuring 38-3SOT neck finish

Lightweight closure

• 2.75g

Flexibility

• standard dimensions so no capping line modification
• wide range of standard colours available
• engraving possible

Line compatibility

• capping: cone or jaws system
• sorter: centrifuge or waterfall type

Secure

• BRC/Iop certified

End User

Safety

• venting feature releases internalpressure of spoiled product
• seal is lost when TE band bridges sufficiently stretched or broken or, showing possible sabotage
• TE band drops at first opening, making potential tampering evident

Convenience

• low opening torque
• good grip facilitated

Requiring a solution for its just-in-time demands, INEX NV, a producer of high-quality dairy products, turned to UNITED CAPS. Our novel "38 PROFLATSEAL" closure is now used for the large majority of INEX’s 2 litre HDPE containers of fresh milk. It has helped the customer not only increase the visibility of its products on the shelf but also heightened end-user awareness. It has also made UNITED CAPS a preferred supplier of such caps to the Inexco Group.

UNITED CAPS introduces 29/21 GREEN1P, a reliable mono-piece closure for edible oils, vinegars and sauces that is lighter and more competitively priced than the previous solution.

Filler

Product

• cost-effective closure for 29/21 PET neck finish
• reliable seal, kept throughout transportation and in storage
• tolerant to not well-set capping lines

Lightweight closure

• 1.2g

Flexibility

• wide range of standard colours available
• engraving possible

Line compatibility

• capping: cone or jaws system
• sorter: centrifuge or waterfall type

Capping line efficiency

• number of crooked caps TBC/10,000 (lab test result)

Secure

• BRP/Iop certified

Environmental friendly

• confirms with UNITED CAPS’s GREEN process

End User

Convenience

• one-hand opening
• hinged cover remains linked to closure
• cover stays open at a wide angle for straightforward pouring
• moveable around the neck for comfortable use
• 2 TE band tabs make it easy to open for right- and left-handed

Safety

• first opening requires removal of complete TE band

Innovative technologies, processes and products have enabled the company to reduce CO² emissions. It’s also helping customers realise similar results.

The latest carbon impact study (2012) from PROCAP shows that the company has achieved an impressive 15% reduction in carbon equivalent from the transformation of resin into products since 2008. PROCAP has witnessed significant economic growth during this timeframe; however, this has not been mirrored by an increase in CO² emissions. Between 2008 and 2012, PROCAP increased sales from 4.8 to 6.4 billion caps. Despite this rise in production, its CO² footprint remained stable.

With the aim to ensure all sites were ISO 14001 certified, PROCAP first evaluated its environmental impact as a Group in 2008. Three main areas were identified where savings could be made: energy consumption, final waste and plastic scraps. These have been the principal points of focus.

PROCAP’s efforts in this area are ongoing and it expects to be able to report further reductions in the future.

We have achieved remarkable growth over the last half Century. During that time we have cultivated a global service model to ensure customers always benefit from high-quality solutions that add real value. Our experts share ideas and best practice to persistently enhance all aspects of our model. We are committed to helping them achieve this via constant development. Remaining ahead of industry trends, we continue to address the needs of new markets and applications, as well as striving to devise ever-greener products. We will continue to exceed expectations for the future.

UNITED CAPS, market leader in flip-top closure for the herbs and spices market, is adding a strong environmental dimension to its offerings with the launch of the 38 and 63 GREENFLAP family range of flip-top closures.

Filler

Environmental responsibility

• compliant with UNITED CAPS GREEN process

Lightweight closure

• 38 GREENFLAP: 4.45 g
• 63 GREENFLAP: 9.30 g

Flexibility

• easy to implement thanks to standard closure dimensions
• suitable for PET and glass jars
• wide range of foils and liners available   

Capping line efficiency and compatibility

• tolerant and reliable screwing feature
• sorter: centrifuge and waterfall-type

Brand reinforcement

• attractive, modern design including a wide range of colours
• same design for 2 necks: 38 and 63 mm
• consistent appearance for small and large packaging

End User

Convenience

• small opening for sprinkling
• large opening for pouring
• easy-to-open flaps due to wide thumb tab and low opening strength needed

Confidence and Safety

• safe and hygienic packaging via foil and liner use
• audible ´click´ when closing flaps
• strong hinge of flaps contribute to long shelf life

First-opening guarantee

• tamper evident system provided by using foils and/or liners

PROCAP @ VLB Fachtagung Getränkeverpackung

Berlin 20-21 November, 2013, Germany

For more information visit:

https://www.vlb-berlin.org/en/packaging2013

PROCAP Hoboken NV succeeded in finalizing new office building and warehouse (phase l) as part of the overall plan to double its footprint by end of 2014. Focus in phase II mainly is on increasing available production m² as well as a more efficient and effective overall flow.

In this period of transition, PROCAP guarantees continuity in supply together with consistent product quality.