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CPSU: Learn more about styles, types, materials, and terms
Closures come in many different shapes and styles to fit your product's unique application. On this page you will learn the different styles and types of closures and for what they are commonly used. At any time, feel free to call 1-800-473-4144 to speak with an expert. View our Image Catalog for a quick view of all of our closures.
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Disc Top CapThe disc top cap has a fulcrumed panel or disc that when depressed on one side raises the dispensing opening on the opposing side. Depressing the dispensing side closes the opening and provides an airtight seal for the product inside. Common uses include: shampoo bottle caps, lotion caps, typically used with squeezable bottles. |
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Flip Top CapThe flip top cap has a hinged panel that can be opened by pushing or pulling on an extruding lip on the opposite side of the panel hinge. There is typically an accommodating indentation in the lid skirt directly below the lip to assist with raising the flip top. Common uses include: lotions, hair products, typically partnered with squeezable bottles. |
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Spouted CapThe spouted cap has a levered spout that when depressed provides an air tight seal. When the spout is raised to its extended position, product can be discharged. The lid skirt can be ribbed or smooth. Common uses include: lotions, shampoos, hair products, typically partnered with squeezable bottles. |
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Push/Pull LidThe push/pull lids have a nozzle or orifice that can be sealed and unsealed by pulling up or pushing down on a moving part. Some push/pull lids have a clear protective cap that keep the nozzle clean and sanitary: particularly useful on water bottles. Common uses include: dishwashing liquid containers, water bottles. |
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Yorker SpoutThe yorker spout has a threaded skirt and a conical shaped dispenser with a tip cap. The conical spout typically must be punctured or snipped prior to product discharge, and the tip cap is saved to keep product sealed following puncture. Common uses include: glue, industrial purposes where application precision is needed. |
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Sifter/Spice CapThe sifter/spice cap can include many different styles of caps, lids and liners. The sifter typically has a hinged or twist mechanism that controls discharge of product through a punctured liner or panel. Common uses include: spices, powders, baking goods, baby powder, cosmetic powders. |
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Orifice ReducerThe orifice reducer is a plastic disc with flange inserted into the orifice or opening of a container to literally "reduce" the size of the container's opening. The orifice reducer must be partnered with a compatible cap to keep product air tight and spill proof. Common uses include: cooking sauces, marinades and oils. |
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Dropper TipThe dropper tips are a punctured conically-shaped disc with flange that are inserted into the orifice or opening of a container. The dropper tips must be partnered with compatible caps to keep product air tight and spill proof. Common uses include: contact lenses solution, oils, flavoring extracts, food coloring, and eye drops. |
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Euro Spout LidThe Euro spout (often called an inverted dropper tip), has a ribbed cap with a small dropper tube fixed to the cap. The cap is applied to the container, the container is inverted, then righted, cap removed and a few drops can be discharged from the dropper tip. Common uses include: essential oils, concentrated extracts. |
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