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Disc Top Cap
The disc top cap has a 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.
Flip Top Cap
The 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.
Spouted Cap
The 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.
Push/Pull Lid
The 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.
Yorker Spout
The 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.
Sifter/Spice Cap
The 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.
Orifice Reducer
The 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.
NON-DISPENSING CLOSURES
Domed Lids
The domed lids typically have a flat top, rounded shoulders and a straight skirt. These lids are typically smooth with no ribbing and can come in various colors and materials like plastic, metal and glass.
Ribbed Lids
The ribbed lids can be caps, sprayers, or other closures that have ribbing. Ribbing is a series of small vertical grooves decorating the lid skirt. The purpose of ribbing is to not only provide some decorative appeal, but also facilitates gripping the lid skirt.
Smooth Lids
Smooth lids can be caps, sprayers or other closures that have no ribbing on the lid skirt. Ribbing is a series of small vertical grooves decorating the lid's skirt. Smooth caps and closures lacking ribbing may be more difficult to twist, but have an elegant, smooth and reflective surface.
Liners (F217, PE, PS, HIS) and Sealing Discs
Liners are inserted into the lid and assist in keep the lid/container seal spill proof and air-tight. There are many types of liners which can be used for many different products and applications.
SPECIALTY CLOSURES
Lotion Pumps
The lotion pumps are a spring-loaded or pressure-powered mechanism that discharges product from a dip tube through the spout when depressed. Most pumps have a locking feature to prevent discharge. Dip tube length is measured from the top of the skirt to the bottom of the tube. Pump output is measured in cc's.
Treatment Pumps
The dispensing pumps are spring-loaded or pressure-powered mechanisms that discharge product from a dip tube through the orifice when depressed. These pumps typically have a clear overcap that prevents unintended discharge. Dip tube length is measured form the top of the skirt to the bottom of the tube.
Trigger Sprayers
The trigger sprayer is a mechanism of moving plastic parts that discharges product when the trigger is pulled. The trigger sprayer nozzle can be twisted to on/off and/ or spray/stream options to control discharge type. Nozzles can also have a screw feature which controls spray/stream functions. Dip tube length is measured form the top of the skirt to the bottom of the tube.
Fine-mist Fingertip Sprayers
The fine-mist fingertip sprayer is a spring-loaded or pressure-powered mechanism that discharges low viscosity liquids from a dip tube through the orifice when the top is depressed. The fine-mist sprayers typically have a clear plastic overcap that prevents unintended discharge. Dip tube length is measured form the top of the skirt to the bottom of the tube.
Foaming Pumps
The foaming pumps are a spring-loaded or pressure-powered pump that "foams" liquid product as it is discharged. Most foamers can be twisted into a "locked" position or come with a clear plastic overcap to prevent unintended discharge. Dip tube length is measured form the top of the skirt to the bottom of the tube.
Droppers
The dropper is a lid that is inserted into the container and tightened by twisting. When the rubber bulb at the top is squeezed and then released, liquids are drawn up into the glass or plastic tube. The bulb is then squeezed to discharge the liquid. .Dip tube length is measured form the top of the skirt to the bottom of the tube.
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