by Silgan Closures | Oct 16, 2020 | Beyond the Threads blog, Silgan University
Pull-up is a secondary non-destructive test reference for closure application. It should be used as a reference guide. Removal torque and security are the main criteria for determining proper closure application. A pull-up is the measurement of the mechanical...
by Silgan Closures | Sep 19, 2019 | Beyond the Threads blog, News + Culture, Silgan University
Videos troubleshoot and offer quick solutions to frequent capping machine issues Silgan Equipment, a leading equipment supplier for the food and beverage industry, today announced the first four videos of the new Silgan YouTube Troubleshooting Channel. Each video...
by Silgan Closures | Jan 10, 2019 | Beyond the Threads blog, Silgan University
At Silgan Closures, we go above and beyond to ensure we’re delivering a consistent and high-performing product. For steel closures, we perform different checks to ensure the closure is applied and will perform properly: Pull-up, Removal Torque, and Security. Before...
by Silgan Closures | Dec 5, 2018 | Beyond the Threads blog, Silgan University
A Practical Guide to Troubleshooting the Application of Metal Lug Caps Lug caps are a type of metal cap used to seal glass bottles and jars, using a unique threading system. Rather than having a continuous thread, these caps have lugs–angled metal tabs positioned on...
by Silgan Closures | Sep 19, 2018 | Beyond the Threads blog, Innovation, Silgan University
The e-commerce distribution cycle of food and beverage products is vastly different than the traditional distribution cycle for shipping directly to stores. Here, we break it down for you by using a jar of pasta sauce as an example. Traditional Distribution Cycle (4...
by Silgan Closures | Aug 10, 2018 | Beyond the Threads blog, Silgan University
Both compression and injection molding come with pros and cons. But how do you know which manufacturing process better suits your food and beverage closure design? There are many factors from the size of the cap to your desired lead time that can make or break your...
