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How to Perform a Plastic Closure Pull-up Check

How to Perform a Plastic Closure Pull-up Check

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...
Silgan Equipment Launches YouTube Channel

Silgan Equipment Launches YouTube Channel

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...
How to Perform Steel Pull-up, Removal Torque, and Security Checks

How to Perform Steel Pull-up, Removal Torque, and Security Checks

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...
A Guide to Troubleshooting Metal Lug Caps

A Guide to Troubleshooting Metal Lug Caps

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...
Get Smart About Food and Beverage Packaging for E-Commerce

Get Smart About Food and Beverage Packaging for E-Commerce

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...
Plastic Closures: Injection vs Compression – What Will You Choose?

Plastic Closures: Injection vs Compression – What Will You Choose?

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...
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