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Twist-off Lug Cap

Twist-off (TO) lug caps for glass jars and bottles — deep-drawn from tinplate, PVC-free sealing compound, engineered for vacuum sealing, pasteurisation and retort.

Twist-off lug caps in assorted sizes and colours supplied by ZDA
Overview

A Seal That Holds Through Pasteurisation, Shipping and the Shelf

Twist-off and screw closures that hold vacuum through pasteurisation and still open cleanly in the consumer's hand. Controlled lug geometry, PVC-free sealing compounds, and plain, gold, lacquered or 6-colour lithographed decoration.

Technical Data

Standard Specification

Closures are configured to your container finish — send the glass finish drawing and we will match lug number, depth and compound accordingly.

ParameterTwist-Off (TO) / Lug CapsScrew Caps & Deep-Drawn
Diameter range30 mm – 110 mm (TO30 – TO110)28 mm – 89 mm
Lug configuration3, 4 or 6 lugsContinuous thread, 2–6 starts
Base materialETP or TFS, 0.18 – 0.26 mmETP, 0.18 – 0.30 mm
Sealing compoundPVC-free water-based or plastisol-free compound; standard, high-temperature and retort grades
Internal coatingEpoxy-phenolic, organosol, polyester, BPA-NI, aluminum-pigmented
External finishPlain, gold or clear lacquer, up to 6-colour offset lithography
Tamper evidenceVacuum safety button, pilfer-proof band, or plain skirt
Thermal processHot fill, pasteurisation to 100 °C, retort to 121 °C
Application torqueMatched to customer capping equipment; removal torque verified per batch
PackingCartons on pallets, bulk in cartons, or supplied in oriented feed systems
Typical Applications

Closures for Glass Jars, Bottles and Composite Containers

01

Jams, Honey & Spreads

Twist-off caps with vacuum button for hot-filled preserves, honey and chocolate spreads.

02

Pickles & Sauces

Acid-resistant lined lug caps for pickled vegetables, chutney, mayonnaise and cooking sauces.

03

Baby Food & Juice

Retortable closures with BPA-NI systems for baby food jars and juice bottles.

04

Coffee & Powdered Drinks

Deep-drawn screw caps with membrane liner for aroma and moisture protection.

05

Edible Oil & Vinegar

Leak-tight screw caps with induction-seal compatible liners for oil and vinegar bottles.

06

Spirits & Specialty

Pilfer-proof metal closures with printed tops and premium matte finishes.

Testing

Closure Performance Verification

1

Dimensional

Diameter, height and lug geometry verified against the finish drawing.

2

Compound

Compound weight, placement and cure checked per production batch.

3

Seal Integrity

Vacuum retention and leak testing after simulated thermal processing.

4

Torque

Application and removal torque measured on customer-equivalent capping heads.

5

Corrosion

Salt spray and product-immersion testing on the internal lacquer system.

Need a closure matched to your container finish?

Send the finish drawing, thermal process and annual volume — quotation within 48 hours.

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