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Density
Weight
per unit volume of a substance, expressed in grams per
cubic centimer, pounds per cubic foot and so on.
Dispensing closure
A
closure designed to be used to apply the contents of a
container.
Dome
A
closure that has a rounded surface.
Drop test
A
test of strength accomplished by dropping an object in
a specified manner for a specified number of times or
until the article fails from impact.
Dropper cap
A
bottle closure that features a dropper and rubber bulb,
designed to dispense liquids in small drops. |
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Ears
Parts
soldered, bumped or riveted to the side of a can or pail
to which a bail (or handle) is inserted for easier carrying.
Extrusion
The
shaping of a plastic material by forcing it through a
specialty-shaped die.
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"F"
style can
A
rectangular base can fitted with a screw cap.
Finish
The
material surrounding the neck opening of any container;
designed to accommodate a particular closure.
Fitment
A
device used as a part of a closure assembly designed to
accomplish a specific purpose, such as a powder shaker,
sprinkler or dropper.
Fittings
Any
parts (other than ends) necessary to complete the closure
of a can, including plugs, screw necks, spouts, bungs,
caps and more.
Flame
treating
A
method of bathing plastics in an open flame to promote
oxidation of the surface, rendering it more receptive
to inks, lacquers, paints, adhesives and more.
Flint
A
glass color which is transparent and clear.
Flowed-in gasket
A
gasket formed by a liquid material (vinyl or latex) poured
(or flowed) directly into a gasket groove and cured in
place, usually by baking; i.e. plastisol.
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Injection
blowmolding
A
two-stage, plastic bottling process. First, a preform
(or parison) is injection molded forming the bottle finish.
Then, the preform is transferred to a blow mold where
the bottle takes its ultimate shape.
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K-Resin
By
virtue of its sparkling clarity, high gloss, and impact
resistance, K-Resin is ideally suited to a wide variety
of packaging applications.
K-Resin, a styrene derivative, is a relatively expensive
material which is processed and produced on polyethylene
equipment. This material is similar to polystyrene in
clarity and rigidity, but lacks significant barrier properties.
K-Resin is suitable for packaging aqueous and dry products
but is specifically not compatible with fats and unsaturated
oils or solvents. This material is frequently used for
display packaging for items such as candy, beef jerky,
etc.
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Largeware
A
term given to containers that are over one gallon in capacity.
Linerless
closure
A
closure that has been engineered to function in specific
applications without the use of an additonal liner.
Lug
pail cover
A
type of cover usually used on open end 5 gallon steel
pails. The pail cover is lined with a "cushiony"
compound that seats on the top rim of the pail. The seal
is "activated" by clinching the lugs (an integral
part of the cover) to the pail rim. |
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Location
13918 Equitable Rd.
Cerritos, CA 90703-2315
Main: (562) 802-0515
Fax: (562) 802-0501
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