Closure Torque Application Specifications

By: Berlin Packaging Specialist
Date: November 11, 2019

Closure Torque Application Specifications

Below is the recommended Torque for Closures on Glass and Plastic Containers for Dangerous Goods Shipping System Kits.

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Phenolic Caps
with Glass Container
Polypropylene Caps
with Glass Container
Polypropylene Caps
with Plastic Container
Cap MM
Application Torque
(in.-lbs.)
Application Torque
(in.-lbs.)
Application Torque
(in.-lbs.)
22
12
12
12
24
15
15
15
24 (415)
15
15
12
28
15
15
15
33
18
18
18
38 (400)
20
20
30
38 (415)
20
20
20
38 (430)
45
45
20
38 (439)
45
45
25
43
20
30
22
45
30
40
25
48
30
45
25
53
30
30
30
58
30
45
30
63
30
50
30
70
40
60
35
83
60
60
35
89
70
70
40