Closure Torque Application Specifications
By: Berlin Packaging Specialist
Date: November 11, 2019
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 |