Tethered caps

In accordance with the EU Directive 2019/904, beverage containers up to 3 litres will have to be fitted with tethered caps from July 2024. Exceptions to this regulation are caps on glass and metal containers. The switch to this type of cap will therefore affect the vast majority of beverage producers. One of the companies that is already preparing for this change is our Austrian customer Wildalpen Wasserverwertungs GmbH. In the first phase for sportcaps. In addition to the modifications to the capping machine, Wildalpen has decided to combine this project with the replacement of the entire caps sorter and has ordered a new sorter from series Sortec from us, the production of which is currently underway.

The move to these new types of closures will undoubtedly present a challenge for beverage manufacturers, which may require intervention in their existing sorting and capping systems. Our specialists are ready to provide users of cappers, including cappers from other manufacturers, with our experience to help them make a smooth transition to the new caps. Please do not hesitate to contact us with your project should you need our assistance.