Purpose of Closures
Many containers and packages require a means of closing. It can be a separate device or seal or sometimes an integral latch or lock. Depending on the contents and container, closures have several functions:
- Keep the container closed and the contents contained for the specified shelf life until time of opening
- Provide a barrier to dirt, oxygen, moisture, etc. Control of permeation is critical to many types of products: foods, chemicals, etc.
- Keep the product secure from undesired premature opening
- Provide a means of reclosing or reusing the container
- Assist in dispensing and use of product
- Allow reasonable ease to open the container by the intended user. Difficult to open containers may cause wrap rage. The force or torque required to open a closure is an important consideration for packaging engineers.
Many types of packaging with their closures are regulated for strength, safety, security, communication, recycling, and environmental requirements.
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