Optimization of Cap Torque and Cap Stripping Investigation of Light Duty Liquid Detergent Bottles

Abstract

Proper closure of detergent plastic containers with respect to applied and removal torque were investigated. This study was conducted to find the optimum application torque in order to provide efficient removal torque during the storage life of the product. In addition, scrutinization of the problem involving cap stripping during the capping process is covered. Using an experimental, graphical and mechanical approach, the goal of the study was successfully achieved. The result of the study revealed that the spillage of the detergent product on the opening of the containers and excessive applied torque resulted in cap stripping. The plastic container indicated torque decay behaviour on both product-contaminated and uncontaminated conditions. Therefore, the proper adjustment of applied torque proposed in this paper, could serve both minimization of the chance of cap stripping and rendition of the efficient removal torque.

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0952-6900

Document Type

Article - Journal

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Citation

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text

Language(s)

English

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© 2024 The Authors, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Dec 1995

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