Apparatus and Methods of Capping Metallic Bottles

US20180044155A1Inactive Publication Date: 2018-02-15BALL CORP
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US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
BALL CORP
Publication Date
2018-02-15
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

An apparatus and methods of sealing a metallic container are provided. More specifically, the present invention relates to capping apparatus and methods that reduce the amount of force applied to a metallic bottle to seal the metallic bottle with a ROPP closure. The capping apparatus may include more thread rollers than known capping apparatus. Optionally, the thread rollers may use more forming passes to form threads on the ROPP closure. The capping apparatus may also rotate one or more of the ROPP closure and the metallic container in a closing direction before the metallic container is discharged. In one embodiment, the thread rollers form the closure threads before or after a pilfer roller applies a sideload to the ROPP closure.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates generally to the manufacture and sealing of containers. More specifically, this invention provides an apparatus and methods used to seal metallic containers with Roll-on Pilfer Proof (ROPP) closures.BACKGROUND

[0002] Metallic containers offer distributors and consumers many benefits. The metallic body of a metallic container provides optimal protection properties for products. For example, the metallic body prevents CO2 migration and transmission of UV radiation which may damage the contents of the metallic container and negatively influence the effectiveness of ingredients, as well as the flavor, appearance, or color of the product. Metallic containers also offer an impermeable barrier to light, water vapor, oils and fats, oxygen, and micro-organisms and keep the contents of the metallic container fresh and protected from external influences, thereby guaranteeing a long shelf-life.

[0003] The increased durability of metallic con...

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