Tetra Pak DreamCap, LightCap and HeliCap closures

Three closures have been introduced to the beverage market. The DreamCap is an ergonomically designed closure suitable for on-the-go consumption; the LightCap is designed to keep plastic use and cost to a minimum; and the HeliCap combines one-step easy opening with distinctive tamper evidence.

DreamCap was designed to create a comfortable on-the-go consumption solution. It has a high neck and its over-the-edge design provides consumer easy access to the spout and a comfortable fit to the face and lips to drink beverages. Its large (26 mm) opening and ridge is designed to provide improved control of the liquid flow into the mouth.

Aimed initially at the drink-at-home market, LightCap is also designed to meet the needs of both consumer and producer. By using the minimal amount of plastic to keep costs at a minimum and improve environmental performance, it is particularly suited to larger-sized openings, which are easier to handle and pour from.

Benefits are possible because of Tetra Pak’s combination of Pre-Laminated Hole (PLH) and Direct Injection Moulding Concept (DIMC) technologies. The closure is suitable for the ambient distribution of milks and oxygen-sensitive products, such as vitamin-enriched milks, flavoured milks, soya beverages, juices, nectars and still drinks such as iced tea.

HeliCap, initially aimed at the drink-at-home market, provides a one-step screw cap that brings convenience and confidence to consumers by combining easy-to-open functionality with noticeable security features. It has a good grip, clearly visible tamper evidence ring and concentrates a low opening force on the first turn of the cap - enough for the consumer to feel the tamper ring breaking.

The cap’s PLH-based packaging materials allow for a simplified filling machine set-up, resulting in line efficiency. This, combined with reduced glue consumption by nearly 50%, lowers overall production costs.