Trade-marks

Tri-Sure metal closures, Tri-Sure plastic

TM
closures, Tab-Seal caps, SambaCap , UNI-GRIP
TM
spouts, ULTRA-BOND spouts, PLASTIPLUG
TM TM
plugs, Push-Lock caps, PLASTICAP screw caps,

PLASTIROB taps, CDS dispense closures

FINISHING AND LACQUERING OF CLOSURE COMPONENTS

1.0 FINISHING OF TRI-SURE CLOSURE METAL

COMPONENTS 2.1 RDL 55 EPOXY-PHENOLIC LACQUER
Metal finishing is where an object The RDL 55 is a pigmented high quality expoxy-
is coated with a thin layer of metal phenolic type lacquer of a special formulation with
through electrolytic deposition. good physical and chemical properties. It is
The article to be plated is the recommended as the general-purpose lacquer. The
cathode in an electrolytic bath with color of this lacquer is red-oxide.
an anode as the other terminal. A low-voltage current
is passed through the solution, which electrolyzes and
covers the cathode with metal substrate to a desired 2.2 RDL 50 PHENOLIC LACQUER
thickness.
The RDL50 is a pigmented high quality phenolic type
of lacquer of a special formulation with a performance
superior to other phenolic lacquers available with Tri-
1.1 STEEL PLUGS AND FLANGES Sure closures. It is recommended for use where the
Steel plugs and flanges are manufactured in G and maximum chemical/solvent resistance is required. The
G2 sizes the parts produced in the forming process are color of this lacquer is matt grey-green.
dirty and covered with oil. Before the plating process
can start, the parts are centrifuged and washed to
remove all excessive liquids. Cleaned steel is very 2.3 COMPATIBILITY
susceptible to corrosion and will rapidly show red rust
The major physical and
formation. Finishing provides protection for metal
chemical performance
components against rust.
characteristics are indicated
in the performance table
below. The information
1.2 ZINC ELECTROPLATING contained in this paper is
Zinc plating is widely used on steel closure meant as a general guideline for packaging and cannot
components. A chromate passivation layer protects the be used and/or considered as a compatibility sheet
zinc against rapid corrosion in the environment. with guaranteed performance of lacquers. The
compatibility of each type of lacquer must be checked
by the user, not only in laboratory tests but also with
1.3 PHOSPHATING inserted closures under field conditions.
Another way of surface protection is phosphating.
Phosphate finish tends to be porous and therefore a
passivation layer should protection against corrosion. 2.4 FOOD CONTACT
Phosphated closures are packed in a sealed PE bag These lacquers are made from materials which comply
with little bags containing silica gel to absorb moisture with the requirements of the FDA regulations, subpart
from the packaging; this is a so-called Tropical F, paragraph 175.300 resinous and polymeric coatings.
packing.

2.0 LACQUERED CLOSURE COMPONENTS

Lacquered closure components are
used for the packaging of
hazardous chemical content and
food packaging.
In general 2 types of coatings are in
use: phenolic and epoxy-phenolic coatings. Each
coating has its own chemical resistance
characteristics; therefore the coating needs to be
adapted to the filling good. Please contact our sales
.
and support center to provide you with a packaging
advice.

Issued by: Product Management / www.tri-sure.com Issue no.: WEB-100011 Version: 1 Date: 18-01-2008 Page 1 of 2
Disclaimer: all information on our behalf in relation to our products, whether in nature of date, recommendations or otherwise, is supported by research and believed reliable, but we assume no liability whatsoever in respect of
application, processing or use made of the aforementioned information or products or any consequence thereof. The user undertakes all liability in respect of the application. Processing or use of the aforementioned information or
products, whose quality and other properties he shall verify, or any consequence thereof. No liability whatsoever shall attach to us for any infringement of the rights owned or controlled by a third party on intellectual, industrial or other
property by reason of the application, processing or use of the aforementioned information or products by the user.
 Trade-marks

Tri-Sure metal closures, Tri-Sure plastic
TM
closures, Tab-Seal caps, SambaCap , UNI-GRIP
TM
spouts, ULTRA-BOND spouts, PLASTIPLUG
TM TM
plugs, Push-Lock caps, PLASTICAP screw caps,

PLASTIROB taps, CDS dispense closures

4. GENERAL PERFORMANCE TABLE LACQUERS

Type of Lacquers Performance Characteristics

General
Mechanical
Chemical Solvents Alkaline Water
Color Properties
Resistance Resistance Resistance Resistance
Resistance
(Strong)

Epoxy - Phenolic
Red Oxide Good Good Good Fair/Good Fair
RDL 55*
Epoxy - Phenolic Golden
Good Good Good Fair/Good Fair
RDL 44* Brown

Epoxy - Phenolic
Off White Good Good Good Fair/Good Fair
RDL 36
Epoxy - Phenolic (Clear)
Good Fair Good Fair Poor
RDL 29* Gold

Epoxy - Phenolic
Red Oxide Good Good Good Fair/Good Fair
RDL 6
Epoxy - Phenolic
Grey Good Good Good Fair/Good Fair
RDL 5

Phenolic Olive
Fair Excellent Excellent Poor Fair
RDL 50* green

Phenolic
Red Oxide Fair Excellent Excellent Poor Fair
RDL 39
Phenolic (Clear)
Poor Fair Good Poor Poor
RDL 16* Gold

*These lacquers are made from materials which comply with the requirements of the FDA regulations, subpart F, paragraph
175.300 resinous and polymeric coatings. Contact the local Tri-Sure Closures Worldwide sales organization for a declaration of
compliance with FDA and heavy metal contents legislation/directives.

Issued by: Product Management / www.tri-sure.com Issue no.: WEB-100011 Version: 1 Date: 18-01-2008 Page 2 of 2
Disclaimer: all information on our behalf in relation to our products, whether in nature of date, recommendations or otherwise, is supported by research and believed reliable, but we assume no liability whatsoever in respect of application, processing or
use made of the aforementioned information or products or any consequence thereof. The user undertakes all liability in respect of the application. Processing or use of the aforementioned information or products, whose quality and other properties he
shall verify, or any consequence thereof. No liability whatsoever shall attach to us for any infringement of the rights owned or controlled by a third party on intellectual, industrial or other property by reason of the application, processing or use of the
aforementioned information or products by the user.