United Caps Develops 26 Flip-On To Solve Everyday Handling Issues In Oil Packaging

CA lightweight closure that improves usability and efficiency in cost-sensitive markets

 

At Interpack 2026, UNITED CAPS present its new 26 FLIP-ON closure, developed to solve everyday handling challenges in oil packaging applications.

 

Addressing Practical Limitations in Everyday Use

 

In many edible oil markets, packaging solutions are primarily driven by cost, often at the expense of usability. As a result, consumers and operators frequently experience issues such as difficult opening, poor grip and unwanted contact with the product during use.

 

The 26 FLIP-ON has been developed to directly address these everyday challenges, offering a closure that improves handling without adding complexity or cost.

 

 

The 26 FLIP-ON closure from UNITED CAPS improves handling in oil packaging while enabling seamless integration into existing filling lines through a plug’n play approach that avoids the need for significant line modifications.

 

 

Improving Handling While Maintaining Efficiency

 

The closure integrates seamlessly into existing filling lines, following a plug’n play approach that avoids the need for significant line modifications and supports smooth operation in high-volume production environments. Its flip-top design enables easier opening and better handling during pouring, reducing the risk of product contact and improving everyday use.

 

With a weight limited to 1.0 g, the 26 FLIP-ON is light in weight and contributes to material savings. This approach also supports ongoing efforts to reduce material use and lower the overall carbon footprint, aligning with emerging PPWR requirements, and can contribute to EPR fee reductions of up to 18% depending on market conditions.

 

Supporting Regulatory Requirements and Cleaner Use

 

The closure features an attached tamper-evident system, supporting current and upcoming regulatory requirements. At the same time, its design helps avoid direct contact between the user’s fingers and the bottle neck, contributing to a cleaner and more consistent opening and pouring experience.

 

 

 

The 26 FLIP-ON closure from UNITED CAPS combines lightweight construction, improved handling and a cleaner opening experience, while supporting material reduction and lower carbon footprint objectives.

 

 

Practical Solutions Explored at BETTER LAB

 

At Interpack, the 26 FLIP-ON will feature alongside the UNITED CAPS BETTER LAB, where sessions can be pre-booked with UNITED CAPS experts to explore packaging challenges and practical solution approaches.

 

“Cost efficiency remains critical in oil packaging, but usability is often overlooked,” said Mr. Benoît Henckes, CEO of UNITED CAPS. “With 26 FLIP-ON, we focused on solving real handling issues that occur every day, without changing the production environment our customers rely on.”