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Plastic Closure Ovality Guideline

Plastic Closure Ovality is generally misunderstood in the beverage industry, adding confusion and assumptions to be made, usually with negative results. This publication is important to assist with the understanding of why and how plastic closures ovalize after manufacturing and during transport to the customer. In addition, what levels of ovality are considered normal and acceptable to the industry. Lastly, it offers a valuable tool for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to ensure that their equipment is designed to meet the industry's ovality standards.