How to use this template
Record the cap, container, head or lane, application condition, removal torque and finished-pack observations. Torque is only one part of closure performance, so include seating, liner contact, tamper feature and leak evidence.
Cap torque and closure test record
Use a calibrated or verified torque instrument and the agreed conditioning, test direction and timing.
Site / line: __________________________
Product / format: __________________________
Date / shift: __________________________
Completed by: __________________________
| No. | Check | Result / value | Action / initials |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Record cap supplier and batch | ||
| 2 | Record container supplier and batch | ||
| 3 | Record product and fill temperature | ||
| 4 | Record capper head, spindle or lane | ||
| 5 | Inspect cap seating and thread engagement | ||
| 6 | Measure removal torque sample 1 | ||
| 7 | Measure removal torque sample 2 | ||
| 8 | Measure removal torque sample 3 | ||
| 9 | Measure removal torque sample 4 | ||
| 10 | Measure removal torque sample 5 | ||
| 11 | Inspect liner or sealing surface | ||
| 12 | Check leakage after conditioning | ||
| 13 | Check tamper-evident feature | ||
| 14 | Record adjustment and re-test |
Overall result / release decision: __________________________________________________________________________________
Comments: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
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