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CETIE Guide 5Guide 5 - Flat-top plastic screw-on threaded closures on PET bottles for beverages

This document gives background information and recommended best practices for the application of plastic flat-top screw-on caps onto PET bottles for beverages. It covers all closure sizes and beverage product types. Includes section 6.11 Closure Application Settings (applied torque) and 7.2 Checking Removal Torque

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