Pouring Caps

Pouring caps: features and operation

Pouring caps are devices specifically designed to facilitate the pouring of liquids: their structure allows for a constant and uniform flow, preventing waste or dripping.

But what are the main components of a pouring cap?

• Pour spout: Made of stainless steel or plastic, this is the part through which the liquid in the bottle is poured. Here, the diameter of the spout hole is precisely calculated to ensure a constant flow during pouring.
• Vent: The small hole on the side that allows air to enter the bottle during pouring. This serves to maintain balanced pressure and, together with the spout, to ensure a uniform flow of liquid.
• Gasket: Often made of rubber or silicone, it ensures a hermetic seal between the pouring cap and the neck of the bottle, preventing unwanted spills.

How do these caps work?

When you tilt the bottle to pour, air enters through the vent, replacing the volume of the liquid that is exiting. This pressure balance allows for a smooth flow and prevents bubbles or interruptions during pouring.
The precise diameter of the spout helps maintain a constant flow rate, essential for precise dispensing.

Furthermore, the use of materials such as stainless steel for the spout and silicone for the gasket ensures durability and corrosion resistance, making pouring caps suitable for a variety of liquids.

For what types of products are pouring caps recommended?

Pouring caps are suitable for liquid products that require precise dispensing. But they are especially useful where it is necessary to keep the bottle clean, so as not to dirty the label or grease the hand of the person using it.

This is why they are primarily used for oil and vinegar, but they are also often appreciated by bartenders who use liqueurs, spirits, or syrups.

The advantages of using pouring caps

As we’ve seen, pouring caps offer two main advantages:

• They improve the product’s user experience;
• They preserve the liquid and the bottle’s image.
• Thanks to their composition, they prevent liquid spills that could ruin the label or dirty the user’s hands.
• Above all, they are ideal for premium products where aesthetics play a key role and avoiding waste and smudges is essential.

What types of materials can be used to make pouring caps?

Pouring caps can be made of various materials. Among the most common are:

• Plastic: lightweight, versatile, and ideal for products requiring a low cost or custom colors.
• Stainless steel: prized for its durability, shine, and elegance, making it suitable for fine oils and high-end liqueurs.
• Wood: usually chosen to give the product a natural look, for premium products that emphasize craftsmanship.
• Cork: Eco-friendly and versatile, like wood, it adds a natural touch to the bottle, which is why it’s primarily used for oil and vinegar.

Of course, these materials can always be combined to create pouring caps that, in addition to being practical, also meet specific style needs.

Why choose Ipercap pouring caps?

Ipercap pouring caps represent the perfect balance between functionality and design. This is because in 2017, thanks to our constant commitment to Research & Development, we were the first on the market to create a special pouring cap that prevents drips from escaping, keeping the bottle clean.

Our pouring cap has a spout designed to cut off drips when the bottle is tilted to pour. This prevents liquids like oil and vinegar from greasing or wetting the bottle’s neck and label, maintaining its aesthetic appearance and ensuring more practical use.

Furthermore, by relying on Ipercap, you’re guaranteed to receive customized pouring caps quickly. Our strength lies in our ability to manage production quickly and flexibly.

With a lean team and 25 machines, we can simultaneously work on automated and customized production, quickly adapting to your specific needs. With us, you have access to tailor-made solutions that enhance your product with a wide range of materials and advanced customization options.

You can choose from techniques such as screen printing, laser engraving, embossing, bas-relief, pad printing, or hot stamping. Bring your every idea to life and create a cap that, beyond its practical function, offers your products distinctive aesthetic features.