What is BS EN 17177- Glass packaging with a crown cap about?
BS EN 17177 focuses on glass packaging with a crown cap. BS EN 17177 specifies the dimensional requirements for the 26 mm diameter, 6 mm height crown cap, lined with a plastic gasket and designed to seal bottles with neck finishes foreseen for pry-off or twist-crown applications.
BS EN 17177 specifies the dimensional requirements that are of direct importance to the customer/bottler and recommendations for cap application.
The gasket material and profile are not specified as several different profiles are available depending on the end-use and supplier-specific technology. The requirement placed on the gasket profile design is that it needs to be fit for the purpose used in conjunction with glass finishes in reference.
Who is BS EN 17177- Glass packaging with a crown cap for?
BS EN 17177on glass packaging with crown cap is useful for:
- Crown corks manufacturers, suppliers & exporters
- Quality assurance department
Why should you use BS EN 17177- Glass packaging with a crown cap?
Glass packaging is a hygienic material that, since it is nonporous and impermeable, preserves the flavor, purity, and quality of whatever you store in it. Glass containers allow drinks and food to be heated and cooled without risk of contamination. 
BS EN 17177 provides you guidance on the dimensions of the crown cap and the materials to be used. This will improve the quality of your crown cap.
BS EN 17177 lays out requirements and recommendations for cap application
