How to Extend Your Product’s Shelf Life With Metal Caps

Products with a long shelf life are very popular. If a product has a long shelf life, this means that a consumer can stock up on it without having to worry about it going bad and needing to be replaced. 

With people buying in bulk or ordering food online and having it shipped, there are more reasons than ever to want to extend the shelf life of your products. 

At Massilly North America, we have a variety of in-line capping machines that are state-of-the-art and provide superior performance and durability. In this article, we’ll tell you about:

• How vacuum capping machines work.
• How metal twist caps work.
• How vacuum sealing helps preserve food.

At Massilly North America, we sell a full range of in-line capping machines. No matter what type of in-line capping you need, we’ve got a machine that will work for you!

How do vacuum capping machines work?

There are a variety of ways to preserve food, including salting, drying, and canning. However, one of the most popular and effective methods to preserve food is using a vacuum capping machine. One of the best ways to give products a long shelf life is with an in-line capping machine that uses steam.

When capping occurs, the air is displaced by steam that is injected into the container before it is sealed (via in-line capping). The vacuum inside the container prevents anything from getting into the container, which could cause the contents to spoil. 

There are 4 main steps to in-line capping:

1. The operator sets up the capping parameters (for example, the cap diameter and jar diameter).
2. The filled containers on the conveyor belt travel through the steam fed in-line capping machine.
3. The steam injection displaces the atmospheric air as the cap engages the jar and seals.
4. The rapid condensing of the steam within the sealed jar will pull the vacuum..

Vacuum capping is quick, easy, and effective with the right in-line steam fed capping machine.

How do metal caps work?

Metal is one of the most common materials used for caps designed for in-line capping machines. Metal is popular because it is resistant to impacts and blows, can withstand extreme temperatures and pressures, and can be easily moulded into a variety of shapes and formats.

Metal caps can have a button on top of them. When the button is in the down position  the container has a vacuum. There’s no oxygen in the container with a vacuum, which helps prevent unwanted growth (such as mould) from occurring in the sealed container.

How does vacuum sealing help preserve food?

Have you ever wondered why vacuum sealing is such a popular way to preserve food? It’s because it works so well to quickly and easily increase the shelf life of products.

The primary purpose of vacuum sealing is to remove air from a container (such as a jar or bottle) containing the food or drink item that you want to increase the shelf life of. When the air is removed, you now have an air-tight vacuum seal.

The reason that it’s essential to remove all the oxygen from a food or drink container is because it prevents bacteria and microorganisms such as mould or fungus from growing in the container. Mould and fungus don’t just ruin how food looks or tastes; they can also make consumers seriously ill. This is why it’s so important to have an effective vacuum seal using an in-line capping machine.

There are other benefits to vacuum-sealed products as well:

• It helps keep food and drinks protected from dirt and other environmental contaminants.
• It helps preserve the taste of the food.

How can Massilly North America help me with in-line capping machines?

If you’re in the food and beverage industry where you need to seal and preserve food, then we’re here to help! At Massilly North America, we have several different capping machines that work for large and small food processing facilities.

With our in-line capping machines, you get high-quality machines that:

• Are in use across North and South America.
•  provide service and also offer the full range of parts for them.
•  have quick changeover capabilities, and are easy to adapt to your individual production requirements.
• Built-in safety features help prevent your operators from being injured.
• Can accommodate a wide variety of glass jars and closures (Caps).
• Are made out of stainless steel.
• Are easy to clean and maintain.
• Come with a floor distributor hopper.
• Offer excellent vacuum and sealing performance.

We are here to help solve any issues you may be encountering while trying to vacuum seal containers in your food processing environment. We take great pride in our in-line capping machines, and know that we can provide you with the perfect machine to suit your needs.

In addition to our in-line capping machines, we also sell a dud detector. A dud detector can help detect any issues with caps, such as damaged caps or no or low-vacuum issues. 

Vacuum Capping: A Quick and Effective Way to Extend Your Product’s Shelf Life

Now you know:

• How vacuum capping machines work.
• How metal caps work.
• How vacuum sealing helps preserve food.

At Massilly North America, we sell and service in-line capping machines. Our in-line capping machines are easy to adapt to your individual production requirements, and easy to clean and maintain. Built-in safety features give you peace of mind that your operators are protected. 

If you’d like to learn more about our in-line capping machines, as well as other services that we provide, then you can call us at 833-311-1287 or email us at: customerservice@massilly.ca.