<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>CMADC</title><description>Technical guides to capping machinery, closure torque measurement, and bottle neck finish compatibility for packaging engineers.</description><link>https://cmadc.org/</link><item><title>Screw Cap Thread Fit &amp; Capping Chuck Grip Diameter Selection</title><link>https://cmadc.org/blog/screw-cap-thread-and-chuck-fit/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cmadc.org/blog/screw-cap-thread-and-chuck-fit/</guid><description>Match a screw cap to its bottle thread, measure the outside grip diameter, and choose capping chuck geometry and insert material for consistent tightening and release.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Continuous Thread Closure Dimensions: GPI/SPI 400, 410, 415 &amp; 425 Specs</title><link>https://cmadc.org/blog/continuous-thread-closure-GPI-SPI-dimensions/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cmadc.org/blog/continuous-thread-closure-GPI-SPI-dimensions/</guid><description>Specify continuous thread closure (CT closure neck finish) geometry: GPI thread finish 400 410 415 425 430 turns, T/E/I/S/H tolerances, L vs M threads, and torque.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ROPP Capper Head Adjustment: Roll-On Pilfer-Proof Sealing Setup</title><link>https://cmadc.org/blog/ropp-capper-roll-on-pilfer-proof-head-adjustment/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cmadc.org/blog/ropp-capper-roll-on-pilfer-proof-head-adjustment/</guid><description>Calibrate an ROPP capper 4-roller head on a roll on pilfer proof capping machine: top-load spring settings, thread and tuck roller forces, and aluminum ROPP cap sealing checks.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tamper-Evident Band: What to Measure at Application</title><link>https://cmadc.org/blog/tamper-evident-band-closure-design-and-application/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cmadc.org/blog/tamper-evident-band-closure-design-and-application/</guid><description>Record pull-up, then removal torque, then band-break torque as separate peaks. Silgan TAB14 sets that order and a 10-minute wait on cold fill.</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Glass Dropper Bottle Closure and Neck Finish Specs</title><link>https://cmadc.org/blog/glass-dropper-bottle-closure-neck-finish-specs/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cmadc.org/blog/glass-dropper-bottle-closure-neck-finish-specs/</guid><description>Match a glass dropper bottle&apos;s full neck finish, distinguish pipettes from reducers and plain caps, and verify the sealing interface before approving an assembly.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lotion Pump Dispenser Capping and Dip-Tube Sizing</title><link>https://cmadc.org/blog/lotion-pump-dispenser-capping-and-dip-tube-sizing/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cmadc.org/blog/lotion-pump-dispenser-capping-and-dip-tube-sizing/</guid><description>Fit a lotion pump dispenser to the actual bottle: verify the neck finish, trial the dip-tube cut, and check capping chuck contact before package approval.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mono-Material Foam Pumps: Closure-System Change Checks</title><link>https://cmadc.org/blog/alpla-mono-material-foam-pump/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cmadc.org/blog/alpla-mono-material-foam-pump/</guid><description>Engineering qualification checklist for mono-material polypropylene foam pumps, covering ALPLA&apos;s 25 g metal-free foamer design, collar drive tooling, and package validation.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bottle Neck Finish Compatibility: Drawings and Sample Checks</title><link>https://cmadc.org/blog/bottle-neck-finish-compatibility/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cmadc.org/blog/bottle-neck-finish-compatibility/</guid><description>Compare the complete neck-finish designation and paired drawings, then check approved samples for seating, sealing and opening under the intended process.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cap Torque Testing: Application, Removal and Test Conditions</title><link>https://cmadc.org/blog/cap-torque-testing/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cmadc.org/blog/cap-torque-testing/</guid><description>Keep application torque and removal torque separate. Define the opening endpoint, fixture and sample history before comparing readings.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Capping Machine Selection: Caps, Neck Finishes and Closure Methods</title><link>https://cmadc.org/blog/capping-machine/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cmadc.org/blog/capping-machine/</guid><description>Start with the closure action, then check the neck finish, gripping surfaces and complete package trial before comparing capping machine offers.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wine Bottle Closures and Bottling Equipment Compatibility</title><link>https://cmadc.org/blog/wine-bottle-closure-types/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cmadc.org/blog/wine-bottle-closure-types/</guid><description>Compare wine closures by their sealing interface and application operation. Bottle finish, liner or stopper and tooling must be approved together.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>