New “T”-shaped cap targeting flexible, single-serve pouches

Hoffer Plastics Corp. recently launched a new Trust-T-Lok spout designed for flexible, single-serve pouches.

The Trust-T-Lo was engineered and tested for more than a year and resulted in a "T"-shaped cap for flexible package spouts that meet all CPSC choke-proof specifications, while providing tamper evidence and an easy-grip shape and texture.

Hoffer Plastics says that the unique patented Trust-T-Lok spout/cap offers a new alternative to the flexible pouch industry and was created to meet customer demand for a cap similar to those currently on the market but with different features.

Hoffer collaborated with the customer to develop the Trust-T-Lok square spout/cap to exacting specifications. Trust-T-Lok also comes in a rounded cap version, Trust-T-Lok R, which is designed for baby food pouches for toddlers.

Dole is utilizing the Trust-T-Lok for its squish'ems apple sauce pouch.

The Trust-T-Lok and the Trust-T-Lok R provide a unique plug seal that maintains seal integrity for one full rotation of the cap. The cap reveals tamper evidence at one-quarter of a turn of the cap, and remains sealed even at three-quarters of a turn. In addition to providing safety, the company touts that shelf-life is not compromised if the cap is accidently turned slightly.

The three ribs on the spout help it adhere to the LDPE flexible packaging to provide a strong, tight seal. For co-packers, this design provides assurance that there will not be leaks during the filling process. In addition, the Trust-T-Lok and Trust-T-Lok R design ensures that the spout matches exactly with the form, fill and seal equipment for that added measure of safety and security. The spout and cap are assembled at Hoffer's facility and shipped to the packer.