Custom cap solutions maintain quality and safety

Originally, Air Liquide were using an off-the-shelf solution which was not completely secure, resulting in the cap falling off so leaving the gas bottles vulnerable to contamination, damage and spillage. The company needed to win back the confidence of its customers by proving consistent quality and safety.

Essentra Components was aware of the problems encountered with the previous solution and knew that a speedy response was required to maintain Air Liquide’s reputation for quality. Using its extensive knowledge and years of experience in the Gas market, Essentra Components designed a custom-made thread protector cap and quickly created a 3D prototype which incorporated Air Liquide’s specific requirements.

The tamper evident valve caps are blue with printed branding on each cap, which includes the words: ‘Valve protection’ on each. This helps to differentiate Air Liquide’s products from its competitors.

The team of experts at Essentra Components were able to assist Air Liquide to get a new solution to market in a timely fashion, helping them to improve customer service and enhance delivery. The solution provided the immediate result of improved customer satisfaction with customer complaints relating to the caps falling off, being quickly eradicated.

The tailored solution with tamper evident feature prevents contamination, so enhancing safety and security. With the added benefit of improved supply-chain efficiency, the custom solution from Essentra Components safeguards Air Liquide’s product from manufacture through the whole delivery process.

Since there is now no requirement for Air Liquide to replace bottles with possible contamination, there is also a significant cost saving.