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Process Industries; Pharmaceuticals and Food & Beverage Torque Testing

Ensuring the freshness, product safety and ease of opening for packaged goods is essential across the process industries, including pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, cosmetics, chemical processing and more.

At Crane, we specialise in providing high-accuracy cap closure torque testing equipment that helps packaging, R&D and quality control teams validate that every container has the correct cap torque applied for safety, compliance and product integrity.

We have supplied leading brands in the pharmaceutical, food and drink and wider process manufacturing industries with reliable solutions to test and audit fastening torque levels on caps, lids and closures.

CapStar Cap Closure Torque Tester

The CapStar is a robust, easy-to-use digital torque tester specifically designed for the demands of the process industries. Its advanced measurement and data-capture capabilities support consistent quality control across R&D, packaging development and production lines.

Key features include:

Accurate measurement of bottle cap and closure release torque (sigma, mean and range)
Storage for 999 date- and time-stamped readings for full traceability
Easy download of all measurement readings to a PC for reporting and analysis
Built-in torque transducer with adjustable clamp fixture (2Nm, 4Nm and 6Nm sizes)
Durable, drip-proof design suitable for both fixed and portable use
3-colour LED status indicator for instant visual feedback
Automatically switches to highest voltage power source for uninterrupted operation (mains/USB/batteries)

Why Cap Torque Testing Matters

Accurately replicating the opening action of caps and closures is a critical part of packaging quality assurance. Consistent torque levels help prevent leaks, maintain freshness and ensure that products remain safe and easy for consumers to open.

Since its introduction in 1995, our CapStar torque tester has been trusted by laboratories, packaging teams and production environments to deliver repeatable, reliable cap torque measurements. It supports a wide range of applications, from medicinal containers and food jars to beverage bottles, household goods and chemical packaging.

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Torque Calculator

You can use our handy torque calculator when working with different torque measurement units, to ensure consistency and accuracy and correct tool selection.