Closing Tools

Did you know that Grotnes is credited with inventing the closing tool we still use today? The patent for this groundbreaking tool was filed more than 90 years ago, in 1933.

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Grotnes offers a wide range of closing tools tailored to meet your specific needs. From lug-type containers to plastic pails, we have manual, semi-automatic and fully automatic solutions available. Our team is ready to help you choose the best option for your requirements. For situations that demand extra caution, we also provide spark-resistant designs.

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Our steel pail closers are designed to securely seal lids onto pails by crimping the tabs over the lip, accommodating pail diameters from 6-1/2 inches to 13-15/16 inches and gauge thicknesses from 20 to 29 gauge. We also offer plastic pail closers that use a press method to seal lids on pails ranging from 1 to 7 gallons, with a stainless-steel option available for food-grade applications.

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Learn more about how Grotnes’ comprehensive suite of metalforming equipment can be customized to meet your manufacturing challenges by speaking with our team today.