Lidding: Introduction

Foil Board Lids

For IVC and Hemmed Edge products, foil board lids are designed as an economic, printable and convenient means of closure. The lids are produced in our own factory and we can supply from stock to fit most of our existing liddable containers.

We can also offer tailor-made supply arrangements. Additional shapes and sizes can readily be supplied on short lead-times as part of a supply agreement with our customers. To learn more use the enquiry form here.

•  Standard - ovenable up to 200°C
•  High temperature - ovenable up to 220°C
•  Double Sided Foil Board - Ovenable up to 220°C

- Custom shapes of foil board are available.
- We offer a full printing service ranging from standard or generic print (e.g. 'Remove Lid Before Cooking') through to custom artwork.
- A full range of colours are available including gold or silver.
- One or more colours can include varnish.
- Please note that photographic quality print cannot be reproduced due to the nature of the material.

Lidding and Closure Options

Lidding options for a particular container depend on its rim style. We stock a wide variety including:

	Lid description	Suits Rim
	Foil board laminate lids (can be printed with branding and/or cooking instructions)
	Microwaveable board lids (may also be printed)	Raw, HE, IVC
	Aluminium preformed hoods	RE
	Cut foil pieces (sheets of foil, interleaved with tissue for ease of handling)	RE
	Hooding Foil Reels	RE
	Transparent snap-on lids	RE
	Transparent domes	Raw, HE, IVC
	Transparent crimp in shallow step lids	Raw, HE, IVC
	Heat seal film or foil	RE (most)
	Perforated board lids	Raw, HE, IVC

Key

Raw = Raw Vertical Edge RE = Rolled Edge HE = Hemmed Edge IVC = Interrupted Vertical Curl

Seal and Closure Types

The following seal types are commonly used with our foil containers:

	•Standard Seal The vertical edges of a raw vertical edge, hemmed edge or interrupted vertical curl container are folded over a foilboard or clear PVC lid.	M, A
	•Serrated Seal With this closure a continuous series of closely spaced indentations, which effectively tack the lid to the container flanges, provides additional tightness and rigidity.	A
	•Hooded Seal A foil is simply rolled around the edges of a full curl container and tucked under the horizontal edge.	M, A
	•Coverlok A closure where a portion of the edges are bent 90 degrees downwards from the horizontal, enhancing considerably pack strength and visual appeal. Can also improve leak resistance and tamper evidence.	A
	•Heat Sealing A foil lid coated with a heat seal lacquer or plastic film is sealed on to the horizontal rim of a container.	M, A

Key

A = Suits Automatic Closing M = Suits Manual Closing

The next page contains a lidding enquiry form so you can tell us about your precise lidding requirements.