Industries That Rely on Bottle Corkers and Why They Matter
In a packaging world where screw-on type closures can be found on products ranging from foods and beverages to cleaners, chemicals, and more, the bottle corking machine remains a critical piece of capping machinery for certain industries. While using a cork to seal bottles and protect product can be viewed as a traditional method of securing liquid products, bottle corking machines have evolved to add precision, speed and reliability to the automated corking process. While bottle corkers may be used in just about any industry, there are those industries that have both used them traditionally and continue to choose corks today.
Wine and Distilled Spirits
Of course, anyone who drinks wine is likely familiar with the cork and corkscrew necessary to get to the grapes! Both wine and distilled spirits have used corks, T-corks, or similar closures due in part to the fact that the products can be stored for the long-term while the cork lets in small amounts of oxygen to let the product "breathe" and enhance flavor. Wineries or distilleries may also combine corks with capsules or other sealing tools to allow for a unique product presentation or brand story.
Specialty Beverages and Craft Producers
Even if you are not producing alcohol, craft beverages may choose to use a bottle corker to seal products in an attempt to stand out from other products on the shelf. Craft sodas, kombucha drinks, cold brew coffees, and similar beverages can seal bottles with a cork to create a handcrafted, artisanal image to counter conventional beverages found in sixteen ounce bottles with a screw-on cap. Bottle corking machines, built in both semi-automatic and automatic models, allow for this artisanal image without sacrificing efficiency or reliability in the packaging process.
Gourmet Food Products
Bottle corkers are not only used for beverages, as they can commonly be seen in gourmet food applications. For certain industries, including gourmet foods, the packaging can be just as important as the product itself, helping to create a brand that will be remembered. Oils, vinegars, sauces, extracts, and other foods benefit from a corker that offers both a tight seal and a premium appearance. Bottle corkers can assist in ensuring shelf stability as well as a high-quality brand perception.
Pharmaceutical or Laboratory Applications
In certain applications, cork closures are still used for sample storage or specific pharmaceutical formulations, think test tubes with cork closures. In these environments, bottle corking machines are highly valued for the ability to apply consistent pressure to each cork without damaging what can often be sensitive containers. Add to that the precision and repeatability of corking machines and for these applications they become a critical part of a controlled process.
Cosmetic and Fragrance Packaging
Similarly, certain luxury cosmetic products and fragrances may choose to seal glass containers with cork closures. From perfumes to essential oils, corks not only offer an aesthetic boost and signal exclusivity, but the bottle corkers help manufactures achieve consistent results while protecting what may be delicate glass containers.
A properly configured bottle corker ensures consistent cork compression, secure sealing, and a polished final appearance that meets consumer expectations. Bottle corkers remain relevant by serving specific functional and branding goals. From the long-term storage of wine to distinctive presentations to set products apart, the benefits offered by bottle corking cannot always be replicated with other closure and capping machine types. With options ranging from tabletop corkers to fully automatic bottle corking machines, Liquid Packaging Solutions offers sealing solutions that can easily be integrated with rinsing machines, bottle fillers, labelers and other packaging equipment to provide a modern packaging solution!