Frequently Asked Questions

Our caps are made made of 100% recyclable plastic material, are 100% air- and humidity-tight, are child-resistant (BSDA Standard), and easy to fill, close and assemble. They are customer-friendly in application: Just Twist and Push to activate. 

INCAP’s business advantages

As INCAP provides extended shelf life without preservatives, extensive savings are gained through the reduction of energy consumption. With its easy unlock-and-push activation technique, INCAP is intuitive to operate and is saving marketing costs on consumer education. It fits standard preforms that are readily available and suitable for nutritional supplements, spirits, baby formula, pharmaceuticals, chemical applications, and many more.

Convert your standard water bottling line into a multi-formula, functional beverage line by simply adding INCAP.

INCAP’s major differentiator is the flexibility of filling the caps. The INCAP closure can be filled easily at your facility without doing extra foiling or sealing!

Incap is one of the pioneers who developed a serial production-ready (industrial-scale) dispensing closure and which is approved by the market.

The INCAP patented Dispensing Closure Technology was developed to keep vitamins, liquid-sensitive and other essential ingredients protected and separated from water until the beverage is consumed. This breakthrough dispensing closure is hermetically (airtight) sealed, ensuring freshness and delivering maximum vitamin potency.

The driving force behind the INCAP dispensing closure technology is the fact that vitamins deteriorate in water, causing pre-mixed vitamin drinks to lose their strength over time. The supplemental information printed on most pre-mixed vitamin drinks is based on the ingredients at the time of bottling, not the time of consumption.

Consumers need to know that after just 60 days on a shelf, pre-mixed drinks can have just 40 to 60 percent of their vitamins remaining.

Scientific studies have clearly demonstrated that vitamins are not stable in pre-mixed beverage products and that the longer they stay in contact with liquid, the weaker they become. Such sensitive substances begin to degrade and lose potency almost immediately when mixed with the liquid at the time of packaging. In addition, shelf life and exposure to light promote further loss of their potency creating a rapid decrease in their original value.

This new and exciting technology is the biggest breakthrough in packaging dispensing closure mechanisms and will revolutionize what can be delivered as a product in the future.

As the INCAP is activated by twisting and pushing down the cap, the consumer can actually see the ingredients dispensing into the product stored in the main container. This innovative, low-cost functional device brings new solutions and differentiation in packaging. It can be used in many different applications including Beverages, Food, Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical. 

It’s intuitive and easy to use — simply twist and push down, and shake to freshly infuse vitamins and nutrients into the water.

Active involvement of your customer

The Incap infusion cap technology is an easy unlock-and-push activation closure that offers simplicity for on-the-go consumers. The cap holds the liquid vitamins or powder, with an airtight foil barrier that requires less plastic than similar caps, resulting in further cost reductions throughout the production cycle.

The consumers decide when they’re ready to hydrate and simply twist and push the top to release fresh, undiluted ingredients into their beverage.

The patented INCAP packaging system handles room temperature storage and offers a longer shelf-life for the sensitive ingredients.

INCAP makes hydration easy for everyone, with the added benefit of improved contents and potency during vitamin delivery.

INCAP is a chance to get ahead in a tough competitive market.

INCAP provides a hermetic chamber to protect ingredients. 
INCAP dosage caps are hyper-functional and intuitive to activate: simply Twist and Push.

The formula chamber is protected by a primary and secondary seal that is unique to INCAP.

We aim to create the best experience for you and our customers, we can solve problems, we are innovative, we and our partners are known as the experts in the field of dispensing closures and last but not least, we have a highly-positive culture and customer-centric approach.

• Plant-based nutrients decay when kept in water.
That’s why we seal both nutrients and the tasty stuff in the INCAP for you to release & enjoy.
• The INCAP keeps good stuff completely sealed in a unique dispensing cap. So that when released the nutrients and taste are as fresh as ever. Release & enjoy.
• Activate your power by twisting and pushing down the cap. No risk for degeneration. Reap your power freshly. Activate nutrients only when necessary. Healthy – Fresh – Natural – Tasty
• The INCAP will protect and keep freshness of the nutrients under a sealed cap. Nutrients are stored safe from the external factors that can breakdown them.
• This unique closure contains nutrients that retain their strength and nutritional value up to the moment of mixing.
• Minerals and nutrients can lose their effect after prolonged contact with water. The INCAP preserves the nutrients in an oxygen-free and moisture-free space, and only mixes them with water or another liquid at the consumer’s initiative. Preservatives or other additives to ensure longer shelf life is unnecessary.
• Many nutraceuticals have a limited lifespan in an aqueous solution. The cap offers the perfect solution to prevent this degradation from occurring.
• Scientific studies have shown that natural ingredients, vitamins, and other time-sensitive supplements, which make drinks “functional”, tend to lose their efficacy when they come into contact with the base liquid, light, and oxygen. The cap offers the perfect solution to prevent this degradation from occurring.
• The longer the ingredients are in contact with the base liquid, the weaker they become.
• The INCAP separates the functional ingredients from the base liquid and thus maintains their potency and power until the moment of consumption.
• It is not just a normal Cap, it’s a smarter way to enjoy functional drinks.
• Go functional. Get INCAP.

– Extends shelf life by separating the ingredient from the filled beverage

– A point of differentiation and a unique experience

– The INCAP reduces the loss of nutrients degradation during processing, filling & shelf life

– Provides consumers with confidence and assurance that the beverage is fortified by their action

– Refreshes and or adds flavors

– Higher credibility of product claims

– Allows the use of ingredients with solubility and stability challenges

– Potential production cost savings on ingredients/hot fill

We do have 3 sizes:

• The 28mm INCAP fits the PCO 1810 neck finish and holds 6,9 ml. (Without tamperproof ring if fits the PCO 1881 neck)
• The 38mm 2S INCAP fits the 2 Starter 38mm Thread and holds 15ml
• The 38mm 3S INCAP Starter fits the 3 Starter 38mm Thread and holds 15ml

• PCO 1810 for the 28mm INCAP. 
• 2 Starter 38mm Thread or also called a Bericap H176 neck finish and from spring 2018 a 3 Starter 38mm neck finish for the 38mm INCAP.
• The best way to be sure is to test the INCAP on your product bottles. Contact us for sample inquiries or send us samples of your packaging, so we can accompany you in the testing process.

We do have already-produced colors from different projects and customers, but of course, any other color can be available. If you do have a different color request, please send us all the possible information you have like RAL, Pantone, or other color codes.

Standard color is a semi-white transparent. This color occurs with the base PP material. Any other colors are a mixture of colorized PP material together with the base PP material used in our caps. Of course, all the colors do keep the Food & Beverage requirements are tested under these requirements with the standard migration tests.

Yes, most definitely, please see the range of colors on our website. But generally, any other color can be created. Please contact us for more information.

No, it is a classical closure once it’s activated. You have to unscrew the cap, but of course, you can close it again. Let us know if you are interested in the drink trough technology as we are now developing a Sportscap.

Yes. Incap closures, made with PP Borealis, are 100% recyclable.

Incap encourages consumers to replace the cap on the bottle prior to recycling. Recycling of closures often occurs as a result of the bottle recycling process, which is why it is important to make sure the closures are placed back on the bottles prior to recycling.

We have been dealing with bio-polymers and sustainability for years. Unfortunately, they have not kept what they promised and we have not been able to implement any projects yet.

Most biodegradable materials, on closer inspection or during their manufacture, represent an additional burden on the environment.

• The properties are usually insufficient
• Biodegradable sounds good, but the process starts immediately after production. This reduces the longevity or usability enormously
• Last but not least the higher price makes the economic case difficult

But time changes a lot and developments continue. In any case, we stay tuned, we are in constant contact with suppliers and are testing new materials.

Please note, however, our caps are made out of PP Borealis which is 100% recyclable!

Yes. The exterior appearance of the INCAP can be customized on the top surface, subject to technical limitations and minimum sales volume.

The INCAP are originally delivered in two parts: The Dome and the Base part. The Dome part has to be filled and then closed with the Base. So, basically, yes, you can fill the cap by yourself, or any local co-packer/filler can fill the cap with minor adaptions to their filling line.

Incap Services GmbH can fill the already sealed INCAP for you or your local co-packer/filler. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information regarding filling.

Our partner Filltec can make you semi-automatic filling lines or fully automatic filling lines, with an hourly output of 900 to 3000 caps. For more information on the equipment and quotes, please contact us.

Teamplast in Heteren Holland is our long-term partner who specializes in producing all kinds of closures for the food and beverage industry. Teamplast is ISO 22000:2005 certified

The caps, which are packed in plastic bags in cardboard boxes, are sterile once they come out of the injecting molding machine and foiling process.

However, we recommend strongly to sterilize the caps before filling and capping.
This can be done by using vapourised H2O2 (Hydrogen Peroxide), Radiation, or/and UVC Light.

Yes, INCAPs are completely airtight meaning the ingredients are hermetically sealed.

The INCAP seal protects the vitamin powder or any ingredients in the closure,  maintaining freshness and delivering maximum vitamin potency.

POTENCY: Nutrients do degrade when exposed to water, heat, and light. INCAP protects the ingredients — retaining their potency for you.

NATURAL: With INCAP you can use only natural flavors, colors, and sweeteners without preservatives!

HEALTHY: In addition to the health benefits of minerals, antioxidants, vitamins, and other active nutrients, providing great taste while limiting calories.

FRESHNESS: Incap can hold the freshest flavor, taste, and color by keeping them protected from light & water — delivering a fresh sensory experience.

INCAPs can be filled with powders, liquids, grains, small tablets, or even little berries.

Yes, we sell the empty INCAPs, however we are also able to fill the INCAPs for you with your formulas, fill the bottle, cap the INCAP to the bottle, and sleeve the bottle to make you a finished product.

INCAP itself is just a closure producer but through our partner Athenion Groups (Berlin, Germany) we can offer you standard formulas.

We also work with Döhler, Wild Flavors, and other ingredients supplier who can support you in finding the right formula.

We can offer a blending and filling service through INCAP.

We do have 3 formulations provided by our partner Athenion:

Formulation 1

Curcumin Booster Color: yellow Taste: tropical fruit
This product is designed to protect the cardiovascular system since curcumin is known to lower cholesterol and blood sugar as well as acting as a powerful modulator of inflammation. Since it also enhances liver function and fat metabolism it is an ideal “everyday” product. Although it was is not specifically designed for sports recovery, it is the ideal formulation for that since active sport forces minor inflammation as well as the “production” of free radicals in the body. Curcumin has a high antioxidant power which eliminates free radicals.

Formulation 2

Green Tea Booster Color: light mint Taste: berry/tropical
This product enhances mental functions and helps to focus. This effect is enhanced by better blood circulation and oxygen uptake. There are many scientific studies around that prove this effect of the green tea polyphenols. Since brain health (e.g. Alzheimer and Parkinson disease) is closely related to long-lasting minor inflammations in the brain, the anti-inflammatory power of green tea is the best long term brain protection.

Formulation 3

Guarana Booster Color: red Taste red berry (contains caffeine).

This product is primarily designed to enhance day by day energy and endurance. As a side effect, it strengthens the cardio-vascular system due to
the strong anti-oxidant effects and helps the body with stress resistance.

Please go to our reference site for our partner Athenion and find out more or contact us for more information.

We do give Exclusivity under certain circumstances, but please get in touch with us and tell us about your project and your market.

Yes, you can order a small sample box with a dozen INCAPs for free, however shipping will be for your own account. We are able to provide samples worldwide.

If you are interested in more than a sample box, we do sell larger boxes with 250 INCAPs in 18mm, 28mm or 38mm, please contact us for more information.

Our caps are starting from 19 Euro Cents (0.19) for the 28mm Incap for the MOQ  and 22 Euro Cents  (0.22) for the 38mm Incap for the MOQ.
Please get in touch with us and tell us about your project for an accurate quote.

MOQ depends on cap size and color, but starting from 63 000 (3 pallets of 28mm INCAP/ 21 000 per pallet, clear color) and 60 000 (4 pallets of 38mm / 15 000 per pallet, clear color). However, please call or send an email with specific requests.

Lead times can vary by product size, color, and region but in general 6 to 8 weeks. Please contact us for any specific questions regarding lead times.

International freight doesn’t need to be so complicated.

Please check out the following site to find your exact costs and duties.

To help you:

On a pallet of 100 x 120 x 220cm are 28 800 x 28mm INCAPs with a weight about 280 kgs (36 boxes).

On a pallet of 80 x 120 x 160cm are 12 000 x 38mm INCAPs with a weight about 156 kgs net / 186 gross  (16 boxes) or
80 x 120 x 200 cm are 15 000 38mm INCAPs with a weight about 195 kgs / 225 fros  (20 boxes)

HS Code: 39235010

If you go for the semi-white transparent INCAPs with the standard basic PP material, without any color, we can not guarantee it. If you get colored INCAPs, UV protection is increased, and the darker the color, the better!

INCAP Ltd. was founded in Hong Kong and owns the exclusive right to use and exploit the worldwide patents. INCAP Ltd. appointed INCAP Europe GmbH, which is located near Tübingen / Stuttgart, as the only worldwide distributor for the INCAP dispensing closures. The INCAPs are produced by our Partner Teamplast (www.teamplast.nl) in the Netherlands.

Yes, we do have European, North- and South-American, and Chinese patents. For more geographical covered areas, please contact us!

INCAP is a registered Trademark at the European Union Intellectual Property Office “EUIPO”.