Unique dip molding process allows hundreds of design possibilities by varying wall thickness, hardness, inside length and surface texture.
Step 1 — Choose an Inside Diameter (A)
Vented Caps are soft and flexible and an undersized diameter for a tight fit is suggested. For example, if your outside diameter is 0.500", use a 0.437" Vented Cap.
- These caps do not depend on any mechanical devices and are easily applied and removed.
- The caps are designed to vent the gases that build up in sealed environments.
- Vented Caps relieve the vacuum created when a hot product cools.
Step 2 — Choose a Length (B)
Production Vented Caps are available in any length, in 0.062" increments. Minimum length is 0.187". Maximum length is dependent upon the diameter.
- Inside length tolerance is +/- 0.062".
- Inside length is measured along the side wall to the radius of the closed end, not down the center.
Wall Thickness "C" is measured 0.250" from the open end, increasing slightly toward the closed end. Wall tolerance is +/- 0.010".
Shop Stock Sizes OnlineVented Short Cap
![Vented Short Caps Diagram](/cmss_files/imagelibrary/Flexible_Vinyl_Caps/Vented-Short-Caps-Diagram.jpg)
Vented EZ Tab Cap
![Vented EZ Tab Caps Diagram](/cmss_files/imagelibrary/Flexible_Vinyl_Caps/Vented-EZ-Tab-Caps-Diagram.jpg)
Vented Grab Tab Cap
![Vented Grab Tab Caps Diagram](/cmss_files/imagelibrary/Flexible_Vinyl_Caps/Vented-Grab-Tab-Caps-Diagram-1.png)
Inside Diameter "A" | Maximum Length "B" | Number of Ribs | Style |
---|---|---|---|
0.614 | 1.500 | 3 | Short Cap |
0.735 | 1.250 | 2 | Grab Tab |
0.825 | 1.750 | 3 | EZ Tab |
0.937 | 1.750 | 1 | EZ Tab |
1.240 | 1.062 | 1 | Short Cap |
1.375 | 1.500 | 1 | Short Cap |
1.420 | 1.500 | 3 | Short Cap |
1.625 | 2.000 | 3 | Short Cap |
Step 3 — Choose a Color
Caps are manufactured in 8 standard colors for multiple materials. Custom colors are also available.
![Standard Color Options](/cmss_files/imagelibrary/Colors/Colors-Standard-8.jpg)
Standard Lead Time
(~ 3 Weeks)
![Custom Color Options](/cmss_files/imagelibrary/Colors/Colors-Custom-Tall.jpg)
Longer Lead Times and
Higher Minimums
*Custom color-matching
fees may apply.
Step 4 — Choose a Material
Stocked Short Caps are made from a 75 durometer PVC with a smooth surface and glossy finish. However, these caps can be made in materials with a variety of characteristics and features as shown below.
Material Characteristics
1. Hardness
2. Gloss
3. Texture
4. Special Features
High Temperature Resistant
Highly Weather Resistant
Fire Resistant (UL Qualifiable)
Anti-Static
Dilatable