Plastic Caps Pricing and Costs

How to get plastic plugs and caps for the right price

Plastic bottle cap manufacturers supply a wide range of bottle cap types, ranging from medical prescription and cosmetic bottles to food and drink containers. Different caps types vary in complexity of design and mechanics, from threaded or unthreaded to other features like droppers and shakers, and the complexity of the device will affect the unit price of plastic caps and plugs.

Plastic caps are also customizable, and factors like inside lining, color and label printing all influence the price. Plastic screw caps are also typically sold in bulk, meaning the more plastic cap units you buy, the cheaper they will be. Keep in mind that this also means you will need to pay a high price upfront. Plastic caps can also save you money, however, when they are used in industrial fields to protect and prolong the life of equipment.

When evaluating plastic caps pricing and costs, consider the following factors:

1. Get a low unit price on basic plastic caps and plugs with comparison shopping.
2. Expect to pay more when buying from specialty plastic cap suppliers.
3. Save money by protecting equipment with affordable plastic pipe caps.
   

 

Get the best rates on basic plastic plugs and caps

Plastic plugs and caps that have a basic design and do not include extra features like push-pull caps, shakers, droppers or brushes are the least expensive, whether for unthreaded or threaded caps. Expect to pay about $8 to $12 for 144 or, slightly more for plastic plugs at about 50 cents per unit.
Try: SKS Science Products sells a range of basic caps for plastic containers, with varying prices depending on the cap and order size. J&T's Molded Plastic Enterprises sells plastic tube caps for 50 to 70 cents per cap, with a minimum order of 130.

Get specialty plastic bottle cap features for a higher unit cost

Other basic plastic bottle cap options include the shaker lid, child-safe plastic cap or dropper cap. These types of specialty lids typically cost at least twice the unit price of comparable basic lids, and in the case of shaker caps, may be an added cost in addition to a regular closure.
Try: When determining plastic caps pricing and costs, sifters and droppers have a base rate of about 50 cents per unit, like the dropper lids sold by Container & Packaging Supply, to 75 cents per unit, like the spice sifters at Spice Barn. Some caps may be more expensive if they must be purchased together with specialty bottles or additional caps.

Save on maintenance costs with protective plastic caps

Plastic end cap styles that are used to protect pipes and mechanical equipment come at a low unit cost, but can save thousands of dollars a year on equipment service and replacement. A box of 100 can cost as little as $3.00 for small sizes, or $18 to $30 for 1000. Larger plastic tube caps and protectors cost two to three times more per unit.
Try: Sentry Safety Supply sells plastic end cap protectors for equipment at low unit costs. Flexicaps sells similar plastic and vinyl caps sorted by shape and size. When pricing your order, keep in mind that the minimum order size is typically 100 pieces.

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