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Food and beverage security seals are designed to protect all types of ingredients and products during transport. American Casting and Manufacturing provides a number of security seals that will ensure the security of the products. Additionally, these security seals are developed with specific guidelines in place, further securing products being transported on all levels.
Security seals on food and beverage shipments provide tamper-evident proof that containers, tankers, and transport units have not been accessed or adulterated between the point of loading and the point of receipt. A broken or missing seal at delivery is an immediate signal to investigate before any product enters a facility or reaches a consumer, protecting brand integrity, food safety, and the chain-of-custody documentation required by auditors and regulatory inspectors.
The food and beverage line includes plastic pull-tight seals, padlock seals, heavy-duty plastic cargo seals, flat metal truck seals, steel globe seals, steel ball seals, and a barcoded steel globe seal. Bulk liquid tankers typically use globe or ball seals on valves, trailer doors use heavier strap or bolt seals, and totes and transport bags use pull-tight seals. The right choice depends on the container type and the security level required for the specific commodity.
Both the Steel Globe Seal (Model G1) and the Steel Ball Seal (Model B1) are wire-threaded metal seals used on tanker valves, rail car fittings, and bulk liquid containers. The globe seal has a slightly larger body. The Model B1 features an opening that allows the band to enter and exit the locking ball with the tip exposed when locked, enabling added inspection to confirm the band remains intact. Both are available numbered for tracking, and the choice typically comes down to the specific hasp or valve configuration your equipment uses. Your carrier's standard operating procedure will usually specify which model fits their fittings.
Breaking strengths range from 25 lbs (11.3 kg) on lighter pull-tight models up to 155 lbs on heavy-duty fixed-length seals. For sealed trailer doors or intermodal containers carrying food product, a seal in the 100 to 155 lb range provides meaningful physical resistance. Lighter pull-tight seals in the 25 to 50 lb range are appropriate for totes, cases, and drum lids where a quick visual check is the primary requirement rather than high physical resistance.
Yes. All products in the food and beverage line are available barcoded. Scanning seal numbers at origin and destination creates an electronic chain-of-custody record that supports traceability requirements for food shippers and carriers under FSMA sanitary transport guidelines and third-party audit programs like SQF and BRCGS. Confirm specific traceability documentation requirements with your compliance team before finalizing your seal program.
Yes. Custom sequential numbering, company name, and color options are available across most seal models. Color coding is frequently used in food distribution to differentiate product types, production shifts, or facility locations, making it immediately apparent if a seal from the wrong route or product category is found on a container. Contact American Casting and Manufacturing at (800) 342-0333 for custom specifications.
Auditors and third-party inspectors use seal serial numbers as a primary verification point, confirming that the seal on a container matches the number documented at origin. An unbroken, verified seal demonstrates that the product was not accessed during transit, which directly supports HACCP documentation and traceability records. Any broken seal at inspection triggers a product hold and investigation before the shipment is distributed. Confirm specific certification applicability with your certifier.
Place the shipment on hold immediately and do not unload or move product into inventory until the discrepancy is documented. Record the broken or missing seal number on the delivery receipt, photograph the affected closure, and notify the shipper and food safety officer before any product handling. Depending on the commodity and applicable regulations, the product may need to be quarantined and tested before a disposition decision is made.