Abstract: An applicator for applying surface relief three-dimensional seals or medallions to containers which includes a rotatable transfer ring having a plurality of seal retaining receivers therein formed therein in which plungers are reciprocally mounted. A vaccuum header is associated with the ring so as to create reduced pressure in the receivers for removing seals from a carrier tape and retaining the seals within the receivers as the transfer ring is indexed to align the seals with containers being conveyed relative to the applicator. An activator is provided for urging the plungers from the receivers to thereby apply the seals retained therein against aligned containers.

Abstract: A shackle seal which includes a housing which is open at least at one end and which receives, through the open end, a bail or shackle strap having a plurality of spaced locking elements along at least a portion of the length thereof which are engagable by at least two locking cages, each of which includes flexible locking fingers for engaging the locking elements of the strap. A first of the locking cages is fixedly mounted adjacent the at least one opening in the housing while a second of the locking cages is movable within the housing so as to be selectively engagable with the locking fingers of the first cage.