Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for positioning a disc, such as a barrier disc (20), in a closure (40). In particular, the invention relates to a method and apparatus for positioning a barrier disc (20) in a self-sealing moulded plastic closure (40) having a sealing fin arrangement (22) for providing a seal when the closure (40) is appropriately applied to a finish of container (30). The method comprises the steps of providing a barrier disc (20) in a position ready for insertion within the closure (40); pressing the barrier disc (20) relatively into the closure (40) such that at least a portion of the disc (20) is positioned at least adjacent the top panel thereof; and applying a fluid pressure to the barrier disc (20) such that the entire disc is forced into a position at least adjacent the top panel.

Abstract: A closure (10) for mounting onto a container (16), the closure (10) including a top portion (11) and a skirt portion (12) depending from the top portion (11). An annular sealing rib (20) projects downwardly from an underside of the top portion (11). The rib (20) includes a first portion (14) which is contiguous with the top portion (11) and has an inner surface (19) which lies radially inwardly of the skirt portion (12) and at least a second, frusto-conical, portion (15) contiguous with the first portion (14) and separated from the top portion (11) by the inner surface (19) of the first portion (14). The second portion (15) has an upper side and an underside and extends radially inwardly to a circular edge.