Will these crimpers work for flip top, aluminum 20mm seals?

**JTH** · 10-27-2018, 03:13 AM

Wheaton W225303

Does anyone use these?

**Mastiff** · 10-27-2018, 04:23 AM

Looks like it's for aluminum tear off seals not flip caps.

2mm E-Z Crimper, Standard Seal

**JTH** · 10-27-2018, 04:29 AM

Thank you for your reply! What type of crimpers do you use? I’ve seen them all over ebay but they seem cheap made.

Thanks again!

**Mastiff** · 10-27-2018, 04:47 AM

Originally Posted by JTH

Thank you for your reply! What type of crimpers do you use? I’ve seen them all over ebay but they seem cheap made.

Thanks again!

I have 3 crimpers. First one is 20mm flip top kebby that I got off ebay used for $150. Second one is a backup Chinese knock off that I got for $75 that does 20mm flip tops as well. It does a decent job although I only got it as a back up in case my first one went down for some reason. The one I am currently using is for the smaller 13mm flip tops. I went with the 13mm helping out a guy brew some larger batches and have just stuck with it. The vials took a little getting used to but have since grown on me and I like them now.

If your just doing small batches for yourself and maybe 1-2 guys one of the cheap ones will do. If your doing larger batches of 100+ vials I would suggest getting a kebby. Below are links on ebay for both. If you shop around you may be able to find them cheaper. This was just a quick search.

KEBBY 2mm Vial Crimper Crimp Tool USA Made + Plier Decapper - Flip Top Seals | eBay

2mm Manual Crimper Hand Sealing Machine for Crimping Flip Caps Vial Seal USA | eBay