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robably the fastest, most highly-automated packaging lines are those engineered for beverages.
When food packagers look for ways to accelerate their operaons, oen the look to
the drinks sector.
Double-Sided Induction Seal Keeps Decanter Airtight & Leak-Free
Double-sided
Inducon Seal
from Relco UK
The new Tropicana pitcher on sale in U.S. stores demonstrates an important in-­ducon-sealing
innovaon, provided by Relco UK, a UK-based supplier of direct
and cap-less inducon sealing equipment. The inducon foil seal membrane, a
die-cut circular ring inserted in the closure, is supplied by Aptar, the exclusive
North American licensee for Bapco Closures’ BAP® proprietary closure
technology.
The foil seal membrane is double-sided inducon sealed right aer the lid is ap-­plied
to the filled container. This essenally welds the lid and the top of the PET
container to the membrane, and ensures a hermec seal for the product —
which results in longer shelf life and prevents leaks. Consumers open the pitcher
by liing the hinged HDPE lid and pulling a plasc pull-tab incorporated into the
injecon molded lid. The lid is designed to not come off the pitcher, and consumers do not see the foil seal
membrane during normal use. – BAG
More informaon
Mark Gill, director, Relco: +44 (0) 1923.699.581, mark.gill@relco.co.uk; www.relco.co.uk.
Bapco Closures: www.bapcoclosures.com
Injection Molding Introduced for Valves, Re-invented for Labeling
Pano Cap Canada Limited exhibited two new injecon molding technologies.: A PP flip lid dispensing closure
with a TPE valve was co-injecon molded virtually simultaneously in the same mold — a departure from the
standard method of inserng valves aer the closures are injecon molded. Usually, silicone vales are slit, then
inserted into the dispensing closure. The new technology uses an injecon molding grade of TPE, which allows
the two parts to be injecon molded and welded together in the same mold and create the necessary slit in the
valve. This technology is currently being used for a boled water product in Germany. Pano also introduced a
new process for in-mold labeling of injecon molded plasc closures. In-mold labeling on closures eliminates
many prinng limitaons and opens up doors to more aracve graphics and even photographic artwork on top
of plasc closures. – BAG
More informaon
Kelly Goulding, key account manager, Pano Cap Canada: 905.875.2672; kgoulding@on.ca ; www.panocap.com.
FullyEnclosed FilmPack —
Printed, low-density
polyethylene film from CEISA
produced with Innopack
Kisters shrink bundling
equipment from KHS
Shrink Film/Wrapper Combo Eliminates Bull’s Eyes
Printed low-density polyethylene shrink film from CEISA and Innopack Kisters shrink bundling equip-­ment
from KHS produce full-wrap mulpacks without the side openings, or bulls eyes, seen on tradi-­‐
onal shrink bundles. Already adopted by Danish brewer Carlsberg, the FullyEnclosed FilmPack elim-­inates
the need for corrugated trays and associated weight and expense. KHS says the absence of
bulls-eyes enhances pack durability and prevents cans or boles from shiing during distribuon
and handling. Opons include applying a handle to simplify carrying and film perforaon for ease of
opening or condensaon prevenon. A retrofit equips any KHS shrink packer to produce the fully
enclosed mulpack. — HEF
More informaon
David Haig, key account manager, CEISA: +44.78.41.58.98.92; d.haig@ceisa-packaging.com;
www.ceisa-packaging.com
Mahias Hahn, KHS: 262.787.1676; www.khs.com
Pouches Gain Liquid Functionality
BEVERAGE
Features such as integrated die-cut handles and spouted fitments, make pouches designed to hold liquids more funconal.
Pano Cap Canada’s
PP Flip Lid
Dispensing closure
Star Packaging Corp.: One preformed pouch design from Star Packaging Corp. holds 1 quart of motor oil for Universal Oil Inc. The
reverse-printed polyester/nylon/ polyethylene sealant structure ensures seal integrity and is classified food-grade. Fitment opons
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BEVERAGE