CLOSURES Lightweight cap for aseptic filling

IN ADDITION to cost savings through lighter closures, weight savings also address the use of non-renewable resources and the reduction of the greenhouse gas effect. BERICAP has already been able to convert a large portion of its different beverage closures into lighter weight versions that fit the respective bottlenecks. The resulting saving of granulate permits an annual reduction in CO₂ production of some 60,000 tonnes.

For instance, fillers who switch from the 38 mm closure size to the DoubleSeal 33 mm size profit from lower costs due to a weight saving of approx. 30 per cent. Bottles with the new closure differ in terms of their appearance from the conventional beverage products with large closures and thus contribute towards a marked visual product differentiation and set the products apart in the shop shelves.

Compared to the 38mm bottle used to date, the consumer enjoys a more pleasant drinking experience due to the narrower bottleneck.

The 33mm closure from Bericap (www.bericap.com) has a folded and cut safety strip that breaks the first time the bottle is opened. It can also be used on all conventional aseptic systems with dry or wet sterilisation.