PETpla.net Insider 04 / 2012

PRODUCTS 41 PET planet insider Vol. 13 No. 04/12 www.petpla.net Adhesleeve labellers for Waldquelle Austro-Czech bottler Waldquelle has installed two Adhesleeve labellers at the company’s plant in Kobersdorf, which are intended to handle its two PET lines, which run at 15,000 and 30,000bph. The Adhesleeve labellers can handle films 20μ thick, which is 30% thinner than the 30μ standard used for roll-fed labelling. Reels with the thin- ner film have 70% more labels than standard. The preglued labels do not require special storage conditions and have longer shelf-life than standard roll-fed equivalents. Manufacturer P E Labellers claims that Adhesleeve can be classified as a variant of a self-adhesive labelling machine, although it is roll-fed. It is a linerless labelling machine and is suitable for application of wrap-around preglued white or clear film labels. The company says that application is eased by the elimination of hot melt glue and a new cutting system, and does not require skilled labeller operators. www.pelabellers.it New PET packaging material Artenius FastFlow+, a new PET packaging materials from Artenius, the PET & Recycling Divi- sion of LSB, represents the latest generation of “fast-reheat” PET resins. Artenius says that the new material captures the heat energy of the blowing process more efficiently, leading to potential energy savings in excess of 20% compared to standard PET resins, and to the potential for higher pro- duction output. Together, these factors are claimed to help reduce users’ carbon footprint. The new formulation includes a new additive for absorb- ing Near Infra-Red (NIR) radiation, leading to faster heat absorption. The for- mulation of FastFlow+ has been optimised to offer wider injection stretch blow moulding (ISBM) and stretch blow moulding (SBM) windows, as well as the ability to blow thinner walled preforms into more complex bottle shapes. The company claims that its intrinsic viscosity is par- ticularly suitable for light- weighting initiatives and the material can be used on older blow-moulding machines, as well as the latest equipment. Artenius’ internal testing has found that its luminescence has a minimal impact on the final product, has good clarity and very low haze. FastFlow+ is approved for use in plastics intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. It is in compli- ance with Regulation (EC) No 10/2011 and approved by both the US FDA and EFSA. www.artenius.com