PETpla.net Insider 11 / 2012

TRADE SHOW PREVIEW 38 PET planet insider Vol. 13 No. 11/12 www.petpla.net The PET selection Brau Beviale is opening its doors in Nuremberg, Germany, at 9 a.m. on November 13, 2012. In our second trade show preview we have gathered a selec- tion of the many exhibits of interest in the world of beverages in PET. Dr Thiedig Hall 4 | Booth 322 Oxygen measurement in beverages The Berlin-based company Dr Thiedig +Co KG is present- ing a stationary and portable version of its latest oxygen ana- lyser Digox 6.1 for the measurement of oxygen in beverages. The reliable determination of total oxygen (TPO – Total Pack- aging Oxygen) is integrated into the device as an additional option. The user is guided clearly and simply through the entire process; the menus are intuitive and perfectly adjusted to daily operational procedures. The result of the total oxygen determination in bottles and cans is available after only 10min. This value is internally saved (up to 500 data sets) and can be directly loaded into the PC where it is docu- mented and evaluated. The determination of the total oxygen according to the EBC method by Uhlig guarantees depend- able results for controlling and monitoring the filling process. The “Digox 6.1” is used for measuring oxygen in laboratories and in-line, for example at the storage tank, after filtration, at the filler or for inspection when receiving tank deliveries from third parties or other customers. The Digox 6.1 is utilised as a reference analyser for other oxygen analysers and in-line probes. One technical feature is the direct measurement of oxygen by means of the membrane-less Thiedig sensor and the built-in, automatic Thiedig Active Calibration, close to the actual measuring value. The measuring electrode is in direct contact with the measuring medium. This enables the system to respond very quickly (less than 10s) to changes in the oxygen concentration. www.thiedig.com Barriers and more Appe, the packaging division of LSB and European converter and manufacturer of PET pre- forms and bottles, will unveil its Active Hinge technology. The company says its new multiple ribs design offers an enhanced performance for heat set bottles with benefits including improved filling, greater design flexibility, lighter weight and smoother walls. Details will be revealed at the exhibition. Also on show will be DeepGrip PET bottles and Activ- Seal barrier technology. DeepGrip bottles feature a deep recess each side that creates an effective integral handle to offer enhanced convenience for the dairy and juice markets. They are available in sizes up to 7l. The bottles also offer valuable sustainability benefits with significant light-weight savings over equivalent HDPE bottles as well as clip-on handles or boxed grips. PET containers are fully recyclable and the DeepGrip solution ensures a single-material bottle for the recycling stream. A variety of blow-moulded neck finishes is available, providing a re-sealable, leak-free closing mechanism. The barrier system ActivSeal combines protec- tion against oxygen ingress and vitamin C loss with improved clarity compared to traditional barrier materials and no impediment to the recycling process. In addition, the technology is cost effective for smaller size bottles, and without the extra haze that other monolayer barriers cause. The system works through the combination of the bottle and closure. A minute amount of the ActivSeal catalyst is present in the container wall, while a hydro- gen activator is built into the closure. Once the container is full and the closure applied, there is a controlled release of hydrogen. As oxygen enters through the con- tainer wall, it binds with the hydrogen on the surface of the catalyst to form negligible amounts of odourless and tasteless water. In this way, oxygen is prevented from entering the container’s contents. ActivSeal containers are said to offer the same excellent clarity as non-barrier PET bottles because they do not use traditional nylon- based barriers. ActivSeal bottles are also completely recyclable as there is no danger of contamination from the barrier, while the technology is equally effective for any bottle capacity. www.appepackaging.com Appe Hall 4 | Booth 409