PETpla.net Insider 07+08 / 2013

BOTTLE MAKING 25 PET planet insider Vol. 14 customers. The PET bottle’s struc- tural panels present challenges for labelling, so the textured full body cup is designed to provide branding options. Its amber colour provides another layer of UV and shipping protection. The BrightPak package dis- penses liquids using either pressure (direct or indirect) or pump systems. It is specifically designed to elimi- nate the sources of bubble forma- tion and particle defects caused by pump and vacuum delivery contain- ers. Drive gas can be applied between the rigid liner and the bottle; the pressure from the gas in the space squeezes the rigid liner, causing it to collapse and force the chemical out of the bottle, through a sealed path- way from the liner to the dispense tool. Positive gas pressure protects the bottle’s chemical contents from external contamina- tion. The rigid liner eventu- ally collapses fully, which helps to greatly reduce the quantity of residues for disposal. Properties of the container ATMI claims that the BrightPak double- containment technology offers users around 21% additional volume com- pared to the typical one- gallon glass bottle used in lithography applica- tions today. The higher fill volume does not affect the labelling surface, handle location or physi- cal dimensions of storage and usage locations. The additional volume is avail- able because comparable glass containers usually have thicker sidewalls and longer necks. The Bright- Pak system is made from shatter-resistant plastic resins, which should mini- mise the chance of chemi- cal spills and production shutdowns. The company maintains that it also provides high levels of chemical protection from environmental factors. Filled Bright- Pak containers have successfully passed drop tests ranging between four and eight feet (1.3 – 2.2m). Recycling ATMI have developed a tool for the separation of the PEN from PET at the end of the container’s life. While the PET content is expected to be recycled, its colorant content means that reuse will be limited to recycled raw materials like rugs. The PEN with chemical residual content will be ther- mally recycled and used for its energy value. www.atmi.com www.plastictechnologies.com moldmasters.com Mold-Masters and theMold-Masters logo are trademarks ofMold-Masters (2007) Limited. ©2013Mold-Masters (2007) Limited.All rights reserved. Rely on our global support network for fast service and parts. North America 1-800-387-2483 | Europe 49 (0) 7221 5099-0 ALWAYS INNOVATING. ONE SHOT. MULTIPLE LAYERS. REDUCED COSTS. Produces barrier packaging parts at lower costs by using existing machinery and standard molds. + Replaces glass, can and multi-layer thermoforming parts at up to 50% cost savings + Simplifies packaging operations + Integrated process controller for flexible barrier placement + Economical solution that uses less plastic, energy and water for greener, cost-effective production