PETpla.net Insider 12 / 2013

PRODUCTS 39 PET planet insider Vol. 14 No. 12/13 www.petpla.net Syrup closure Bericap, the global closure manufacturer, has updated its HC EV 29/21 one-piece closure, which is designed to fit both glass and PET 29/21 bottlenecks. The facelifted version has a slightly bigger lip, which is designed to sup- port improved opening of the upper closure. The hinged element has also been modernised and now features shaped ribs above the opening lip. It has a more glossy appearance and the beak-shaped pouring lip is designed to provide precise, drip-free pouring. A flow regulator is also available. The built-in tear-off membrane safeguards the tamper evidence function and protects product integ- rity. www.bericap.com Easy recycling Avery Dennison’s new film and adhesive portfolio has been designed to make PET recycling easier and more effective by helping to reduce contamination. CleanFlake, a patent-pending adhesive technology, is designed to “switch off” when submerged. Although the labels adhere firmly to PET bottles or con- tainers during use, they read- ily detach in a conventional recycling facility and float to the surface of the bath, allow- ing clean PET flakes to sink to the bottom. The Clean- Flake portfolio uses a clear or white BOPP film face stock, anchored by the new SR3010 adhesive. No new conversion and dispensing procedures or equipment are required, and label quality is the same as with a conventional adhesive. Avery-Dennison says that the pure rPET flakes created through this process are suit- able for manufacturers making packaging films and shells. www.averydennison.com