PETpla.net Insider 10 / 2014

PRODUCTS 53 PET planet insider Vol. 15 No. 10/14 www.petpla.net PROVEN COST SAVINGS PERFORMANCE moldmasters.com Mold-Mastersand theMold-Masters logoare trademarksofMold-Masters (2007) Limited. ©2014Mold-Masters (2007) Limited -AMilacronCompany.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 Asia 86 512 86162882 ALWAYS INNOVATING. + More efficient use of platen real estate increases the cavitation for a given machine size: s 72 vs. 48 Cavity with a 28mm finish in a 225T s 72 vs. 48 Cavity with a 38mm finish in a 300T s 96 vs. 72 Cavity with a 28mm finish in a 300T s 128 vs. 96 Cavity with a 28mm finish in a 400T + Proprietary iFLOW and iCOOL technology reduces cycle times while improving balance, lowering injection pressure and increasing dimensional repeatability + Tooling solutions to revitalize, recapitalize and rev up existing systems Get 50% more output from the same machine 96-CAVITY MICRO PITCH MOLD FOR 300T MACHINES Contact us today at: mpeteurope@moldmasters.com Active oxygen absorbers for PET- longer shelf-life, less food waste, less packaging material New Cesa-absorb for active oxygen barriers in PET packaging and advanced Hydrocerol nucleating agents for new-generation construction insulation have been launched to meet market trends and customers’ needs by the specialty chemicals producer clariant. Cesa-absorb responds to the global need of securing food supplies for the world’s growing population by provid- ing effective oxygen barrier solutions for plastic packaging, particularly lightweight, thin and mono-layer packaging – chosen for their environmental benefits – where food needs greater protection from permeating oxygen. Cesa-absorb is a masterbatch with an integrated active oxygen barrier that optimally protects sensitive packaged goods from oxygen-induced degradation. According to the company, it provides long-term oxygen barrier performance to PET packaging such as bottles and films without impact- ing on transparency or the recyclability of PET. Based on proprietary and patent protected Clariant chemistries, the oxygen scavenging units consist of a catalyst and an oxidis- able substrate, which are uniformly dispersed in the poly- meric matrix of the packaging wall. Cesa-absorb and the advanced Hydrocerol nucleating solutions are scheduled for commercial launch at the end of 2014/beginning 2015, respectively. www.clariant.com To cap it all Spectra Packaging announce 24/410 Shal- low Cap. Spectra already supplies a wide selection of closures that feature a vari- ety of thread fitment options and the new 24/410 cap is aimed at giving custom- ers even greater flexibility when choosing a closure to complement the company’s range of bottles. Although the company continues to launch new products, they are aware that quality is equally as impor- tant as choice. The company reports that the 24/410 flip top has proved extremely popular with customers looking for a 410 option. It appears that there is a limited choice of 24/410 fitments on the market and the company is keen to capitalise on what it believes is an ever increas- ing demand. www.spectra-packaging.co.uk