PETpla.net Insider 09 / 2017

TRADE SHOW PREVIEW PET planet Insider Vol. 18 No. 09/17 www.petpla.net 78 Silgan Closures presents caps and closures for all types of containers Sealing solutions Hall A4 - Booth 531 The Silgan Closures stand at Drinktec aims to underline the company’s capabilities in the development of both metal and plastic closure solutions for the drink and food markets. In its plastic closure ranges, the company will be dem- onstrating its pioneering technology for the bottled water market with a new sealing system for five gallon containers that improves hygiene levels while delivering sustainability benefits, as well as a new flip top sports cap for on-the-go beverages. Latest metal closure innova- tions include a new next-generation design for baby food jars. Also on display will be a new capping system specifically designed for lower speed filling operations. In addition, Silgan Closures will outline the availability of its comprehensive ‘one-stop solu- tion’ to meet all customer require- ments through its ‘Total System Approach’ service. K-Seal closure The new K-Seal closure for 5 gallon water bottles features Silgan Closures’ Probe+ system, suitable for a wide range of water coolers, which ensures full plug engagement to the cooler spike with minimal risk of misapplication and detached plugs. The reformulated Flow Seal material intends to reduce the abil- ity for microbes to attach themselves to the material surface and survive, while a reduction in pigment usage substan- tially reduces the risk of taste or odour issues. At the same time, use of the latest manufacturing techniques, along with a new resin and low-power consump- tion during production, reduces the closure’s carbon footprint. Equally important, the closure retains the overall height of a traditional five gallon closure, meaning it can run on existing lines with little or no adjust- ment to filling or capping equipment. Flip top The latest flip top sports cap combines ease of application for fillers with end-user convenience. The robust design incorpo- rates a tamper-evident spout for consumer safety and the one-handed opening ensures ease of use. It has been designed for maximum line efficiency and complies with the BSDA code of practice for sports clo- sures. Metal closure The new metal closure solu- tions on display for the food industry demonstrate Silgan’s ability to meet current market trends and require- ments. Its new 54mm and 60mm PRH PT (press-on, twist-off) closures for baby food jars enable larger size neck finishes to be achieved in order to facilitate easier access and spoon- ing out of the product. This has been achieved through a redesigned glass finish that allows the height of the closure to be reduced at the edge so that less material is needed, while enabling the closure diameter to be increased to 54mm and 60mm from the more traditional 51mm. New capper For lower-speed capping opera- tions, Silgan has launched a new system. The SWC 150 capper is capable of around 100-150 jars per minute and is suitable for all twist-off diameters from 38mm to 82mm. The stainless steel design meets the latest hygiene standards and the machine is CE compliant. Total system approach For all its solutions on display, Silgan’s ‘Total System Approach’ pro- vides customers with a complete ser- vice in the creation of a closure, com- prising design, choice of decoration, advice and supply of suitable filling and capping equipment and support in the meeting of relevant food and drink standards and regulations. www.silgan-closures.com