BOTTLE MAKING 18 PETplanet Insider Vol. 24 No. 10/23 www.petpla.net Sipa off ers solutions for the evolving landscape of cosmetics, personal care and home care packaging Where aesthetics matter In the dynamic world of cosmetics and personal care, packaging plays a pivotal role in attracting consumers and ensuring product integrity. There is a growing trend among producers to transition to PET from other plastic resins, driven by PET’s flexibility and easy recyclability. Sipa offers solutions such as ISBM (Injection Stretch Blow Moulding) technology for this target group. One of their featured offerings is the ECS SP system, available in 80 and 25-ton models. The ECS SP system has been tailored for producing a variety of containers for food, beverage, cosmetic, and personal care markets. It is claimed to ensure precise moulding and to result in containers with consistent dimensions, high clarity, and a flawless finish. This is crucial in the cosmetics industry, where aesthetics matter. As cosmetic packaging comes in various shapes and sizes, Sipa designed the system to be versatile. It can be tailored to produce bottles and jars with diverse designs, including a recent addition of a small jar for cosmetics. With cavitations ranging from 1 to 16, the ECS SP is claimed to optimise production efficiency. This means meeting high demand for output while maintaining the required quality. In addition, the system can produce containers in a range of colours, offering versatility for packaging aligned with a brand’s identity through fast and easy colour change. Cosmetic jars production To exemplify the capabilities of the ECS SP system, Sipa recently designed and produced a small cosmetic jar using their industrial machine, the SP80. This small jar, with a neck finish of 89mm and a weight of 29 g, exemplifies the precision and flexibility of the technology, according to the company. The system, with its 4-cavity design, allowed for efficient production of these jars with consistent quality even at low cycle time. The range of masterbatch colour options, enabled Sipa to create these jars in amber, white, and transparent variants, catering to diverse customer preferences. The ECS SP integrates the ability to produce containers with both flat and embossed bottoms without the use of the so called “bottom mould delay”, an option required on competitors’ machines, as Sipa states. Sipa says that its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction becomes evident in their recent design and production of the small cosmetic jars using the SP80 and ECS SP 25 machine, which required adaptation to changing market demands. As the cosmetic and personal care markets continue to evolve, the Italian company aims to offering flexible systems that can quickly adapt to changes in bottle colour and shape, ensuring that a brand remains competitive and appealing to consumers. www.sipasolutions.com BEYOND THE HORIZON PROCESS SOLUTIONS FOR POLYMER RECYCLING AND SOLID STATE POLYMER UPGRADING Polymetrix, a Sanlian Buhler Company, provides process technology including EPCM services for the polymer recycling and manufacturing industry. Leading supplier of rPET systems and integrated rPET plants for single line capacities up to 70’000 tons per year. www.polymetrix.com www.slhpcn.com
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