CAPS & CLOSURES 25 PETplanet Insider Vol. 25 No. 07+08/24 www.petpla.net Sipa launches high-performance GME 30.40 LW neck fi nish Ultralight neck finish debut viscoZERO – processing PP, PE, PET & PS! ZERO contamination. ZERO odour. ZERO limits. foodgrade without compromise viscoZERO Upgrade your existing recycling plant with viscoZERO technology. Sipa has introduced a new lightweight GME 30.40 LW neck finish aimed at enhancing sustainability and performance within the carbonated soft drink (CSD) sector. Weighing just 2.04g, the GME 30.40 LW achieves a notable 19% reduction in weight compared to the standard GME 30.40 closure. The weight reduction of the new neck finish translates to material savings for beverage producers, contributing to cost efficiency and a diminished environmental impact. Despite its lightweight construction, the GME 30.40 LW maintains robust performance capabilities, Sipa says. The company claims it has the capacity to handle up to 4.2 volumes of CO2, ensuring optimal carbonation and consumer satisfaction. Seamless integration In terms of integration and sustainability, the GME 30.40 LW is fully tetherable to comply with current regulations, addressing concerns related to cap loss and litter while promoting responsible consumption and environmental cleanliness. Moreover, this closure seamlessly integrates with existing GME 30.40 capping lines, facilitating straightforward adoption into current production processes. Sipa says that the GME 30.40 LW neck is easily manufactured within the company’s Xform preform system and efficiently handled by the Xtra blow moulding machine. This streamlined approach is claimed to ensure efficient and high-quality production, meeting the rigorous demands of the global beverage industry. The company’s neck lightweighting solutions extend beyond the GME 30.40 LW, catering to a diverse range of applications including mineral water, CSDs, large-format containers with 55mm neck finishes, and edible oil. Notably, for hot-fillable containers, the Sipa Hotlight 28 solution offers a 40.6% reduction in weight compared to standard PCO 28mm options. www.sipasolutions.com
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