CAPS & CLOSURES 23 PETplanet Insider Vol. 26 No. 01+02/25 www.petpla.net tethering system. This is claimed to simplify the manufacturing approach. Husky’s tethered closure designs, both standard and custom, are engineered to maintain weight neutrality compared to their non-tethered counterparts. These designs also incorporate a shelllocking mechanism to ensure secure functionality and provide an intuitive user experience, making them practical and easy to operate. A patented tethering system that enables shell locking to improve usability. This technology is available for all neck finish options. PET closure Currently, the typical beverage container features a 2-material approach: PET for the bottle and HDPE/PP for the closure. While HDPE/PP performs exceptionally well in terms of protecting/preserving the contents of the beverage, these material types are typically downcycled into other non-food contact applications (lawn furniture, buckets, etc…). Replacing the closure material with PET, creates a mono-material beverage packaging solution that can increase rPET bale yields, simplify reclamation efforts, and enhance shelf presence with its glass-like properties. Injection moulding of a PET closure has been an elusive undertaking until now. The material properties are very different than HDPE/PP thereby presenting a unique set of challenges. Leveraging all capabilities and knowledge at its disposal, Husky has developed PET closure solutions for still water applications. The design approach enables a stress-free capping performance. A patent-pending post-mould operation forms the TE band around the pilfer proof thereby creating a level of consumer security that is unmatched currently within the industry, says Husky. The roadmap also includes PET closure offerings for industry standard necks within the CSD and JSDT markets. The company’s focus on sustainable closure solutions is claimed to reflect the commitment to supporting a circular economy and meeting the evolving demands of the beverage packaging industry. By integrating advanced design methodologies with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, the company aims to empower producers to achieve their sustainability goals. www.husky.co | www.agrintl.com | +1.724.482.2163 Featuring AutoJob® 6LPSOLȴHG DQG DXWRPDWHG MRE VHWXS LQ VHFRQGV 3DUWQHU ZLWK $JU WR DFKLHYH VLPSOLȴHG GLPHQVLRQDO PHDVXUHPHQW IRU \RXU SODVWLF FRQWDLQHUV DQG SUHIRUPV Prepare for tomorrow... HQKDQFH HɝFLHQF\ WRGD\ Figure 2: Husky’s tethered solution for 180° opening Figure 3: Husky’s PET closure solution
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