BOTTLE MAKING 15 PETplanet Insider Vol. 25 No. 0/24 www.petpla.net SIPA designed 4.95g rPET bottle with focus on ecological responsibility First in the Lightweight Class SIPA has designed what it describes as the world’s lightest PET bottle, aiming to improve resource efficiency in beverage packaging. The single-serve, 0.5 L container weighs 4.95 g. The emphasis on ecological responsibility extends beyond the reduction in material usage; the bottle is manufactured entirely from 100% recycled PET (rPET), further minimising its environmental footprint, and is produced using energy-saving low blowing pressure. The bottle features a 25/22 neck finish, making it compatible with SIPA’s XTRA series of rotary blow moulding machines. This series encompasses a range of configurations from 6 to 24 blowing cavities. This versatility allows for efficient and scalable production to be adapted to different market requirements. According to SIPA, one of the main technological features of the new design is the low blowing pressure of around 18 bar or less. This reduced energy consumption during the manufacturing process directly translates to lower operational costs and a decreased carbon footprint. The 4.95g bottle can be produced using the SIPA SINCRO TRIBLOC, the company’s synchronised system that blows PET bottles, applies labels, and fills and caps them in a single unit. This integration is intended to streamline the production process, to maximise efficiency and to optimise space while maintaining quality control. The lightweight bottle was presented at the drinktec and K trade shows. SIPA positions this development as part of its efforts to reduce dependence on fossil-based resources in packaging and to promote circular solutions in PET packaging. The project illustrates how process optimisation and design innovation can support environmental objectives in the beverage industry. www.sipasolutions.com BOTTLE MAKING www.kaeser.com • Newly developed, oil-free airend – designed and manufactured by KAESER • Compressor stages with SIGMA PROFILE , food-grade PEEK coating and vibration monitoring +LJKHVW HˣFLHQF\ FODVV IRU WKH GULYH V\VWHP ,( 6)& ,( 8S WR PRUH HˣFLHQW WKDQ FRQYHQWLRQDO RLO IUHH FRPSUHVVRUV $ FODVV DERYH LQ SHUIRUPDQFH DQG HˣFLHQF\ &6* VHULHV OILFREE.AIR – Rotary screw compressors with SIGMA PROFILE
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