PETplanet Insider Vol. 26 No. 12/25 www.petpla.net 15 EDITOUR requirements while ensuring consistent preform quality. The machine also accounts for the drying of rPET material, with a longer dwell time to achieve optimal results. Additional features such as blenders, a metal separator, cyclone filters, an oil condenser, and closed-loop preform quality monitoring with colour correction are also integrated. These upgrades lead to improved system performance, reduced variability, and higher preform quality. Pedro proudly announced that since the launch, over 200 HyPET6e system orders have been received, a testament to the success and impact in the market of the new platform. Mono-material PET closure In Luxembourg, a second sustainable innovation was born: the new PET cap system, enabling monomaterial PET packaging. The HyCAP SecuRE+ closure system offers a sustainable alternative to traditional HDPE closures. Moulded from bottlegrade PET resin, these closures further contribute to the circular economy in beverage packaging. Depending on the application, the closure can account for up to 15% of the total package weight. An all-PET beverage package results in a meaningful improvement in rPET bale yield. The challenges of producing a closure made entirely from PET were primarily related to the design of the tamper-evident band. To address this, Husky developed a patented process called SecuRE+. This design eliminates the need for integrated cams on the tamper-evident band, replacing them with a clearance fit that allows the band to pass over the pilfer-proof band like a sleeve. This approach prevents stress on the bridges and eliminates the need for a post-moulding slitting process, making it a dust-free manufacturing method. Despite having a higher mass density than HDPE, PET’s more rigid nature opens up opportunities for further lightweighting, especially at the dispensing system level. The molecular structure of PET also provides superior barrier performance compared to HDPE, extending shelf life for oxygen-sensitive and carbonated beverages. Additionally, the system allows for complex closure geometries and intuitive, patented tethered designs. Pedro explained that all PET closure designs are 100% compatible with existing CETIE standard neck finishes, meaning no modifications to the necks are required. Commercial launch will occur in 2026. www.husky.co
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