Husky Technologies has announced its new tamper-evident, mono-PET bottle and closure technology, targeting higher recyclate yield and product security for the Middle East and Africa region.
Closures are thought to account for up to 15% of a pack’s total weight, but conventional solutions have used HDPE or PP closures on PET bottles.
Husky’s HyCAP SecuRE+ technology aspires for a mono-PET solution that simplifies recyclability and improves rPET yield, especially across beverage markets in the Middle East and Africa.
The rigidity of PET is anticipated to help manufacturers lightweight bottles at the dispensing system level. Its molecular structure is set to improve barrier performance and expand the shelf life of oxygen-sensitive and carbonated beverages, especially in the climate conditions of the MEA region.
Furthermore, the HyCAP SecuRE+ approach involves forming a tamper-evident band during the moulding process – eliminating post-mould slitting to avoid dust and reduce contamination risks.
The technology is also designed to streamline the capping process by avoiding bridge stress when passing tamper-evident bands over pilfer-proof features. This is expected to improve capping reliability, consistency, and reject rates, to the benefit of high-speed beverage operations.
In practice, the tamper-evident components are anticipated to bolster line performance and keep products secure.
Altogether, Husky helps that its HyCAP SecuRE+ technology will help beverage companies pursue their sustainability goals without compromising on production efficiency, product safety, or consumer experience.
Apparently, the technology is compatible with CETIE standard neck finishes and requires no modifications to existing bottle designs.
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