First hot-fill PET containers for use with metal lug closures debut
Patent-pending 24-ounce stock containers offer same "pop" as glass along with major manufacturing and sustainability advantages
Amcor Rigid Plastics (amcor.com), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of rigid plastic packaging for food, beverage, spirits, home/personal care, and healthcare industries, has announced the development of unique hot-fill polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers which accept metal lug closures – a first for the food packaging industry. The breakthrough technology, called the A-PEX63TM system, was unveiled at the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) annual trade show Nov. 16-18 (Booth #F2117/2118) in Rosemont, IL.
The innovative technology allows the fitment of metal lug closures to blow-and-trim 24-ounce hot-fill containers. For the first time, consumers who are familiar with the look and quality feel of a glass jar with a metal lug closure can now enjoy the same quality and reassurance of the fresh “pop” of a metal lug closure on a lightweight, shatter-proof PET jar. The A-PEX63 TM system ensures that sealing integrity is maintained and meets the industry average for removal torque (ease of opening). Brand owners can also maintain the same brand equity with the switch from glass to PET.