APPE, the packaging division of LSB, a leading convertor and manufacturer of PET preforms and bottles, is introducing a new technology that will allow the manufacture of large size PET containers with a deep recess for easy handling, providing a radical alternative to traditional extrusion blow moulded HDPE bottles with integrated handles.
Developed in exclusive partnership with Sidel, the new DeepGrip bottles can be produced in sizes up to 7 litres with a deep recess each side, creating an effective integral handle. End markets include food, dairy, juice, edible oils, motor oils and home and personal care.
APPE says the technology combines enhanced convenience with the many established benefits of PET. In terms of branding and aesthetics, for example, the clarity of the PET enables products to be fully visible while PET’s renowned design flexibility will enable the production of bespoke, eye-catching designs for maximum on-shelf impact.
Equally important, the new bottles offer significant light-weight savings over equivalent HDPE bottles are a lighter weight alternative to clip-on handles or boxed grips. PET containers are also fully recyclable and the DeepGrip solution ensures a single-material bottle for the recycling stream.
A variety of blow-moulded neck finishes is available, providing a re-sealable, leak-free closing mechanism
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