Packaging - Rigid plastic containers - PET finish 26,7 (lead 6,35)

This European Standard specifies the dimensions of the 26,7 mm screw finish with three (3) thread starts and a 17,07 mm height for flat waters and non carbonated beverages.
This finish can be used for aseptic filling and filling with introduction of nitrogen.
This finish is designed to take a tamper evident plastic closure only. During first opening, the tamper evident band will separate from the closure shell and stay on a one way bottle neck or like bottles in the returnable market, the tamper evident band will tear but will remain connected to the closure shell.

Verpackung - Kunststoffbehältnisse - PET-Verschlussmundstück 26,7 (Gewindesteigung 6,35)

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Maße des 26,7-mm-Schraubverschlussmundstückes mit drei (3) Gewindegängen und einer Höhe von 17,07 mm für stilles Wasser und kohlensäurefreie Getränke fest.
Dieses Verschlussmundstück kann zur aseptischen Befüllung und zur Befüllung mit Stickstoffeinleitung verwendet werden.
Dieses Verschlussmundstück ist dafür ausgelegt, ausschließlich Kunststoffverschlüsse mit Originalitäts-sicherung aufzunehmen. Während des ersten Öffnens wird das Originalitätssicherungsband von der Verschlusskappe getrennt und bleibt bei einer Einwegflasche auf dem Flaschenhals zurück oder es reißt bei Mehrwegflaschen, bleibt aber mit der Verschlusskappe verbunden.

Emballage - Récipients en plastique rigide - Bague PET 26,7 (pas 6,35)

La présente Norme européenne définit les dimensions de la bague à vis de 26,7 mm à trois (3) filets et de hauteur 17,07 mm pour le bouchage des eaux plates et boissons non carbonatées.
La bague peut être utilisée pour le conditionnement en milieu aseptique et/ou avec injection d'azote.
Cette bague est prévue pour recevoir uniquement une capsule plastique avec témoin d’inviolabilité, ou bande de garantie. Lors de la première ouverture, soit le témoin d’inviolabilité se déchirera et restera sur la bouteille, dans le cas d'utilisation d'une bouteille jetable, soit le témoin d’inviolabilité se déchirera mais restera solidaire de la capsule, dans le cas des bouteilles retournables.

Embalaža - Toge plastične posode - PET-grla 26,7 (navoj 6,35)

Ta dokument določa mere za navojno grlo s premerom 26,7 mm, trojnim začetkom navoja in višino 17,07 mm za negazirano vodo in negazirane napitke. To grlo se lahko uporablja za aseptično polnjenje in polnjenje z dodajanjem dušika. Grlu se lahko doda le plastičen čep, ki varuje pred nedovoljenim odpiranjem. Pri prvem odpiranju se obroček, ki varuje pred nedovoljenim odpiranjem, loči od lupine čepa in ostane na grlu steklenice ali pa se, kot pri povratnih steklenicah, pretrga, vendar ostane pritrjen na lupino čepa. Ta evropski standard temelji na tehničnem listu GME 30.22 (2008) centra CETIE (Mednarodni tehnični center za steklenice in embalažo). Učinkovita embalaža je zelo pomembna za distribucijo in zaščito blaga. Nezadostna ali neustrezna embalaža lahko povzroči poškodbo ali izgubo vsebine embalaže.

General Information

Status
Published
Public Enquiry End Date
19-Jun-2010
Publication Date
17-Jan-2012
ICS
55.100 - Bottles. Pots. Jars
Technical Committee
EPO - Packaging - sales and grouped
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
17-Jan-2012
Due Date
23-Mar-2012
Completion Date
18-Jan-2012
Ref Project
EN 16066:2011 - Packaging - Rigid plastic containers - PET finish 26,7 (lead 6,35)

Overview

SIST EN 16066:2012 is a European standard developed by CEN that specifies the precise dimensions and functional requirements for rigid plastic containers with a PET (polyethylene terephthalate) finish of 26.7 mm diameter and a thread lead of 6.35 mm. This screw finish is designed specifically for packaging flat waters and non-carbonated beverages. It ensures compatibility with tamper-evident plastic closures and supports advanced filling techniques including aseptic filling and nitrogen introduction.

The standard plays a critical role in the packaging industry by promoting uniformity and quality assurance for bottle neck finishes used across the European market, improving product safety, and enhancing consumer confidence.

Key Topics

  • Finish Dimensions: The standard defines a screw finish diameter of 26.7 mm with three thread starts positioned 120° apart and a height of 17.07 mm.
  • Thread Lead: The thread lead is specified at 6.35 mm per turn with detailed lead-in and run-out radii to ensure proper closure fitting and sealing.
  • Surface Requirements: The sealing surfaces must be smooth and defect-free to prevent leaks. Specific limits on flash and surface tolerances are prescribed to maintain seal integrity.
  • Tamper Evident Closures: SIST EN 16066:2012 mandates that only tamper-evident plastic closures can be used with this finish. The design ensures that on first opening, the tamper evident band detaches appropriately to signal product tampering.
  • Compatibility with Filling Methods: The finish is suitable for aseptic bottling and filling under nitrogen, making it ideal for high-quality, preservative-free beverages.
  • Dimensional Tolerances: The standard includes strict tolerances for thread alignment, diameter uniformity, and absence of overhang on the bottle neck finish, ensuring consistency and interchangeability.

Applications

  • Beverage Packaging: Designed primarily for flat water and non-carbonated beverages, the finish optimizes the sealing and safety of bottled drinks.
  • Aseptic and Modified Atmosphere Bottling: Enables filling processes that extend shelf life without preservatives by allowing nitrogen flushing or aseptic filling under sterile conditions.
  • Tamper Evident Solutions: Facilitates consumer protection and regulatory compliance through tamper-evident design, critical in markets demanding high product integrity.
  • Returnable and One-Way Bottles: Supports both returnable and disposal markets by maintaining the integrity of tamper bands upon opening, either by band separation or tearing but staying attached to the closure.
  • Standardized Manufacturing: Helps manufacturers and packaging suppliers produce bottles and closures that meet consistent quality and fit requirements, streamlining supply chains across Europe.

Related Standards

  • CE.T.I.E. GME 30.23 (2008): The technical basis referenced by EN 16066, providing detailed data for PET finish dimensions and design.
  • EN Packaging Standards Series: Other CEN standards concerning rigid plastic containers and closures that complement EN 16066 by covering different bottle finishes, materials, or closures types.
  • ISO Standards on Packaging: Relevant international standards that harmonize packaging specifications beyond Europe, potentially aligning with EN 16066 for global compatibility.

Keywords: SIST EN 16066:2012, PET bottle finish, 26.7 mm screw finish, tamper evident closure, rigid plastic containers, flat water packaging, aseptic filling, nitrogen filling, European packaging standards, beverage bottle neck finish, packaging dimensions, CEN standard.

Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN 16066:2012 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Packaging - Rigid plastic containers - PET finish 26,7 (lead 6,35)". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the dimensions of the 26,7 mm screw finish with three (3) thread starts and a 17,07 mm height for flat waters and non carbonated beverages. This finish can be used for aseptic filling and filling with introduction of nitrogen. This finish is designed to take a tamper evident plastic closure only. During first opening, the tamper evident band will separate from the closure shell and stay on a one way bottle neck or like bottles in the returnable market, the tamper evident band will tear but will remain connected to the closure shell.

This European Standard specifies the dimensions of the 26,7 mm screw finish with three (3) thread starts and a 17,07 mm height for flat waters and non carbonated beverages. This finish can be used for aseptic filling and filling with introduction of nitrogen. This finish is designed to take a tamper evident plastic closure only. During first opening, the tamper evident band will separate from the closure shell and stay on a one way bottle neck or like bottles in the returnable market, the tamper evident band will tear but will remain connected to the closure shell.

SIST EN 16066:2012 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 55.100 - Bottles. Pots. Jars. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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Standards Content (Sample)


2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Verpackung - Kunststoffbehältnisse - PET-Verschlussmundstück 26,7 (Gewindesteigung 6,35)Emballage - Récipients en plastique rigide - Bague PET 26,7 (pas 6,35)Packaging - Rigid plastic containers - PET finish 26,7 (lead 6,35)55.100Steklenice. Lonci. KozarciBottles. Pots. JarsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16066:2011SIST EN 16066:2012en,fr,de01-marec-2012SIST EN 16066:2012SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 16066
November 2011 ICS 55.100 English Version
Packaging - Rigid plastic containers - PET finish 26,7 (lead 6,35) Emballage - Récipients en plastique rigide - Bague PET 26,7 (pas 6,35)
Verpackung - Kunststoffbehältnisse - PET-Verschlussmundstück 26,7 (Gewindesteigung 6,35) This European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 October 2011.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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