SIST EN 16065:2012

Packaging - Rigid plastic containers - PET finish 30/25 Low (16,8)

This document specifies the dimensions and requirements of the 30 mm low screw finish with three (3) thread starts for flat waters and non carbonated beverages.  This finish can be used for aseptic filling and filling with introduction of nitrogen. The dimension (16,8) is the height in millimetres from the top of finish to the bottom of the support ledge.  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 30/25 L (16,8)

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Maße und Anforderungen für ein flaches Schraubverschlussmundstück mit einem Durchmesser von 30 mm mit drei (3) Gewindegängen für stilles Wasser und kohlensäurefreie Getränke fest.
Dieses Verschlussmundstück kann zur aseptischen Befüllung und zur Befüllung mit Stickstoffeinleitung verwendet werden. Das Maß (16,8) ist die Höhe, in Millimeter, von der Oberkante des Verschluss¬mundstückes bis zur Unterseite des Halsstützrings.
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 30/25 L (16,8)

La présente Norme européenne définit les prescriptions et dimensions de la bague à vis basse de 30 mm à trois (3) filets 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. La dimension (16,8) est la hauteur en millimètres entre le sommet de la bague et le bas de la collerette support.
Cette bague est prévue pour recevoir uniquement une capsule plastique avec témoin d’inviolabilité, ou bande de garantie. Lors de la première ouverture, le témoin d’inviolabilité se déchirera et restera sur la bouteille dans le cas d'utilisation d'une bouteille jetable ou, comme sur le marché des bouteilles retournables, le témoin d’inviolabilité se déchirera mais restera solidaire de la capsule.

Embalaža - Toge plastične posode - PET-grla 30/25 L (16,8)

Ta dokument določa mere in zahteve za nizko navojno grlo s premerom 30 mm in trojnim začetkom navoja za negazirano vodo in negazirane napitke. To grlo se lahko uporablja za aseptično polnjenje in polnjenje z dodajanjem dušika. Mera (16,8) je višina v milimetrih od vrha grla do dna podpornega okrajka. 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 (2007) 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 16065:2011 - Packaging - Rigid plastic containers - PET finish 30/25 Low (16,8)

Overview

SIST EN 16065:2012 is a European standard developed by CEN that specifies the dimensions and requirements for the PET finish 30/25 Low (16,8) used in rigid plastic containers. This standard focuses on a 30 mm low screw finish with three thread starts spaced 120° apart, designed primarily for flat waters and non-carbonated beverages. The finish height is precisely 16.8 mm, measured from the top of the finish to the bottom of the support ledge. It is intended specifically for tamper evident plastic closures and supports aseptic filling processes as well as nitrogen flushing.

The PET finish ensures product safety through features like the tamper evident band, which separates upon first opening, providing clear evidence of any bottle tampering. This standard helps packaging manufacturers and bottlers achieve consistency, reliability, and compatibility across production lines and markets in Europe.

Key Topics

• Dimensions and Geometry

  • Detailed specifications for a 30 mm low screw finish with 3 thread starts
  • Thread lead: 9 mm travel per turn
  • Critical tolerances including ±0.13 mm for radii and maximum flash of 0.13 mm
  • Height of finish at 16.8 mm from finish top to support ledge bottom
  • Smooth, defect-free sealing surfaces to prevent leakage

• Tamper Evident Design

  • Finish engineered to accommodate plastic closures with tamper evident bands
  • Band stays attached to closure shell after opening for one-way bottle necks or returnable bottles
  • Band either separates cleanly or tears but remains connected

• Functional Requirements

  • Compatibility with aseptic filling and nitrogen-flushed beverages
  • Requirements for sealing surfaces, thread alignment, and mould seam tolerances
  • Prevention of overhang between finish diameter dimensions ensuring closure fitment stability

• Material and Weight

  • Specified weight on height (3.73 g) with a density of 1.335 for the finish itself

Applications

• Beverage Packaging

  • Ideal for non-carbonated and flat water bottles requiring secure sealing
  • Used extensively in aseptic filling lines to maintain sterility and shelf life
  • Suitable for products requiring nitrogen flushing to extend freshness

• Returnable and One-Way Bottles

  • Designed to function with tamper evident closures that signal first opening
  • Supports both disposable and reusable packaging markets

• Quality Control in Bottling

  • Standardization enables control over bottle finish quality for leak prevention and closure performance
  • Useful for beverage manufacturers, closure designers, and filling line engineers aiming for compatibility and regulatory compliance

Related Standards

• CEN/TC 261 Packaging Standards
  • EN 16065 complements other CEN standards related to plastic containers and closures within the packaging sector
• CE.T.I.E. Data Sheet GME 30.22
  • The technical basis for EN 16065 specifications, widely recognized in bottling and packaging industries
• Bottle and Closure Standards
  • Integrates with standards addressing container dimensions, closure types, and sealing performance to form a comprehensive packaging system

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Adhering to SIST EN 16065:2012 ensures industry best practices in manufacturing PET bottle finishes that guarantee safety, tamper evidence, and compatibility with aseptic and nitrogen-filled beverage packaging - key factors for maintaining product quality and consumer confidence.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Verpackung - Kunststoffbehältnisse - PET-Verschlussmundstück 30/25 L (16,8)Emballage - Récipients en plastique rigide - Bague PET 30/25 L (16,8)Packaging - Rigid plastic containers - PET finish 30/25 Low (16,8)55.100Steklenice. Lonci. KozarciBottles. Pots. JarsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16065:2011SIST EN 16065:2012en,fr,de01-marec-2012SIST EN 16065:2012SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 16065
November 2011 ICS 55.100 English Version
Packaging - Rigid plastic containers - PET finish 30/25 Low (16,8)
Emballage - Récipients en plastique rigide - Bague PET 30/25 Basse (16,8)
Verpackung - Kunststoffbehältnisse - PET-Verschlussmundstück 30/25 flach (16,8) 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.
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