SIST EN 16067:2012

Packaging - Rigid plastic containers - PET finish 26,7 (lead 9,00)

This European Standard specifies the dimensions of the 26,7 mm screw finish with three (3) thread starts and a 16,80 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 9,00)

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Maße und Anforderungen für ein 26,7-mm-Schraubverschlussmundstück mit drei (3) Gewinde¬gängen und einer Höhe von 16,80 mm für stilles Wasser und kohlensäurefreie Getränke fest. Dieses Ver¬schluss¬mundstück 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 9,00)

La présente Norme européenne définit les dimensions de la bague à vis de 26,7 mm à trois (3) filets et de hauteur 16,80 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 9,00)

Ta dokument določa mere za navojno grlo s premerom 26,7 mm, trojnim začetkom navoja in višino 16,80 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.

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 16067:2011 - Packaging - Rigid plastic containers - PET finish 26,7 (lead 9,00)

Overview

SIST EN 16067:2012 is a European standard developed by CEN that specifies the dimensions and technical requirements for the 26.7 mm PET screw finish designed primarily for rigid plastic containers. This specific finish features three thread starts with a 9.00 mm lead and a height of 16.80 mm. It is tailored for flat waters and non-carbonated beverages, allowing for aseptic filling processes and nitrogen introduction during filling.

The finish is engineered exclusively to accommodate tamper-evident plastic closures, ensuring product safety and consumer confidence. Upon first opening, the tamper evident band separates cleanly from the closure shell, either detaching entirely or remaining attached depending on bottle type (one-way or returnable bottles).

Key Topics

• Finish Dimensions and Design

  • Diameter: 26.7 mm with 3 thread starts spaced 120° apart
  • Thread lead: 9.00 mm (distance traveled per turn)
  • Height: 16.80 mm
  • Precise tolerances for radii and diameters to ensure optimal closure fit

• Material and Weight

  • The finish has a prescribed weight of approximately 3.38 g, based on a density of 1.335, critical for consistent manufacturing and performance.

• Tamper Evidence

  • Designed to work solely with tamper-evident closures where the tamper band either remains attached or separates depending on bottle reusability. This mechanism improves consumer safety and product integrity.

• Sealing and Leak Prevention

  • The finish acts as a top, side, and inside seal surface.
  • Surfaces must be smooth, free from defects or continuous flashes beyond 0.13 mm in width to prevent leaks.
  • Specific criteria regulate permissible deviations, such as out-of-parallel sealing surface tolerances and thread alignment.

• Aseptic and Nitrogen Filling Compatibility

  • Suitable for aseptic filling processes and bottling operations that introduce nitrogen to extend product shelf life and maintain quality.

• Environmental Suitability

  • Can be used for a range of beverages including flat waters and non-carbonated drinks, with conditions for slight carbonation checked by the bottler.

Applications

SIST EN 16067:2012 is highly relevant for manufacturers, bottlers, and packaging designers involved in:

• Beverage Packaging Industry

  • Production of PET bottles for bottled water, juice, and other non-carbonated beverages.
  • Ensuring hygienic aseptic packaging suitable for extended shelf life products.

• Closure and Cap Manufacturers

  • Designing tamper-evident closures that meet the size and functional requirements of the 26.7 mm PET finish.
  • Developing closures that provide reliable sealing and consumer-friendly tamper evidence.

• Quality and Compliance Assurance

  • Ensuring that container finishes conform with dimensional tolerances to optimize closure fit and prevent leakage.
  • Implementing standards compliance for regulatory and market acceptance across European markets.

• Sustainable Packaging Solutions

  • Supporting returnable bottle markets by maintaining closure functionality with tamper bands that remain attached for reuse.

Related Standards

• CE.T.I.E. Data Sheet GME 30.24
  The standard is based on this international technical data sheet detailing PET finish designs for similar applications.

• ISO Packaging Standards
  Standards related to rigid container finishes and closures that specify thread designs, sealing, and tamper evidence for various container types.

• CEN/TC 261 Packaging Standards
  EN 16067 is part of a broader portfolio of European packaging standards overseen by CEN Technical Committee 261, covering container dimensions and safety features.

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Adopting SIST EN 16067:2012 ensures standardized, high-quality, and safe PET container finishes that support modern beverage packaging needs, especially in the fast-growing bottled water and aseptic beverage sectors. This standard facilitates interoperability across manufacturers and regions and promotes consumer trust through tamper-evident technology.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Verpackung - Kunststoffbehältnisse - PET-Verschlussmundstück 26,7 (Gewindesteigung 9,00)Emballage - Récipients en plastique rigide - Bague PET 26,7 (pas 9,00)Packaging - Rigid plastic containers - PET finish 26,7 (lead 9,00)55.100Steklenice. Lonci. KozarciBottles. Pots. JarsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16067:2011SIST EN 16067:2012en,fr,de01-marec-2012SIST EN 16067:2012SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 16067
November 2011 ICS 55.100 English Version
Packaging - Rigid plastic containers - PET finish 26,7 (lead 9,00) Emballage - Récipients en plastique rigide - Bague PET 26,7 (pas 9,00)
Verpackung - Kunststoffbehältnisse - PET-Verschlussmundstück 26,7 (Gewindesteigung 9,00) 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.
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