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15Dec

Wine capsules: the advantages of PET-G-based solutions.

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Effegidi manufactures laminates for aluminum capsules intended for wine bottles.

Wine capsules are intended to prevent the cork from drying out and prevent air from entering the bottle.

At Effegidi, we offer green solutions based on PET-G, this is to enable sustainable use of the tools by preferring recyclable and compostable materials that perform well and are less harmful to the environment.

The use of PET-G, we have introduced in recent years, replacing traditional PVC. In this way, we have strengthened our commitment to environmental issues, choosing an even more sustainable material without compromising product quality. The use of this material can be beneficial especially for those companies that seek to respect the environment and communicate their green commitment externally.

What is PET-G?  What are the differences between PET-G and PVC?

PET-G is a clear polyethylene terephthalate capoliester, whose G stands for “modified glycol,” which is added to the composition of the material (PET) during the polymerization step.

The result is a filament that is much clearer than PET, more durable and easier to use.

There are numerous advantages and differences of PET-G compared with PVC:

  1. It is odorless and non-toxic: PET-G is completely odorless and does not give off any special odors during the printing process. In addition, it is non-toxic, and as such, suitable for use in food packaging. In contrast, PVC giving off odor and having partial toxicity is not suitable for food packaging.
  2. Low shrinkage rate and thermal stability: as PET-G cools, it maintains measurements faithfully and is ideal for large prints. PVC also has good temperature resistance, and in particular, is found to be very resistant to fire.
  3. High mechanical strength and excellent flexibility: PET-G has excellent physical and mechanical properties due to an excellent coefficient of adhesion between layers. We are talking about a hard, extremely strong and flexible material that is ideal for being subjected to mechanical stress and for obtaining strong and long-lasting prints. PVC is a hard material with fair mechanical stiffness that loses as temperature increases resisting up to max 60°C.
  4. High chemical resistance: PET-G turns out to be extremely resistant to the action of chemicals, acids and alkalis. Typically PET-G is translucent, which gives the object a glossy surface finish. In this case, PVC, too, has excellent chemical stability and acid resistance characteristics.
  5. High impact resistance: PET-G has high impact resistance, making it the ideal material for anything that moves. PVC, on the other hand, has lower impact resistance.
  6. It is recyclable: PET-G can be recycled without causing environmental pollution. PVC turns out to be difficult to dispose of because it could generate dioxin emissions in the recycling stages.
  7. Customizable: it is a material that lends itself to all kinds of customization can, in fact, be laminated or painted according to customer requirements and customized in diameter, heights, colors, materials, prints and opening systems. PVC, too, lends itself to customization.

Why at Effegidi do we prefer the use of PET-G over PVC?

The preference of a material like PET-G over PVC stems from the idea of strengthening our commitment to the environment by limiting the toxicity and pollution of the materials we use for our products.

We prefer fully recyclable materials that guarantee our customers a high quality and durable product.

If you need more information about this area and would like to learn about Effegidi’s solutions for wine capsules, please contact us at the following contacts:

Tel: +39 0521 319311
E-mail: info@effegidi.it

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30Nov

Wine capsules: what are the characteristics to pay attention to

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Wine and sparkling wine bottles would not be the same without their capsules. Not only do they help protect the contents of the bottle, but they also give the product an elegant and functional look. But how to choose among the various capsules on the market? In this article, we discuss the aspects to pay attention to when choosing.

 

From raw material to wine capsule rolls

Before we begin, let’s talk briefly about the starting raw materials and the production processes involving them.

Our company manufactures laminates for wine capsules in a variety of materials, starting with aluminum (which is combined with polyethylene to produce polylaminates in the ALU/PE/ALU structure), through PVC, to more innovative solutions in PETG.

These materials are processed and enter a production process that involves other raw materials (typically glue, lacquer, and varnishes) and consists of several steps, such as:

  • lacquering;
  • lamination;
  • coloring;
  • printing;
  • slitting.

This leads to the capsule rolls that everyone in the industry is familiar with.

 

The main aspect to pay attention to: performance

The key element to consider when choosing laminates for wine capsules is their performance. How are these performances measured? In terms of machinability. The laminate must be easily machinable by the capsule machine and allow the machine to run at a certain speed. In addition, it is important that the tape be durable. Otherwise, it could break and cause production stops.

We at Effegidi, thanks to our many years of experience and continuous search for the best processes and suppliers, know how to manage materials and production processes so that we can offer our customers high-performance products. Our laminate rolls wrap well around machinery and are easily shaped, allowing for high productivity and excellent yield.

 

Choosing sustainable materials

Another aspect to consider when choosing the material that makes up our wine capsules is the degree of sustainability. Today, more than ever, we cannot disregard the environment. For this reason, we at Effegidi have developed a PETG solution that allows us to have a single-material and 100% recyclable capsule. PETG has strong thermal stability, has excellent fixing and mechanical properties, can be laminated or painted, and is suitable for customization of all kinds. All this makes it a valid alternative to PVC.

Our commitment to sustainability extends to researching innovative materials that are part of the world of bioplastics. Upon specific request, we are available to study PLA solutions in collaboration with our customers.

 

Effegidi: your partner for the production of laminates for wine capsules

We handle different types of materials, lacquers and adhesives, and from their combination we arrive at the production of highperformance wine capsule laminates. It is precisely the excellent performance that makes our products appreciated by some of the world’s leading capsule manufacturers!

Would you like more information? Visit the page dedicated to the wine capsule division or contact us: one of our operators will be happy to help you choose the right product for you.

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31Aug

What is Effegidi’s role in the creation of oenological capsules?

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Effegidi, thanks to its know-how in the world of technical laminates, is able to produce aluminum laminates intended for the production of oenological capsules for still and sparkling wine bottles. These are poly-laminates in typical ALU/PE/ALU structures equipped with the head and opening strip.         

Specifically, it is responsible for supplying the aluminum to develop the three main elements of which an enological capsule is composed: capsule, head and opening strip. 

By capsule we mean the colored aluminum foil, which can be printed plain or embossed and bi-laminated with polyolefin film. Lacquering, coloring and printing are defined together with the customer and custom designed.  

The head is the top disk also consists of an annealed, lacquered, colored and printed aluminum laminate. 

Third element is the strip, this is the aluminum tab that facilitates opening, giving the bottle an elegant and functional design.

Effegidi with its aluminum laminates makes it possible to produce oenological capsules as well as a safety seal that prevents the cork from drying out and air from penetrating the bottle allowing the perfect preservation of the product and making the bottle aesthetically more elegant and attractive.

Under the aspect of sustainability in this sector, Effegidi offers green solutions based on PETG (recyclable) and PLA (compostable) to replace traditional PVC. In this way Effegidi strengthens its commitment to environmental issues by choosing an even more sustainable material without compromising product quality. 

There are many advantages that make PETG a viable alternative to PVC, certainly recyclability and strong thermal stability, but that’s not all! It is a material suitable for all types of customization, can be laminated or painted without negative repercussions, and is less harmful to the planet. 

To learn more about wine capsules and the solutions Effegidi offers, visit the dedicated page!

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07Apr

Shrink capsules: the elegance of the bottle

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The shrink capsules are used together with the labels as a final touch to make each bottle of wine personalized and aesthetically more attractive, and are able to guarantee the integrity of the cork and therefore the perfect preservation of the product.The capsules have a triple function:

– They are a safety seal for the product: the capsule is open or removed, meaning that the wine has already been opened.

– They serve to avoid the excessive passage of air between the contents of the bottle and the external environment.

– They give beauty to the bottle: the capsule is the ideal place to report your brand, or give color notes to the bottle itself.

The capsule is therefore a safety seal that makes the bottle aesthetically more pleasant and safe from a food point of view.

The material of the capsules can be of different types: pigmented, satin, or metalized. The colors instead can be of any type.

Effegidi thanks to its know-how in the world of laminated films, can produce laminates for aluminum capsules for still and sparkling wine bottles. These are poly laminates in the typical ALU / PE / ALU structures equipped with the head and the opening strip for which customized lacquers and colors are available.

PETG A VALID ALTERNATIVE TO PVC

In this sector, Effegidi also offers green solutions based on PETG (recyclable) and PLA (compostable), with a view to an increasingly conscious use of materials that are less harmful to the planet and equally high-performance.

What are the characteristics that make PETG a valid alternative to PVC?

  • Excellent physical and mechanical properties;
  • Recyclable, it can be recycled without causing environmental pollution;
  • It can be laminated or painted;
  • Strong thermal stability;
  • Suitable for all types of customization.

Visit the page dedicated to Shrink Capsules, to discover our advanced solutions to dress your bottles with elegance and innovation.

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