Hotfilling food in PET bottles places high demands on materials and technology. Choosing the right hotfill technology is particularly important to ensure safety and quality. In this article, you will find out which proven processes are available and how you can also use recycled PET for hotfilling.
What hotfill techniques are available?
There are two proven techniques for safe hot filling:
- Standard hotfill PET technique
- Panelless hotfill PET technique
Requirements for PET bottles for hot filling
To ensure safe filling, PET bottles must fulfil the following requirements:
- Microbiological protection for food
- Dimensional stability during filling
- Low weight for efficient packaging
- Simple labelling
Advantages of our hotfill bottles
Our specially developed hotfill bottles offer the optimum solution for heat-resistant packaging:
- Resistant up to 87 °C
- Dimensionally stable
- Easy to label and yet weight-optimised (panelless hotfill PET technology)
Can recycled PET (rPET) be used for hotfill bottles?
Yes, the use of rPET is possible. However, to ensure that the high requirements for hot filling are met, we recommend limiting the proportion of rPET to a maximum of 50 %.
Customised advice for your hotfill packaging
Would you like to find the optimum solution for your hot filling? We will be happy to advise you individually on the best packaging options for your products.
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