Food & Drink Process & Packaging Issue 22 2019 | Page 28

Feel better about your plastic packaging with Induction Cap Sealing Induction cap sealing is an easily implemented solution that reduces the amount of plastic used in packaging by millions of tonnes a year, yet, at the same time keeps products fresh and secure. A filled container is closed with a cap containing an induction liner and passes underneath an induction coil. The induction coil creates heat in the liner which melts a polymer layer creating a hermetic seal to the container neck. This simple seal is good for manufacturers as it eliminates leakers and wastage and protects against counterfeiting, it also allows bottles and caps to be light-weighted thus reducing transportation costs and unit cost. It’s good for the consumer as the seal provides tamper evidence, extends shelf-life, and maintains the flavour, colour and aroma of the product. The induction seal is so strong that the bottle and cap can be light- weighted. The tamper band and bore seal are no longer needed. So induction cap sealing is good for the environment as less plastic is used and it’s easier to recycle. Enercon Industries is the world-leading provider of induction cap sealing technology across the globe. Our machines seal billions of bottles a year for food and beverage household names as well as for bespoke low-volume artisan producers - we have a range of machines to suit all production volumes. Over the past 40 years’, Enercon has been helping manufacturers improve their manufacturing processes, resulting in higher productivity, lower unit costs, reduced wastage and operating costs. Induction cap sealing: better for manufacturers, consumers and the planet.