Nutpods, the plant-based dairy-free creamer brand, has launched its winter collection. Popular in the USA and available at Amazon in the UK, the three new seasonal classics (Peppermint Mocha, Holiday Nog and Pumpkin Spice) provide a dairy-free and zero-sugar alternative to the many sugary holiday drinks available during this time of year. The packs feature …

Nutpods, the plant-based dairy-free creamer brand, has launched its winter collection.

Popular in the USA and available at Amazon in the UK, the three new seasonal classics (Peppermint Mocha, Holiday Nog and Pumpkin Spice) provide a dairy-free and zero-sugar alternative to the many sugary holiday drinks available during this time of year.

The packs feature colourful red, orange and cream variations for each flavour, with a bright attractive feel.

Madeline Haydon, founder & chief executive, said: “Growing up, the winter holidays were such a magical time for me and my family. The season was defined by the unique tastes and flavours of eggnog, peppermint and pumpkin pie. I knew when I started Nutpods that I wanted to share these flavours, in a coffee context, with our growing family of fans.”

Source:

https://www.packagingnews.co.uk/design/new-packs/nutpods-creamer-launches-winter-collection

Croxsons, has crafted two special 5ml dropper bottles for wellbeing brand OTO’s Christmas CBD Stars launch.

The primary packaging was created by Croxsons’ home & beauty division, in conjunction with Clarity Print and Packaging Consultancy (CPPC).

Following a detailed brief, Croxsons produced both glass dropper bottles, sprayed in white and black with a UV inhibitor in two-colour print and one-colour silk print, plus a metallic hot stamp for the product inscription and branding. Both bottles include white and black button dropper pipettes as closures.

James Scott, operations manager at OTO said: “We’ve been working extensively on our packaging range with CPPC and are delighted we chose  Croxsons as our production partner. Croxsons were committed to producing outstanding glass work and the results are excellent. We will certainly work with both CPPC and Croxsons again in the future.”

Alex Higgs, managing director at CPPC, added: “As a packaging and procurement consultant for premium brands, we are experts at sourcing the very best production partners. Croxsons were exactly the right fit for OTO and we worked closely, and with transparency, to get the level of primary packaging required for such a high-end project. It’s vital that communication, the sign-off process and input from the production partner are all aligned. That’s how you achieve the best results and a seamless process.”

Source:

https://www.packagingnews.co.uk/design/croxsons-behind-christmas-packs-for-oto

Consumer goods company Reckitt is launching paper-based packaging for Finish that it says will reduce plastic by 75% in its stand-up pouch.

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By Waqas Qureshi 1 November 2022

Reckitt launches paper-based packaging for Finish with 75% less plastic

Consumer goods company Reckitt is launching paper-based packaging for Finish that it says will reduce plastic by 75% in its stand-up pouch.

Once fully rolled out, this packaging innovation will help to eliminate more than 2,000 tonnes of plastic every year, equivalent to 50 million 1-litre bottles.

Packaging for dishwasher tablets must be sealable, durable and water resistant, so using paper has traditionally been difficult.

However, by working in partnership with Mondi, the new Finish packaging has successfully replaced three-quarters of the plastic with responsibly sourced paper.

The remaining plastic is used to strengthen the paper structure and provide protection to ensure the quality and safety of the Finish product as well as a re-closable seal.

As well as reducing plastic, the new packaging is expected to generate 15% less CO2 emissions across the packaging lifecycle versus prior versions – from its manufacturing and increased recyclability.

Finish’s new packaging will launch exclusively with Carrefour in France, hitting shelves in over 1,200 stores in mid-November.

Angela Naef, chief research & development officer at Reckitt said: “We are committed to pioneering further packaging innovation. One of Reckitt’s sustainability ambitions is to reduce virgin plastic in our packaging by half by 2030. It’s an ambitious challenge, but we are confident on the progress we are making.”

Gonzalo Balcazar, global category vice president at Finish, added: “This latest design represents our commitment to build better future solutions, not just for cleaner dishes but for a cleaner, more sustainable world. The paper-based solution ensures that Finish customers can enjoy the same product they know and love, with the added benefit of doing something for the environment.”

Olivier Seux, Head of Global Key Accounts at Mondi said: “With Reckitt, we were able to develop a paper-based packaging solution that reduces plastic usage while still providing the necessary product protection.”

Source:

https://www.packagingnews.co.uk/design/new-packs/reckitt-finish

• Allied Glass is a market leader in the UK premium glass packaging segment, with 2022 Estimated Sales of over £150 million
• Verallia will expand its Northern European manufacturing footprint with UK presence and reinforce its position in premium glass bottles for the spirits’ market

Verallia, the leading European and the world’s third largest producer of glass containers for food and beverages, has signed a binding agreement with an affiliate of Sun European Partners LLP for the acquisition of Allied Glass, a market leader in the UK premium glass packaging segment with a focus on the premium spirits’ end market.

Expanding Verallia’s premium capabilities and geographic footprint in Northern Europe

With more than 150 years of glass-making expertise each, both groups share the same strong values – especially care for customers and teamwork – that guide and inspire their behavior. 

This acquisition will enable Verallia to benefit from Allied’s expertise in premium glass bottles, specifically in the Scotch Whisky and Gin sectors, and from its established position on the UK market.

With this transaction, Allied Glass will integrate an international group, European leader in the glass containers for the food and beverage sector, which will allow it to take advantage of its expertise and its long-term vision.

Allied Glass, an industry-leading premium glass platform

Headquartered in Leeds, Allied Glass is a leading player in the premium glass packaging market in the United Kingdom, where it generates over 95% of its revenues, with 4 furnaces located in West Yorkshire and around 600 employees.

Allied Glass designs, develops and manufactures glass packaging, benefitting from state-of-the-art extra-white, bespoke color and decoration capability, with a strong focus on sustainability, based on an ESG policy with clear targets across all areas and a market leading use of cullet across all products.

Allied Glass has strong relationships with a diversified customer base covering blue chip, traditional and emerging brands, based on a partnership approach to new product development. Allied Glass is led by a strong management team with significant industry experience who have successfully grown the Group’s profitability over the last years.

Allied Glass generated revenue of £138 million in the fiscal year ended December 2021 and over £150 million of revenues are estimated for 2022.

Verallia expects the transaction to have an accretive impact on its Adjusted EBITDA margin reflecting Allied’s strong performance as well as significant synergy potential between both businesses.

Commenting on the acquisition, Patrice Lucas, CEO of Verallia, declared:

“This acquisition of Allied Glass is fully in line with our strategy which is to accelerate our investments in key markets while leveraging our industrial, technological and management expertise to generate synergies. I am convinced that Verallia and Allied Glass have an outstanding fit as we share common vision and values. This is a great milestone too, as the Group will be present on the UK market, I am confident that this combination will create sustainable value for customers, employees and shareholders. Finally, I am delighted to welcome Alan Henderson in the Executive Committee team of Verallia.” 

Alan Henderson, CEO of Allied Glass, added:

“Integrating Allied into an international Group, one of the main world leaders in glass manufacturing for food and beverage, is a thrilling challenge for Allied. Based on our respective strengths, the two companies will benefit from strong synergies. Whilst our customers in the UK market will continue to benefit from the same level of quality of service locally, we believe we can further improve our market offering through the support and knowledge of the wider Verallia group.”

Transaction details

Verallia will acquire 100% of the capital of Allied Glass. The transaction is valued at approximately £315 million (enterprise value) and will be financed by Verallia’s existing cash, whilst maintaining the Verallia Group’s leverage below 2x net debt/adjusted EBITDA.

Verallia expects to complete the acquisition by mid-November.

For more information: www.verallia.com.

Source:

https://spnews.com/verallia-allied-glass/

Quick tips based on the FTC Green Guides explain allowable labeling claims for food packaging that is compostable, degradable, or free from dreaded “forever” chemicals.

Packaging claims. Marketers love them, legal challenges them, and consumers often buy because of them. In today’s green space, claims can become a little wishy-washy. And while product manufacturers may have good intentions, sometimes a good packaging story stretches the truth — and this can often lead to confusion.

Enter the Federal Trade Commission’s FTC Green Guides. First introduced in 1992 and revised three times in 1996, 1998, and last in 2012, the guide was designed to provide guidance for environmental marketing claims. More specifically, the guide is a general how-to handbook on “how consumers are likely to interpret particular claims, how marketers can substantiate these claims, and how marketers can qualify their claims to avoid deceiving consumers.”

Fast forward 10 years later, sustainability has earned a seat in the c-suite. Food packaging unknowingly auditioned for a seat on sustainability’s Most Wanted list. And, to help combat climate change, legislation put food packaging in the hot seat for issues ranging from single-use plastic waste to chemicals of concern.

In fact, the right food packaging claim can not only mitigate a business’s legal risk, it can help consumers make smarter disposal decisions and reduce the overall impact on the environment in the process. By providing unbiased scientific evidence for food packaging claims, consumers can feel better about the choices they make regarding their food purchases.

But selecting the right path to substantiate food packaging claims isn’t as simple as it sounds. It’s not a matter of “this is what consumers want to hear” or “this is what competitors are saying.” The decision is considerably more complex. Here are three considerations to help substantiate food packaging claims in accordance with the FTC Green Guides.Image courtesy of ole999 / Alamy Stock Photo

1. How to make compostable claims.

The FTC says this about Compostable Product Claims: “‘A marketer claiming that an item is compostable should have competent and reliable scientific evidence that all the materials in the item will break down into, or otherwise become part of, usable compost (e.g., soil-conditioning material, mulch) in a safe and timely manner (i.e., in approximately the same time as the materials with which it is composted) in an appropriate composting facility, or in a home compost pile or device.”

First, product marketeers can substantiate product claims by conducting third-party product testing to ASTM test standards D6400 or D6868 in North America, and EN 13432 standard in Europe. This is the prerequisite for many certification programs and proves that compostability is feasible based on lab simulated conditions.

Second, participate in third-party certification programs from organizations like Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), Compost Manufacturing Alliance LLC, and TÜV AUSTRIA Group. This is your product’s ticket into the compost piles. A certification from one of these organizations communicates with confidence to composters your product will degrade as intended.

Third, quantify available access and educate the key stake holders — waste generators, consumers, haulers, and compost facilities — throughout the product lifecycle on disposal best practices. This is necessary to promote proper collection, eliminate contamination, and produce clean compost piles. A win for everyone.Image courtesy of Kira Yan / Alamy Stock Photo

2. How to make landfill and marine degradable product claims.

According to the FTC: “It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product or package is degradable, biodegradable, oxo-degradable, oxo-biodegradable, or photodegradable.”

First, product marketers can substantiate product claims by testing to standards — ASTM D551 for landfill degradation and ASTM D6691 for marine degradation. These standards represent the “competent and reliable scientific evidence that the entire item will completely break down and return to nature (i.e., decompose into elements found in nature) within a reasonably short period of time after customary disposal.” In most cases, this is one year or less.

Second, consider the value of third-party certifications and their limitations. Currently, I am unaware of any certification programs for landfill degradation, so this claim is best substantiated through third-party testing to the ASTM standard. Understanding your product’s impact in landfill scenarios is important and can support efforts in transparency when necessary. However, if your product does make it into the landfill, it defeats the intended purpose of recycling or composting. Therefore, this may be a claim left unclaimed.

For marine degradation, TÜV AUSTRIA Group offers a certification program. However, according to the Product Certification Team, food packaging is not eligible for OK biodegradable MARINE certification: “The eligibility of finished products for OK biodegradable is strictly limited to those that have a function in the chosen environment such as mulch films and twine for OK biodegradable SOIL and fishing line and cull panels for OK biodegradable MARINE. It is not the purpose of the OK biodegradable schemes to encourage the disposal of products in the environment where they do not belong. So food packaging is only eligible for OK biodegradable COMPOST under the scope of EN 13432.”

Third, clearly educate key stakeholders on exactly how the product will degrade including, “the product’s or package’s ability to degrade in the environment where it is customarily disposed; and the rate and extent of degradation.” This is important for proper disposal, will help set expectations with key stakeholders and ensure the right efforts to reduce the environmental impact are in place.Image courtesy of Radharc Images / Alamy Stock Photo

3. How to make Free-Of Intentionally Added PFAS product claims.

The FTC states, “It is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package, or service is free of, or does not contain or use, a substance. Such claims should be clearly and prominently qualified to the extent necessary to avoid deception.”

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — also known as “forever chemicals” because they are persistent, lasting thousands of years in nature — have been under scrutiny for their toxicity. PFAS chemicals are used to treat foodservice packaging to provide a grease barrier, for example.

For product marketers considering the use of “PFAS-free” claims, first, it is important to understand how to substantiate your claim and to the “extent necessary to avoid deception.” Understand that potentially harmful substitute ingredients will disqualify any Free-Of claims, or if PFAS-use was never intended for the product category. For instance, PFAS use is generally not associated with plastic packaging, and this can disqualify a Free-Of claim.

For ultimate clarity, using a Free-OF claim is most appropriate when “the substance has not been added intentionally to the product.” For instances where intentionally added trace amounts may be present in use, that’s where clarity tends to get a foggy. Today’s PFAS debate in North America calls suspect even trace amounts of intentionally added PFAS. Therefore, if this is the case, as a product claim, this may best unclaimed.

Second, product marketers can substantiate Free-Of intentionally added PFAS claims with third-party certifications, such as Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI). The BPI certification programs has three requirements for eligibility, “The product formula must not contain fluorinated chemicals — as evidenced by safety data sheets for all ingredients, test results from a BPI-Approved lab showing a maximum of 100ppm total organic fluorine, and a statement of no intentionally added fluorinated chemicals, signed by the manufacturer.” Therefore, carrying this mark communicates with certainty to brand owners and consumers the product is Free-Of intentionally added PFAS.

Third, and equally important, offer transparency. Educate brand owners and consumers on ingredient research, product safety, and safe use. Share ingredient data sheets where possible or register with third-party certifications like GreenScreen Certified to communicate ingredient safety, “The GreenScreen Certified Standard for Food Service Ware — Single Use provides the means for manufacturers to communicate their use of safer chemicals per the GreenScreen hazard assessment tools.” Bring awareness to the steps your product takes to offer the safest experience for brand owners and consumers alike.

Making the right food packaging claim isn’t as easy as it once was. Today is not only the era of the environmentally conscious consumers, it is also the era of sustainable packaging legislation and it requires proper planning to meet legal compliance and certification eligibility — and still connect with the consumer’s conscious.

As you begin to consider your options of environmental claims for food packaging, keep your eye on legislation and understand what works for your business and sustainability goals. Educate consumers on your efforts and offer as much transparency into your process as you can. Let’s face it, there isn’t a perfect product package, and this is a truth consumer can handle.

Disclaimer: Opinion piece — this is not intended for legal advice.

Source:

https://www.packagingdigest.com/food-packaging/how-substantiate-environmental-food-packaging-claims

The cleverly designed Pop & Click from Drug Plastics uses 65% less plastic than a standard 38-mm push-and-turn, child-resistant (CR) cap.  

One of the most novel closure options you’ll see was on display in the West Hall booth of Drug Plastics during Pack Expo Intl. October 23-26 in Chicago.  

The Pop & Click cylinder bottles stood out in the booth due to the uniquely design, attention-getting child-resistant (CR) closures. The polypropylene (PP) cap resembles a round flower with small petal-like “fingers” around the perimeter.

To open, the mounded center of the cap is pushed down with finger pressure. That movement lifts and unlocks the small fingers so the closure can be removed; without the pressure, the fingers grasp around a narrow lip molded along the bottle’s rim.

It’s the clever combination design of the closure and bottle finish that makes it work.

Universal design centers on one-handed opening, but the Pop & Click goes one step further with the single-digit operation.Image courtesy of Rick Lingle, Packaging Digest

Drug Plastics reports that seniors and other consumers who lack single-finger strength to open the closure can push down with an elbow.

To re-engage the cap, the user pushes the cap center back to normal and affixes it back atop the bottle with a pleasing “snap” for confirmation.

The closures are available as standard with an induction-sealed thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) liner; an heat-induction liner is optional.

The high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles are available in stock sizes of 60-, 100-, and 120-cc volume. The bottles can also be manufactured using post-consumer recycled (PCR) HDPE.

Beyond the remarkable design and convenience, the one-piece Pop & Click closures use 65% less plastic than a comparable industry-standard 38-mm push-and-turn closure.

Overall and depending on bottle size, the total packaging can reduce plastic by 22% to 27%.

A Canadian company is using a small size of Pop & Click packaging (shown above) for cannabis flower.

According to the company, “major pharmaceutical companies” are already interested in the new size options. Drug Plastics is also working with capping machinery companies to permit high-speed production volumes.

Source:

https://www.packagingdigest.com/pharmaceutical-packaging/ingenious-cr-closure-unlocks-one-finger

A significant percentage of Coca-Cola’s packaging is designed to be recyclable, while the company’s strategic goal is to collect the equivalent of every bottle and can it sells by 2030.

These initiatives unite millions of volunteers and organisations in South Africa and around the globe to tackle the world’s packaging problem and focus on establishing a sustainable and environmentally conscious planet.

Coca-Cola recognises that the country has a packaging problem and through its Jamii sustainability platform, Coca-Cola is tackling social and environmental issues relating to water, waste, and wealth on the continent.

“As Coca-Cola in South Africa, a central focus of our business is the sustainability of the environment and communities in which we operate,” says Babongile Mandela, public affairs, communications and sustainability director at Coca-Cola Africa

“We are on a journey to reduce, recycle and re-use the packaging we produce to create a circular economy where packaging produced does not end up in the environment, but forms part of a value chain where ‘waste’ can be recycled back into valuable materials used to produce more packaging, or, where this isn’t possible, into other materials like furniture or building materials,” explains Mandela.

#WorldWithoutWaste vision

As part of its Jamii waste pillar, Coca-Cola and its #WorldWithoutWaste vision focuses on three strategic pillars: design, collect and partner.

Investing in smart packaging designs is the first step toward a #WorldWithoutWaste.

Beverage packaging has value and life beyond its initial use and Coca-Cola believes that it should be collected and recycled into new packaging as part of a circular economy.

This means keeping materials in use, either as their original product through re-use or (when that can no longer be used) through recycling back to raw materials. This way, nothing becomes waste and the intrinsic value of products, and their materials are retained.

Better designed packaging

Coca-Cola in South Africa has made strides in packaging innovation. For example, the most popular Coca-Cola package, the 2L bottle, is now available in returnable/re-useable PET in selected geographies across South Africa.

The 1.5L returnable/re-useable PET bottle has been available in the Western Cape for 28 years. Instead of producing single-use bottles, these bottles go on a looped journey to be cleaned and refilled to start the next lifecycle until they are ultimately recycled to form another PET bottle.

Another stride toward conscientious packaging is that Sprite’s iconic green packaging has shifted toward clear branding to allow for greater recyclability.

During the sorting process, green and other coloured PET bottles are separated from clear materials to avoid discolouring the newly recycled PET materials.

By transforming these bottles into clear PET, they can be recycled with greater ease. In addition, our water brand, Bonaqua, is packaged in 100% recycled plastic, which is a first for the local market.

Coca-Cola’s other global packaging goals include ensuring that all the packaging it uses is recyclable by 2024, by 2030 to sell at least 25% of its beverages in reusable formats and to include 50% recycled content in its packaging.

The company will continue its journey in ensuring it collects the equivalent of every bottle and can it sells by 2030 and continue to collaborate with various partners and communities to collectively achieve a World Without Waste.

Source:

https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/178/231771.html

Retail giant Woolworths has launched two new lipstick ranges packaged in paper and bamboo tubes. The company says the range is specifically designed for South African women.

Zero waste

Since announcing its vision for zero packaging waste to landfill, Woolworths says they have been creating innovative packaging that is either reusable and/or recyclable.

The bamboo and paper tubes are recyclable and Forest Steward Council ® (FSC®) Mix certified which means that they are made from well-managed FSC-certified forest, recycled materials, and other controlled sources.

FSC® plays an active role in protecting the world’s forests and their certification is assurance that these wood and paper tubes are sourced responsibly and do not contribute to deforestation. (FSC® N002141).

New colour range

The two new WBeauty ranges offer customers two new colour ranges which have been designed for all South African women with a range of ten different Longwear nudes and Matt lip colours designed to complement all skin tones.

Source:

https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/178/231763.html

Along with a new graphics design, Uptime Energy bottles are squatter to fit into shrinking cooler spaces and to improve 12-pack stability.

Energy drinks are experiencing growth that’s nothing short of energetic. An Allied Market Research report released in March pegs the market’s growth at 8.2% annually to reach $108.4 billion from 2022 to 2030.

That means more sales, more brands, and more stockkeeping units. It follows that space at retail is growing ever tighter in what was already a highly competitive

It’s a survival of the fittest scenario, exacerbated by stores shrinking the height of shelves in coolers to create more shelves with more products crammed into the same overall space.

In response, Uptime Energy redesigned its aluminum bottles to better fit into a new and tighter retail reality while reaping secondary packaging benefits as well.  

Claimed as the first-to-market premium and better-for-you energy drinks, the brand unveiled the new bottles during the NACS Show 2022, an event for the convenience store (and fueling) market held in early October.

“NACS was an excellent opportunity to debut our new packaging with national convenience-store chains and secure new partnerships for 2023,” Chris Spiegel, SVP Operations, informs Packaging Digest.

“We’ve always been proud of our unique aluminum bottle and the refreshing, sparkling liquid inside,” says Benjamin Kim, CEO. “Our latest packaging innovation allows for increased visibility and placement opportunities which supports our continued strong growth. Consumers love our delicious flavors and the productive energy we provide. Being able to increase availability and bring Uptime to all their favorite retail chains will greatly expand our loyal fan base. We are very excited to see our new shorter aluminum bottle launch with the 2023 resets!”

The innovative new bottle design remains resealable, but is shorter with a wider base. The extra width increases the bottle stability as well as that of the 12-count multipack. It also improves retail displays, while reducing shrinkage.Image courtesy of Uptime Energy, Packaging Digest

The resized aluminum bottles also sport a new graphics look.

The goal of the graphics design was two-fold, explains Spiegel. “Maintain consistency with our current package by keeping all key elements — colors, fonts, and layout — while introducing images representative of the flavor. Our delicious, refreshing flavors are a key attribute that our consumers comment on and love. 

“Also, by adding the fruit image, we hope to convey this to new consumers to entice them to try Uptime.”

The energy drinks are split into two distinct product lines identified by the main color theme: black for products sweetened with natural cane sugar and white for products formulated without sugar.

Spiegel tells us that the artwork was designed internally by the art department led by Chief Creative Officer, Carrie Kim.

Spiegel notes that the project required development time by both the bottle manufacturer to create it and for Uptime to work with its contract bottling network.

Initial feedback from distributors and chain partners has been great on both the bottle height, new graphics, and the fruit images on the bottle.

The new packaging will start shipping in January, he informs us.

Source:

https://www.packagingdigest.com/beverage-packaging/redesigned-packaging-energizes-bottles-look-and-shape

The iglide i6-BLUE laser sintering powder from igus is designed to be abrasion-resistant, self-lubricating, and food-safe, meeting FDA and EU 10/2011 regulations.

As with medical applications, the 3D printing materials that come in contact with food or food production must adhere to stringent standards. Food-safe 3D printing filaments include PLA, PP, co-polyester, PET, PET-G, HIPS, and nylon-6, as well as some brands of ABS, ASA, and PEI.

Motion plastics company, igus, has added to this list with laser sintering material for 3D printers. The powdered iglide i6-BLUE complies with FDA and EU 10/2011 regulations. It is also easy to detect due to its blue coloring. The new material increases the safety of machines and systems in the food and beverage industry. iglide i6-BLUE was designed to meet the strength and sliding properties of the iglide i6. The material was also designed to be suitable for printing worm gears, toothed gears, and snap-on connections in

High Design Flexibility

Food and beverage producers have long used 3D printers as an alternative to conventional technologies, such as turning and milling. Increasingly, design engineers are calling for printing materials that are blue. The color blue is easy to see and therefore increases food safety. If a 3D-printed component breaks, blue fragments in the product are easy to see and can be quickly identified with detectors.

The problem is that there are still very few blue printing materials on the market that are robust and food-compliant for the selective laser sintering manufacturing process. “To meet the high demand, we have now developed iglide i6-BLUE, a blue-colored printing powder compatible with all common laser sintering printers,” said Tom Krause, head of the igus Additive Manufacturing Business Unit. “The blue, high-performance plastic is easy to detect and is also food-compliant. Unlike conventionally manufactured laser-sintered components, iglide i6-BLUE complies with US Food and Drug Administration and EU 10/2011 regulations.”Image courtesy of igus

Abrasion Resistant

The material composition of iglide i6-BLUE is also designed to be tough and abrasion-resistant with improved sliding properties. This makes the material suitable for printing worm gears and toothed gears in 3D that are intended for machines in the food and beverage industry. The material is resistant to temperatures between -40°C and +80°C. “Tests in our in-house laboratory have also shown that 3D-printed gears made of iglide i6-BLUE have a much longer service life than milled wheels made of polyoxymethylene (POM) and are at least nine times as abrasion-resistant as PA12 (SLS),” said Krause.

Due to the high elongation at break, the laser sintering printing material is also suitable for the additive manufacturing of snap-on connections. In addition, iglide i6-BLUE increases the hygiene of machines for the food and beverage industry. Microscopic solid lubricants are integrated into the laser sintering material and released automatically during movement, allowing low-friction dry operation. This eliminates the need for lubricants, which attract dust and dirt and can become a contamination risk.

One Week 3D Printing Service

Machine manufacturers who do not have their own 3D printers can use the igus 3D printing service without a minimum order quantity. They can submit a 3D model of their component. The laser sintering printer then produces it in layers from the new iglide i6-BLUE printing material – this works significantly faster than traditional manufacturing technologies, such as turning or milling. “For special components, prototypes, and series of up to 10,000 pieces, we can reduce delivery time from several weeks to seven days,” said Krause.

Source:

https://www.packagingdigest.com/3d-printing/3d-printing-material-designed-food-production