SIG Combibloc has introduced a new composite structure, known as combibloc RS, for carton packs designed to further improve system stability during processing.
The new laminate, which is expected to contribute to improved environmental performance, will gradually replace previous standard composite structure used by the company.
The new structure will also become the standard composite structure for all combibloc and combifit formats used to fill liquid dairy products (LD) and non-carbonated soft drinks (NCSD) on SIG Combibloc filling machines, the company said
SIG Combibloc product management technology head Norbert Garitz said: “For customers, the use of the new combibloc RS structure will mean a further improvement in our system robustness.
“The fact that less material is required also reduces the overall weight of the package, which in turn has a positive effect on environmental performance.
“The carbon footprint of each package will be reduced by up to six percent with the use of combibloc RS – compared to the previous structure.”
During processing, the new carton structure enables greater tolerances in machine settings, particularly when sealing the top and bottom of the packages, the company said.
Additionally, the new structure, which is characterized by a new material composition that optimizes the carton properties, provides fewer downtimes and lower waste rates.
Garitz added: “For SIG Combibloc, combibloc RS represents the next key stage of development in ensuring that customers receive exactly the products that the market needs, while being economical for our customers.”
Employing around 5,000 people, SIG Combibloc is a provider of carton packaging and filling machines for beverages and food industries.
