A preform is an intermediate product that is subsequently blown into a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) container.
Preforms vary in neck finishes.
We supply various neck finishes, weights.
As one of the leading suppliers to the Beverage and Packaging Industries in Africa, VeerSai Consulting supplies a variety of preforms to the beverage industry.
Our Range of Preforms (Husky Manufacture) :
1881 PCO – 14G – 48G
1810 PCO – 16G – 52G
38mm – 16G – 48G
45mm – 90G – 180G
ROPP
30.25 – 17
About PET
The use of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) results in lower energy consumption during transport. Though the main materials used for production of PET originate from petroleum products, the effect of PET on the environment is much more favourable compared to glass, aluminium or other plastic compounds. This is due to the light weight and strength of PET: transport of products in light weight packages requires less fuel compared to many other materials.
PET is a 100% recyclable material. The first PET bottle was recycled in 1977. Today the used material is collected and recycled to into a raw material for new products suitable for food, drink and personal hygiene purposes. The recycled PET is also used for production of mats, clothes, car parts, construction materials and package tapes. Chemically reprocessed PET converts to aromatic polyester polyol – the initial raw material of PET. PET is the most recyclable plastic & supports the maintenance of ecological balance.
How is PET different from other plastics?
PET is the one plastic which has the correct balance of properties ideally suited for packaging carbonated drinks, still and sparkling water, juices, edible and a host of other beverages . All plastics are porous to some degree and will allow gasses to pass through the structure given sufficient time. PET will retain sufficient carbon dioxide in a beverage bottle to keep the drink fresh within the normal shelf life of the product, which is not true for other widely available plastics. The same property also keeps oxygen outside the container and prevents spoilage from oxidation.
How do I distinguish PET from other plastic bottles?
Virtually all plastic CSD and water bottles are made from PET. Usually the PET container is marked with an identification symbol in the form of three arrows making a triangular shape, a number 1 in the centre of the triangle and the acronym PET under the base of the triangle. The symbol can be found either printed on the label or moulded on the base or shoulder of the bottle.
