WO2005014277A1 - Liner multicouche - Google Patents
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- WO2005014277A1 WO2005014277A1 PCT/EP2004/007574 EP2004007574W WO2005014277A1 WO 2005014277 A1 WO2005014277 A1 WO 2005014277A1 EP 2004007574 W EP2004007574 W EP 2004007574W WO 2005014277 A1 WO2005014277 A1 WO 2005014277A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B15/00—Layered products comprising a layer of metal
- B32B15/04—Layered products comprising a layer of metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material
- B32B15/08—Layered products comprising a layer of metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material of synthetic resin
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B15/00—Layered products comprising a layer of metal
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- B32B15/08—Layered products comprising a layer of metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material of synthetic resin
- B32B15/082—Layered products comprising a layer of metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material of synthetic resin comprising vinyl resins; comprising acrylic resins
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B15/00—Layered products comprising a layer of metal
- B32B15/04—Layered products comprising a layer of metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material
- B32B15/08—Layered products comprising a layer of metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material of synthetic resin
- B32B15/085—Layered products comprising a layer of metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material of synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B15/00—Layered products comprising a layer of metal
- B32B15/20—Layered products comprising a layer of metal comprising aluminium or copper
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D41/00—Caps, e.g. crown caps or crown seals, i.e. members having parts arranged for engagement with the external periphery of a neck or wall defining a pouring opening or discharge aperture; Protective cap-like covers for closure members, e.g. decorative covers of metal foil or paper
- B65D41/02—Caps or cap-like covers without lines of weakness, tearing strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices
- B65D41/04—Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers secured by rotation
- B65D41/0435—Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers secured by rotation with separate sealing elements
- B65D41/045—Discs
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2311/00—Metals, their alloys or their compounds
- B32B2311/24—Aluminium
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2323/00—Polyalkenes
- B32B2323/04—Polyethylene
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2331/00—Polyvinylesters
- B32B2331/04—Polymers of vinyl acetate, e.g. PVA
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2435/00—Closures, end caps, stoppers
- B32B2435/02—Closures, end caps, stoppers for containers
Definitions
- the present invention relates generally to a liner for use with a container closure, and specifically to a multi-layer liner incorporating a barrier function.
- closures in particular the mineral water market, there are strict regulations relating to 'migration' from the packaging into the product.
- migration originates from the movement (permeation) of molecules.
- migration can relate to the ingress of molecules originating either from the outside atmosphere or from the closure itself.
- oxygen can permeate inwardly from the outside atmosphere, and compounds from the plastics material itself can also permeate inwardly.
- a particular problem results from the degradation products of oxidation reactions, which can be promoted by sunlight.
- Aluminium is approved for use with food and beverages, it gives no flavour nor odour contamination and it is a moisture vapour and gas barrier.
- Liners are commonly used in plastic container closures to help seal the container. These liners comprise several layers of which at least one will be a flexible layer in addition to the aluminium layer. This flexible layer is designed to deform as it is squeezed between the closure and the container to ensure a good seal over the container's opening. Accordingly, it is desirable for the liner as a whole to have sufficient flexibility to ensure adequate sealing. Since aluminium is a hard material its thickness is important, since if the layer of aluminium is too thick its inclusion in a liner may reduce the flexibility of the liner.
- slip additives or agents are often added to the flexible layer.
- these slip additives are a source of aldehydes, as discussed above.
- these slip additives can create problems of delamination (coming apart) of the multi-layer liners since they reduce the adhesion between the flexible layer and the aluminium layer. This delamination tends to occur when the finished multi-layer liner is stamped or otherwise cut to shape prior to insertion into closures . Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide a multi-layer liner which overcomes the above described problems.
- the invention provides an adhesive- less multi-layer liner for use with a container closure, comprising a flexible inert seal layer adapted to seal the liner against an associated container, an aluminium barrier layer for preventing molecules passing through the liner, and a flexible wadding layer, wherein the flexible inert seal layer and flexible wadding layer lie either side of the barrier layer and provide protection thereto, and wherein the flexible layer is co-extruded onto the barrier layer in at least two layers such that the layer furthest from the barrier layer comprises a slip additive and the layer nearest to the barrier layer comprises no slip additive.
- the invention provides a method of forming an adhesive-less multi-layer liner for use with a container closure, comprising the steps of metallising a layer of metal of thickness less than 6 ⁇ m onto a flexible inert seal layer, and co-extruding a flexible wadding layer onto the surface of the metal layer opposite from the flexible inert seal layer, wherein the flexible wadding layer is co-extruded onto the metal layer in at least two layers and the layer furthest from the metal layer comprises a slip additive and the layer nearest to the metal layer comprises no slip additive.
- the invention provides a method of forming an adhesive-less multi-layer liner for use with a container closure, comprising the steps of extruding a flexible inert seal layer onto a barrier layer, and co-extruding a flexible wadding layer onto the surface of the barrier layer opposite from the flexible inert seal layer, wherein the flexible wadding layer is co-extruded onto the barrier layer in at least two layers and the layer furthest from the barrier layer comprises a slip additive and the layer nearest to the barrier layer comprises no slip additive.
- Fig.l is a section of a multi-layer barrier liner according to the present invention
- Fig.2 is a section of a multi-layer barrier liner according to the present invention shown inserted into a container closure.
- the terms "upper” and “lower” and other such related orientational terms when referring to the liner and closure are used with reference to the liner as shown in the figures and also define the orientation of the liner in use.
- “Upper” refers to that part of the liner which, in use, is closest to the top plate of a closure; and “lower” refers to that part of the liner which, in use, is closest to the open end of the closure i.e. closest to the contents of a container.
- the upper layer 20 is a flexible layer acting as wadding and for providing a cushioning effect and therefore good seal qualities when the liner is used in conjunction with a closure and a container. This flexible wadding layer 20 also provides protection of the barrier layer 30, described below.
- This flexible wadding layer 20 may be comprised of ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) or other suitable polymers such as flexible polyethylene and is typically of the order of 650 ⁇ m in thickness.
- EVA ethyl vinyl acetate
- This layer may be aluminium. This aluminium may be in the form of a foil or a metallised layer, as discussed in more detail below.
- a seal layer 40 This is the layer which will come into contact with the product inside the container. Accordingly, it is desirable for this layer to be as inert as possible.
- An example of such a material is a thermoplastic polyolefin, such as polyethylene.
- this polyethylene provides a pure clean and flexible layer. It typically has a thickness of the order of 25 ⁇ m.
- the word "pure” is used in the sense that it has a minimum amount of additives to reduce or eliminate any migration of such additives into the product within the container.
- This inert seal layer 40 is also flexible to ensure that it may compress when squeezed between the closure shell and container to ensure that there is a good sealing effect.
- a removable and sacrificial cover layer 50 is shown below the flexible inert seal layer 40. This cover layer 50 may comprise a polymer or other such material. Its purpose will be explained in more detail below. A process of producing a multi-layer liner will now be described.
- the flexible inert seal layer 40 has a barrier layer 30 metallised onto its surface. This may be undertaken in several known ways. Although aluminium is typically used in this process it would be possible to use other known metals or metal/inorganic compounds.
- the thickness of this barrier layer 30 is typically less than 6 ⁇ m. However, preferably this layer has a thickness in the range 30 to lOOnm. Even more preferably this layer is 55nm in thickness. Since, the barrier layer 30 is metallised onto the surface of the flexible inert seal layer 40, there is no need for an adhesive layer therebetween. This has advantages of a reduction in the amount of materials required and a reduced stiffness of the overall liner 10.
- the flexible wadding layer 20 is extruded onto the surface of the newly created aluminium layer 30, on the side opposite from the flexible inert seal layer 40.
- this aluminium surface may be subjected to corona treatment (or other such surface treatment) to improve adherence of the flexible wadding layer 20.
- This flexible wadding layer (20) is produced by co- extruding two or more layers of material substantially simultaneously. All of these co-extruded layers have similar characteristics except that the upper-most layer has a slip additive or agent added to it and the lower- most layer has no slip additive or agent added to it.
- An example of a slip agent or additive is erucamide.
- the layers will bond together and merge along their common boundaries to produce a single layer of material.
- slip agent will migrate from the upper-most layer into the adjacent lower layers.
- this migration takes several hours or even days to reach the lower-most surface adjacent to the barrier layer 30.
- the slip agent will not interfere with the adherence of the flexible wadding layer 20 to the barrier layer 30.
- the slip additive migrates as far as this lower-most layer, adjacent to the barrier layer 30, once the adhesive bond between the barrier layer 30 and the flexible wadding layer 20 has formed, this adhesion will not be affected.
- the flexible wadding layer 20 when extruded, will adhere to the barrier layer 30 without need for any adhesive layer therebetween.
- This has advantages of a reduction in the amount of materials required and a reduced stiffness of the overall liner 10.
- materials such as ethyl vinyl alcohol or polyethylene are used as the flexible wadding layer 20
- an adhesive layer between the flexible wadding layer 20 and the barrier layer 30 would most likely be required. This would not cause any problems of contamination of the product since this layer 30 will act as a barrier to any molecules permeating inwardly from the adhesive layer.
- this flexible wadding layer 20 acts to protect the barrier layer 30 which may be comparatively fragile and prone to damage or scratching if not protected.
- a sacrificial cover layer 50 may be laid over the lower surface of the seal layer 40. This may take the form of a bi-axial oriented polypropylene of 50 ⁇ m thickness. This requires no additional adhesive layer between it and the seal layer 40 since there exists a naturally weak factor of adhesion between these two layers. This has the advantage of a reduction in the amount of materials required, a reduced stiffness of the overall liner 10, the elimination of any contamination of the seal layer 40 from adhesive, and a clean surface with no adhesive residue thereon after removal .of this layer 50.
- This sacrificial cover layer 50 has the effect that when the finished multi-layer liner 10 is rolled or otherwise handled prior to being fitted to the closure, there will be no contamination from the upper surface of the flexible wadding layer 20, which contains the maximum amount of slip additives, to the lower surface of the flexible inert seal layer 40, which will come into contact with the product within the container. Accordingly, in one embodiment this sacrificial cover layer 50 could instead lie above the flexible wadding layer 20, or both above and below the flexible inert seal layer 40.
- this cover layer 50 is used as the base layer from which all other layers are built up in the manner described above. For instance, the seal layer 40 could be extruded onto the cover layer 50.
- the barrier layer 30 could be metallised onto the seal layer 40 and finally, the flexible wadding layer 20 could be co-extruded onto the barrier layer 30.
- the cover layer 50 may be removed. This ensures that the flexible inert seal layer 40, which will be as clean and as uncontaminated as possible, is the layer which comes into contact with the product.
- a yet further possible way of producing the multilayer liner 10 is to start with a barrier layer 30 and to extrude the flexible inert seal layer 40 onto one side. The flexible wadding layer 20 is then co-extruded onto the opposite side of the barrier layer 30 in the same manner as described above.
- these barrier surfaces may be subjected to corona treatment (or other such surface treatment) to improve adherence thereto.
- corona treatment or other such surface treatment
- this layer of adhesive between the flexible wadding layer 20 and the barrier layer 30 if necessary, since this layer 30 will act as a barrier to any molecules permeating inwardly from the adhesive layer.
- the cover layer 50 is added to the underside of the flexible inert seal layer 40 in the same manner as described above.
- the cover layer 50 is added to the underside of the flexible inert seal layer 40 before the wadding flexible layer 20 is co- extruded onto the upper surface of the barrier layer 30.
- this sacrificial cover layer 50 could also lie above the flexible wadding layer 20 instead, or as well as below the flexible inert seal layer 40.
- the barrier layer 30 could be aluminium foil. However, other metals or metal compounds could be employed. The thickness of such a layer 30 preferentially lies in the range 6 to 20 ⁇ m. If the barrier layer 30 is thicker than this it tends to be too stiff to allow the necessary flexibility of the finished liner.
- a further embodiment of the multi-layer liner 10 has the same structure as described above (flexible wadding layer 20, flexible barrier layer 30, flexible inert seal layer 40 and cover layer 50) , except that the flexible wadding layer 20 would be extruded as one layer rather than co-extruded as more than one layer. In this embodiment it would not be possible to eliminate slip additive from the lower surface of this flexible wadding layer 20. Accordingly, to improve the adhesion of this layer 20 to the barrier layer 30, an adhesive layer would be inserted therebetween. As discussed above, layer 30 will act as a barrier to any molecules permeating inwardly from the adhesive layer.
- FIG. 2 shows a cross-section through a closure shell 60 wherein a multi-layer liner 10 has been fitted.
- the liner 10 has the same sequence of layers as shown in figure 1, except that the sacrificial cover layer 50 has been removed.
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EP04740855A EP1682345A1 (fr) | 2003-07-15 | 2004-07-09 | Joint multicouche |
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FR2907430A1 (fr) * | 2006-10-24 | 2008-04-25 | Alcan Packaging Capsules | Joints d'etancheite en materiau multicouche pour moyen de bouchage, typiquement pour une capsule de bouchage |
WO2009035685A1 (fr) * | 2007-09-11 | 2009-03-19 | Nomacorc Llc | Fermeture/bouchon pourvu d'un film multicouche relié par fixation |
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CN112334396A (zh) * | 2018-06-15 | 2021-02-05 | 皇家戴维艾格伯茨有限公司 | 容器盖及其制造方法 |
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