Your preform partner... As a global packaging leader, our best-in-class assets and continued investment in equipment and technology elevate us to the forefront of the industry. This commitment allows us to consistently deliver preforms that are engineered for design and performance. Our fully integrated teams work with you to provide full-scale project management including idea generation, preform bottle analysis and manufacturing; delivering solutions that meet your needs.
From basic technical services to a range of support services, Amcor’s capabilities provide the highest standards of quality, performance, reliability and flexibility.
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THEY DON’T COMPROMISE ON QUALITY. IT’S A JOY WORKING WITH THEM COMPARED TO OTHERS.
Amcor Beverage Customer*
Preform Portfolio
WIDTH
FINISH FINISH
HEIGHT HEIGHT
WIDTH WIDTH
28MM 1810
3.638"
0.862”
⑳
P9061
28MM 1881
4.783”
0.966”
②
P8208
28MM 1810
3.582”
0.870”
21
P9597
28MM 1881
4.654”
1.147”
③
P8203
28MM 1810
4.096”
0.870”
22
P9617
28MM 1881
4.654”
1.147”
④
P8919
28MM 1810
3.914”
0.865”
23
P9028
28MM 1881
5.190”
1.124”
⑤
P8909
28MM 1810
3.936”
0.905”
24
P9018
28MM 1881
5.190”
1.124”
⑥
P8460
28MM 1810
4.304”
0.872”
25
P8812
28MM 1881
5.329”
1.156”
⑦
P8105
28MM 1810
5.129”
0.959”
26
P8448
26MM
3.291”
0.787”
⑧
P8137
28MM 1810
5.604”
1.113”
27
P9568
26MM
3.177”
0.876”
• Quality inspection systems
⑨
P9599
28MM 1881
2.952”
0.803”
28
P9647
26MM
3.228”
0.663”
• 100% lot traceability
⑩
P9032
28MM 1881
3.174”
0.876”
29
P9648
26MM
2.833”
0.650”
⑪
P9515
28MM 1881
2.993”
0.801”
30
P9171
26mm Gen II
2.582”
0.677”
⑫
P9031
28MM 1881
3.174”
0.876”
31
P9108
26mm Gen II
2.685”
1.002”
⑬
P9015
28MM 1881
3.369”
0.871”
32
P9122
26mm Gen II
4.271”
0.911”
⑭
P9030
28MM 1881
3.692”
0.876”
33
P9218
38mm IPEC
3.205”
0.874”
⑮
P9017
28MM 1881
3.798”
0.871”
34
P9217
38mm SC Portolla
3.541”
0.787”
⑯
P9598
28MM 1881
3.941”
0.985”
35
P9127
38mm SC Portolla
3.930”
1.012”
⑰
P9036
28MM 1881
4.151”
0.983”
36
P9220
38mm-SP400
5.871”
1.344”
⑱
P9029
28MM 1881
4.151”
0.983”
37
P9221
38mm-SP400
4.252”
1.075”
⑲
P9502
28MM 1881
4.646”
0.982”
QUALITY CONTROL
• Designed for optimal performance and gram weight
• Preform-to-bottle compatibility analysis
• Consistency in manufacturing to maximize container performance
• Advanced engineering and prototype testing facility
• Packaging performance analysis including projected shelf life
• Engineered to optimize supply chain requirements
• Full-scale pilot facility for samples
• Exclusive machine and processing programs to minimize product variability
PROCESS TECHNOLOGY
MANUFACTURING FLEXIBILITY
• Precision injection molding
• Niche volume capabilities
• Advanced process controls
• Customization options including color matching technology
• Blow molding, preform engineering and processing expertise
HEIGHT
P8442
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
• Designed for a maximum achievable process window
FINISH
①
ENGINEERED DESIGN
• Advanced process technology and state-of-the-art equipment
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Quality within, performance throughout.
• Up to 100% post consumer recycled (PCR) PET • Barrier solutions
*Testimonial from “Voice of Customer Survey,” conducted by Strategex and sponsored by Amcor Rigid Plastics.
Only Amcor...
Preform solutions...
Cold Fill Beverage
We are a rigid plastics packaging leader. Amcor Rigid Plastics continually pushes packaging boundaries for the beverage and food, wine and spirits, personal home care and pharmaceutical segments. We are committed to delivering the best possible packaging solutions—with speed-to-market, high quality, high value and responsiveness. Our cutting edge research and design capabilities paired with our advanced engineering and technology, help our customers achieve shelf differentiation and grow market share. Our capabilities encompass:
The right preform for every application. Amcor works diligently to be your preform expert providing the perfect mix of design advice, technical guidance, production support and unparalleled service to ensure each solution precisely fits your needs. Our collaborative, holistic approach and industry expertise allow us to provide unique support services.
Bottles with known gram weight Custom bottle designs Collaborating with customers and applying our best-in-class design and engineering capabilities throughout the development process results in unique preform solutions. We apply engineering concepts to design from inception. • Ensure optimal weight for best container performance • Design for future modifications and enhancements • Leverage one preform design for various bottle shapes
Bottles with unknown gram weight Amcor provides a variety of services to assist you to choose the most effective stock preform for your application including expert guidance in leveraging a single preform for various bottle shapes. • Services to identify the ideal stock preform for your application • Bottle shape recommendations, ensuring lightest possible weight and largest blow process window
We offer a broad range of stock options, including industry standard preforms. • All bottle size ranges, from single to multi-serve • 26 mm - 43 mm • Industry standard preforms in a wide range of designs for optimal performance • Preforms, upgrades, and new designs are continuously being added
MANUFACTURING
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
• Product safety systems certification under Global Food Safety Initiative benchmark • World-class manufacturing facilities • Automation and on-site analytics • 100% product and lot traceability • 100% post consumer recycled (PCR) PET capability
• Industrial design • Advanced engineering and development including material testing • CAD and FEA • Prototypes and samples • Advanced product testing laboratory
BARRIERS
PROCESS TECHNOLOGY
• • • • •
• Precision injection molding • Injection stretch blow molding • Extrusion blow molding
Active and passive barriers for oxygen UV and light Carbon dioxide Mono-layer and multi-layer Plasmax™
Preform Packaging Solutions
We are right where you need us.
Other Support Services • Profiling and processing support on start up • Qualification testing • Closure fit recommendations and development • Line diagnostics and troubleshooting during production
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