Technical datasheet PRO-KORK

Technical data PRO-KORK


Production technique	Single piece manufacturing by injection-pressing, constant high product quality by controlled production in Germany
Material	TPE (thermoplastic elastomer), usable for food packaging according to BfR - guidelines, FDA - and CEE - specifications
Surface properties	Completely closed surface of cylinder and both mirrors
Surface treatment	Silicon coated, food packaging use approved according to BfR - guidelines, FDA - and CEE - specifications
Inner structure	Evenly fine structure
Effects on taste	No sensorial changes according to official quality wine examination
Dimensions	38.5 x 22.5 mm or 43.0 x 22.25 or 43.0 x 21.75 mm
Tolerances	length +/- 0.5 mm, diameter +/- 0.2 mm
Mass	7.2 - 8.1 grams
Colour	Nature, or customer-specific (on request)
Versions	Printed or unprinted
Filling	Compatible with the the standard procedures and equipments for filling, no corker heating, preferable with CO2 - or vacuum pump.
Compression	To max. 16 mm / 15.5 mm at 21.75 mm diameter
Elasticity	Strong form and dimension recovery, immediate horizontal storage possible
Gas-tightness	assured 99,85 %
Capillary effect	No absorption
Extraction force	Approx. 200 - 400 N, depending on type of PRO-KORK, bottle and temperature
Opening tool	With standard corkscrew
Wine storage	Vertical or horizontal
Storage of corks before use	Long-term storage in original package, cool and dry
Recycling	Can be recycled to 100%
Manufacturing	Pro-Kork GmbH, Lange Wand 22, 27753 Delmenhorst, Germany

PRO-KORK GmbH info@pro-kork.de / phone +49 4221-780192 / fax +49 4221-780194
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