Plastic Technologies Inc. (PTI) is a member of the International Society of Beverage Technologists. As a member it is our objective to enhance the promotion, development, and dissemination of knowledge relating to the Art and Science of Beverage Technology.

PTI employees have an active role in committees and meetings to promote continuous improvement of quality. PTI can administer a significant number of the Voluntary Standard Test Methods for PET Bottles. See the list below:

Test Methods for PET Bottles

Dimensional Test

• Bottle Dimensions
• Finish Dimensions
• Section Weights
• Wall Thickness
• Weight and Capacity

Physical Performance Tests

• Burst
• Cystallinity: Gradient Column
• Drop Impact
• Hot Fill Distortion
• Pressure Retention
• Top Load
  • Filled and Capped
  • Non-Vent
  • Vented
• Thermal Stability
• Stress Cracking
• Vacuum Retention

Reference Test

• ASTM Test Methods
  • AA-Ground Preform
  • AA-Head Space
  • Oxygen Transmission - MOCON
  • Transportation Test
• Thermal Stability
• Stress Cracking
• Vacuum Retention

Carbonation Retention Tests

• FTIR
• MOCON
• Non-Destructive

Other Tests

• Oxygen Transmission
• Perpendicularity
• Sodium Hydroxide Preparation

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