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Abstract

This European Standard specifies the dimensions and requirements of the 30 mm tall screw finish with three (3) thread starts for flat waters and non-carbonated beverages.
This finish can be used for aseptic filling and filling with introduction of nitrogen. The dimension (18,5) is the height in millimetres from the top of finish to the bottom of the support ledge.
This finish is designed to take a tamper evident plastic closure only. During first opening, the tamper evident band will separate from the closure shell and stay on a one-way bottle neck or like bottles in the returnable market, the tamper evident band will tear but will remain connected to the closure shell.

Status
Published
Publication Date
29-Nov-2011
Withdrawal Date
30-May-2012
ICS
55.100 - Bottles. Pots. Jars
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 261 - Packaging
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 261/SC 5/WG 25 - Rigid plastic packages (e.g. mono and multi-layers)
Current Stage
9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
Start Date
01-Feb-2023
Completion Date
23-Sep-2026
Ref Project
SIST EN 16064:2012 - Packaging - Rigid plastic containers - PET finish 30/25 High (18,5)

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Overview

EN 16064:2011 (CEN) specifies the dimensions and key requirements for the PET finish 30/25 High (18,5). This standardized 30 mm tall screw finish features three (3) thread starts and is intended primarily for flat waters and non-carbonated beverages. The finish is suitable for aseptic filling and for filling processes that introduce nitrogen. The height designation (18,5) represents the distance in millimetres from the top of the finish to the bottom of the support ledge.

This finish is designed to be used with tamper‑evident plastic closures only. During first opening the tamper evident band will separate from the closure shell and either remain on a one‑way bottle neck or tear but remain connected to the closure shell on returnable bottles.

Key Topics

  • Geometry and thread details: 30 mm tall screw finish with three thread starts 120° apart; each lead provides 120° of full depth thread per lead and a lead travel of 9 mm per turn. Thread lead‑in and run‑out radii are specified.
  • Critical dimensions: The standard defines control diameters and tolerances; note that another version exists with Ø C = 25 mm and Ø A = 30,3 mm.
  • Sealing and surface quality: The finish is a top, side and inside seal finish and must be smooth and free from defects that could cause leaks. Flash must not exceed 0,13 mm per side and must not be continuous.
  • Manufacturing tolerances and inspection: Limits include out‑of‑parallel sealing surface allowances (max 0,13 mm) and thread mismatch tolerances at the mould seam (max 0,10 mm). No overhang is allowed between specified diameters around 360°.
  • Physical data: The specified weight for the 18,5 mm height is 3,92 g (using density = 1,335) as a reference for bottle design and material usage.

Applications

  • Packaging for flat waters and non‑carbonated beverages where a robust, tamper‑evident closure is required.
  • Aseptic filling processes and bottling lines that perform nitrogen introduction to extend shelf life.
  • Suitable for both one‑way and returnable bottle markets, with defined tamper‑evidence behaviour for initial opening.

Related Standards

  • EN 16064:2011 is prepared by CEN/TC 261 (Packaging) and is based on CE.T.I.E. data sheet GME 30.21 (2007).
  • National implementations include SIST EN 16064:2012 (Slovenia) and other CEN member adoptions.

For packaging engineers and quality teams, EN 16064:2011 provides a clear specification for compatibility between PET bottle finishes and tamper‑evident closures, ensuring consistent sealing performance and manufacturing interchangeability across bottling operations.

Relations

Referred By
EN ISO 15156-3:2015 - Petroleum and natural gas industries - Materials for use in H2S-containing environments in oil and gas production - Part 3: Cracking-resistant CRAs (corrosion-resistant alloys) and other alloys (ISO 15156-3:2015)
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Referred By
EN ISO 20728:2018 - Corrosion of metal and alloys - Determination of resistance of magnesium alloys to stress corrosion cracking (ISO 20728:2018)
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Referred By
EN ISO 7539-9:2008 - Corrosion of metals and alloys - Stress corrosion testing - Part 9: Preparation and use of pre-cracked specimens for tests under rising load or rising displacement (ISO 7539-9:2003)
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Referred By
EN ISO 7539-11:2014 - Corrosion of metals and alloys - Stress corrosion testing - Part 11: Guidelines for testing the resistance of metals and alloys to hydrogen embrittlement and hydrogen-assisted cracking (ISO 7539-11:2013)
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Referred By
EN ISO 15156-3:2009 - Petroleum and natural gas industries - Materials for use in H2S-containing environments in oil and gas production - Part 3: Cracking-resistant CRAs (corrosion-resistant alloys) and other alloys (ISO 15156-3:2009)
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

EN 16064:2011 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Packaging - Rigid plastic containers - PET finish 30/25 High (18,5)". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the dimensions and requirements of the 30 mm tall screw finish with three (3) thread starts for flat waters and non-carbonated beverages. This finish can be used for aseptic filling and filling with introduction of nitrogen. The dimension (18,5) is the height in millimetres from the top of finish to the bottom of the support ledge. This finish is designed to take a tamper evident plastic closure only. During first opening, the tamper evident band will separate from the closure shell and stay on a one-way bottle neck or like bottles in the returnable market, the tamper evident band will tear but will remain connected to the closure shell.

This European Standard specifies the dimensions and requirements of the 30 mm tall screw finish with three (3) thread starts for flat waters and non-carbonated beverages. This finish can be used for aseptic filling and filling with introduction of nitrogen. The dimension (18,5) is the height in millimetres from the top of finish to the bottom of the support ledge. This finish is designed to take a tamper evident plastic closure only. During first opening, the tamper evident band will separate from the closure shell and stay on a one-way bottle neck or like bottles in the returnable market, the tamper evident band will tear but will remain connected to the closure shell.

EN 16064:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 55.100 - Bottles. Pots. Jars. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 16064:2011 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 15156-3:2015, EN ISO 20728:2018, EN ISO 7539-9:2008, EN ISO 7539-11:2014, EN ISO 15156-3:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 16064:2011 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.

Standards Content (Sample)


2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Verpackung - Kunststoffbehältnisse - PET-Verschlussmundstück 30/25 H (18,5)Emballage - Récipients en plastique rigide - Bague PET 30/25 H (18,5)Packaging - Rigid plastic containers - PET finish 30/25 High (18,5)55.100Steklenice. Lonci. KozarciBottles. Pots. JarsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16064:2011SIST EN 16064:2012en,fr,de01-marec-2012SIST EN 16064:2012SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 16064
November 2011 ICS 55.100 English Version
Packaging - Rigid plastic containers - PET finish 30/25 High (18,5)
Emballage - Récipients en plastique rigide - Bague PET 30/25 Haute (18,5)
Verpackung - Kunststoffbehältnisse - PET-Verschlussmundstück 30/25 hoch (18,5) This European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 October 2011.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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