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Corus Packaging Plus is the technological leader in the area of Protact polymer-coated steel for easy-open ends, peel-off rings and twist-off caps. Polymer coatings provide a highly resistant barrier for all packs, ensuring a high degree of protection.
Protact for tabstock is a very efficient new material, while Protact for twist-off caps offers superb adhesive properties for the latest sealants entering the market.

Protact® for peel-off rings
Protact has a 100% heat seal coating layer of polypropylene of consistent  thickness. It is this PP-layer that offers several benefits for manufacturing, processing and the performance of peel-off ends, compared to alternative heat seal options:

Canmaking efficiencies

  • Significantly increased output
  • More robust processing
  • Much higher yields

Optimised processing of the ends

  • Much higher resistance to variations during sterilisation
  • Compatible with modern printed multi-layer membranes

High performance ends

  • Superior seal integrity
  • Higher level of security
  • Excellent food safety
  • Consistent ease of opening
  • Improved overall pack performance
  • Available in a range of colours

Download here the Protact for peel-off rings leaflet including the much wider operating window with Protact and recommended specifications.

Read how William Saurin, a French producer of premium salads, has made the most of this exciting new format.

R&D support
Corus’ industry-leading Research and Development capabilities allow for simulation and testing of score forming, curling and shaping. These plus other services lead to solutions tailored to optimise opening behaviour and strength requirements.

  
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