EN 14854:2021
(Main)Glass packaging - Dimensions of neck finishes for aerosol and spray glass containers
Glass packaging - Dimensions of neck finishes for aerosol and spray glass containers
This document specifies dimensions of neck finishes for aerosol and spray glass containers, in order to guarantee tight sealing of valves or pumps with ferrules defined by EN 14849.
It applies to glass containers with a nominal diameter of the neck finish around 11 mm, 13 mm, 15 mm, 17 mm, 18 mm and 20 mm for both moulded and tubular glass neck finishes.
NOTE These neck finishes are commonly called FEA 11, 13, 15, 17, 18 and 20.
Verpackungen aus Glas - Maße der Mündungen für Aerosolbehälter und Sprühbehälter aus Glas
Dieses Dokument legt die Maße der Mündungen für Aerosolglasbehälter fest, um einen dichten Abschluss der in EN 14849 definierten Ventile oder Pumpen mit Ventilträgern sicherzustellen.
Es gilt für Glasbehälter mit einem Nenndurchmesser der Mündung von 11 mm, 13 mm, 15 mm, 17 mm, 18 mm und 20 mm für Mündungen bei Hüttenglas und Röhrenglas.
ANMERKUNG Diese Mündungen werden im Allgemeinen als FEA 11, 13, 15, 17, 18 und 20 bezeichnet.
Emballage en verre - Dimensions des bagues des flacons en verre pour générateurs d'aérosols et pulvérisateurs
Le présent document spécifie les dimensions de la bague des flacons en verre pour générateurs d’aérosols et pulvérisateurs, en vue d’assurer la fermeture étanche des valves ou des pompes équipées des bagues définies dans l’EN 14849.
Il s’applique aux flacons en verre dont la bague mesure environ 11 mm, 13 mm, 15 mm, 17 mm, 18 mm et 20 mm de diamètre nominal, aussi bien pour les bagues en verre moulé que celles en verre tubulaire.
NOTE Ces bagues sont communément désignées FEA 11, 13, 15, 17, 18 et 20.
Steklena embalaža - Mere vratu za steklene posode za aerosole in razpršila
Ta evropski standard določa natančne mere vratu steklenih posod za aerosole v zvezi s popolnim in tesnim zapiranjem ventilov s kovinskimi tesnili, opredeljenimi v standardu EN 14849.
Ta standard se uporablja za nazivni premer posod za aerosole z oblikovanim in cevastim vratom 11 mm, 13 mm, 15 mm, 17 mm, 18 mm in 20 mm.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 02-Nov-2021
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-May-2022
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 261 - Packaging
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 261/SC 5/WG 21 - Glass packaging
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 03-Nov-2021
- Due Date
- 17-Oct-2021
- Completion Date
- 03-Nov-2021
Relations
- Effective Date
- 10-Nov-2021
Overview
EN 14854:2021 - Glass packaging: Dimensions of neck finishes for aerosol and spray glass containers - is a CEN European standard that defines dimensional requirements for glass container neck finishes to guarantee tight sealing with valves or pumps using ferrules specified in EN 14849. The standard applies to both moulded and tubular glass neck finishes with nominal neck diameters commonly called FEA 11, 13, 15, 17, 18 and 20. EN 14854:2021 supersedes the 2005 edition and introduces clearer separation between tubular and moulded specifications and updated tolerances and nomenclature.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and purpose: Ensures compatibility and leak-tight sealing between glass neck finishes and aerosol/spray ferrules.
- Applicable neck diameters: Nominal finishes around 11 mm, 13 mm, 15 mm, 17 mm, 18 mm and 20 mm for both moulded and tubular glass.
- Dimension tables and figures: Detailed dimensional charts (ØA, ØB max, ØC, D, D1, E, F min, G min, H min, I min, J, K) and geometrical symbols are provided for each finish size.
- Critical features:
- Flange finish (ØA, D, D1) and sealing bead diameter (ØC, E) to ensure valve ferrule engagement.
- Neck under-flange diameter (ØB max) measured at a defined height (F) - includes guidance for anti-rotation lug locations.
- Neck height (H), through-bore (I), cone angle (β) and radii (R1–R4) for finish geometry and crimping compatibility.
- Tolerances & updates:
- Introduced tolerances for sealing bead height on moulded glass.
- Recalculation of dimension F for better finish geometry consistency.
- Added specifications such as distance (G) from anti-rotation lug to under flange and minimum skirt heights.
- Annex A: Symbol definitions for consistent interpretation.
Practical applications and users
EN 14854:2021 is essential for:
- Glass container manufacturers - design and produce neck finishes that fit standard ferrules and pumps.
- Aerosol valve and pump suppliers - ensure ferrules specified in EN 14849 correctly seal on standardized neck finishes.
- Packaging engineers and product designers - select compatible glass containers and design crimping/assembly processes.
- Quality control and testing laboratories - verify dimensional conformity and sealing performance.
- Regulatory and procurement teams - specify compliant components for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, household aerosols and technical sprays.
Using this standard reduces leakage risk, improves interchangeability across suppliers, and streamlines production tooling and quality inspection.
Related standards
- EN 14849 - Dimensions of aerosol valve ferrules (directly referenced and complementary).
- CETIE technical guides referenced in the bibliography for crimping, planarity and testing procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14854:2021 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Glass packaging - Dimensions of neck finishes for aerosol and spray glass containers". This standard covers: This document specifies dimensions of neck finishes for aerosol and spray glass containers, in order to guarantee tight sealing of valves or pumps with ferrules defined by EN 14849. It applies to glass containers with a nominal diameter of the neck finish around 11 mm, 13 mm, 15 mm, 17 mm, 18 mm and 20 mm for both moulded and tubular glass neck finishes. NOTE These neck finishes are commonly called FEA 11, 13, 15, 17, 18 and 20.
This document specifies dimensions of neck finishes for aerosol and spray glass containers, in order to guarantee tight sealing of valves or pumps with ferrules defined by EN 14849. It applies to glass containers with a nominal diameter of the neck finish around 11 mm, 13 mm, 15 mm, 17 mm, 18 mm and 20 mm for both moulded and tubular glass neck finishes. NOTE These neck finishes are commonly called FEA 11, 13, 15, 17, 18 and 20.
EN 14854:2021 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 55.130 - Aerosol containers. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 14854:2021 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14854:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 14854:2021 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)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2022
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 14854:2006
Steklena embalaža - Mere vratu za steklene posode za aerosole in razpršila
Glass packaging - Dimensions of neck finishes for aerosol and spray glass containers
Aerosolverpackungen - Glasbehälter - Maße der Mündungen
Récipients pour aérosols - Récipients en verre - Dimensions de la bague du col
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 14854:2021
ICS:
55.130 Pločevinke za aerosole Aerosol containers
81.040.30 Izdelki iz stekla Glass products
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 14854
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 55.130 Supersedes EN 14854:2005
English Version
Glass packaging - Dimensions of neck finishes for aerosol
and spray glass containers
Emballage en verre - Dimensions des bagues des Verpackungen aus Glas - Maße der Mündungen für
flacons en verre pour générateurs d'aérosols et Aerosolbehälter und Sprühbehälter aus Glas
pulvérisateurs
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 30 August 2021.
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
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Moulded glass . 4
4.1 Neck finish diameter 13 mm to 20 mm . 4
4.2 Neck finish diameter 11 mm . 6
5 Tubular glass . 7
Annex A (informative) Symbols . 9
Bibliography . 10
European foreword
This document (EN 14854:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 261 “Packaging”,
the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2022, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by May 2022.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 14854:2005.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:
— clear separation of the specifications for tubular glass from those for moulded glass;
— the height of the sealing bead on moulded glass only now has tolerances (and therefore the tolerance
of the flange height is slightly increased);
— the dimension F has been recalculated to be more consistent with the finish geometry (driven by
B max) for both moulded and tubular glass;
— addition of some complementary specifications for moulded glass: distance (G) from the lug to under
flange, minimum height (H min) for a standard skirt and some angles and radii;
— introduction of a nomenclature of the specified dimensions.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to announce this Technical Specification: 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, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United
Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies dimensions of neck finishes for aerosol and spray glass containers, in order to
guarantee tight sealing of valves or pumps with ferrules defined by EN 14849.
It applies to glass containers with a nominal diameter of the neck finish around 11 mm, 13 mm, 15 mm,
17 mm, 18 mm and 20 mm for both moulded and tubular glass neck finishes.
NOTE These neck finishes are commonly called FEA 11, 13, 15, 17, 18 and 20.
2 Normati
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