EN ISO 9100-13:2005

Overview

EN ISO 9100-13:2005 is a European and international standard specifying the dimensions for vacuum lug finishes with a nominal size of 100 mm regular, designed primarily for wide-mouth glass containers. Published by CEN in collaboration with ISO/TC 63, this standard ensures uniformity and compatibility in the packaging industry, particularly in manufacturing and sealing glass bottles, jars, and pots using vacuum lug closures. It addresses critical design parameters to optimize sealing performance and container integrity.

Key Topics

• Vacuum Lug Finish Dimensions
  The standard provides detailed dimensional specifications including diameters, taper angles, thread parameters, and cutter profiles necessary for producing a vacuum lug finish with a nominal size of 100 mm. This includes the critical parameters such as diameter E (cutter diameter), diameter T, diameter C, and pitch values ensuring precise and consistent thread construction.

• Finish Design and Functional Requirements
  The finish design ensures an effective vacuum seal by specifying a sealing surface free from defects such as checks, dips, or crizzles. It also emphasizes maintaining minimal ovality, meaning the diameters E and T must be concentric to guarantee proper closure function.

• Tolerance and Manufacturing Guidelines
  Although normative references are minimized, the standard refers to EN 22768-1 for general tolerances related to linear and angular dimensions. This supports manufacturers in maintaining quality control and dimensional accuracy during production.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  Developed through the cooperation of technical committees specializing in packaging (CEN/TC 261) and glass containers (ISO/TC 63), this standard aligns across European national bodies and international stakeholders.

Applications

• Glass Container Manufacturing
  Producers of wide-mouth glass containers, such as jars and bottles, utilize EN ISO 9100-13:2005 to ensure their vacuum lug finishes meet the standardized dimensions for proper sealing and packaging reliability.

• Packaging Design and Engineering
  Packaging engineers incorporate these specifications in container design to guarantee the functionality and interchangeability of vacuum lug finishes with compatible closures, enhancing product safety during transport and storage.

• Quality Assurance and Compliance
  Quality teams use the standard for verifying dimensional conformity of glass container finishes to prevent failures in vacuum sealing processes, reducing product spoilage and damage.

• Supply Chain Standardization
  Ensures seamless interoperability between glass manufacturers, closure producers, and end users across multiple European countries adhering to CEN regulations.

Related Standards

• EN 22768-1 (ISO 2768-1:1989)
  Provides general tolerances on linear and angular dimensions, serving as a complementary reference to maintain manufacturing accuracy for features not explicitly covered in EN ISO 9100-13:2005.

• ISO 9100 Series
  EN ISO 9100-13 is part of a broader series defining vacuum lug finishes across various nominal sizes, facilitating standardized packaging for a range of glass container applications.

• CEN and ISO Packaging Standards
  Other CEN/ISO standards governing packaging materials, dimensions, and testing methods ensure comprehensive quality and safety specifications across the packaging industry.

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