Elastomeric flow solutions company Aptar Food + Beverage has announced its new SimpliCycle recyclable valve technology.

According Aptar Food + Beverage, the SimpliCycle valve is recyclable while still offering the same benefits of the company’s standard and Swimming silicone valves, including high repeatable performance and slit versatility for a wide range of applications in the food and beverage industry among others.

“Aptar is committed to providing recyclable flow control solutions to meet not only our corporate sustainability commitments, but also our customers’ sustainability goals,” Susan DeGroot, director of product marketing, said. “The real break-through is offering a recyclable valve solution that does not sacrifice performance. Our SimpliCycle TPE valve will continue to provide consistent, quality performance for consumers, who expect a high-level of cleanliness, control, and convenience throughout their dispensing experience.”

Aptar’s SimpliCycle valve is composed of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material with a low density that enables the valve to float, so it easily separates from the PET stream, and is recycled within the polypropylene (PP)/polyethylene (PE) olefin stream.

Maximum flow control in conjunction with clean dispensing ensures that consumers receive accurate amounts of product, when and where they want it, thereby avoiding drips, leaks or spills.

For more information, visit Aptar Food + Beverage’s website.