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BackHelix® An unexpected twist
Excellent taste preservation
Combining an ergonomically-designed cork stopper and a glass bottle, Helix® allows the uncorking of the bottle without a corkscrew.
This innovative solution combines the excellent taste preservation and environmental benefits brought by cork and glass, with user-friendly, re-sealable convenience.
Cork Properties
| Tests | Characteristics | Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Physical-Mechanical | Dimensions | 37 x 29 x 24 mm |
| Tolerances | L +/- 1,0 mm Ø +/- 0,5 mm | |
| Specific weight | 240 - 320 kg/m3 | |
| Raw material | ROSA-treated granulated cork 1-2 mm | |
| Production production | Individual Moulding | |
| Moisture | 4% - 9% | |
| Physical-Chemical | Peroxide content | ≤ 0.1 mg/cork |
| Dust content | ≤ 3 mg/cork | |
| Visual | Insertion Deepness | Partial insert at 23 mm |
| Compression | To a diameter no less than 15,5 mm |
| Characteristics | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Product code | 120732 |
| Capacity | 750ml - 77 cl |
| Brimfull capacity | 770 ml - 77 cl |
| Height | 300,5 mm |
| Shape type | Round |
| Shape dimensions | 75,2 mm |
| Finish | Helix concept |
| Base | Push-up |
| Label protection | No |
| Weight | 480 g |
| Pressure | - |
- Helix comprises a bottle and a cork that must be together.
- This type of closure is only for still wines without any pression.
- The shelf life of this product is two years.
- These stoppers should be used within six months of the date of manufacture.
- Store in a well-ventilated room with controlled temperature between 15º C and 25º C and 50% to 70% humidity.
- Maximum diameter of the rinsing tube is 14 mm.
- Ensure the neck gripping system is aligned with the rinsing head.
- Maximum diameter of the filling tube is 16 mm, recommendation is 14 mm.
- Ensure the neck of the bottle is centered with the cone before inserting the filling tube.
- The Helix cork requires an orientator in the bottling line.
- Minimise moisture on the inside of the bottleneck.
- Vacuum is necessary to avoid internal pressures.
- Ensure the cork is compressed slowly and to a diameter no less than 15.5 mm.
- Ensure insertion of the cork is as quick as possible.
- Headspace at 20º C should be at least 15 mm.
- For Helix bottlenecks, the cork head should be inserted to 1 mm above the top of the neck.
- Maintain the corker jaws free of nicks and signs of wear.
- Ensure proper alignment of plunger and location ring.
- Ensure corking machine operates smoothly, especially during compression.
- Clean all cork-handling surfaces regularly with chlorine-free chemicals.
- After bottling, keep wine upright for a minimum of 5 minutes.
- Ideal bottle storage conditions are 15 - 25º C at 50 - 70% humidity.
- The Helix bottle cannot be storage at a temperature above the 40º C.
- Keep the wine cellar free of insects.
- Wine should be transported in an upright position.
