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Solutions in four market segments
A collection of exclusive natural capsulated cork stoppers for spirits, Top Series® combines design with the superior technical and environmental performance of cork.
Top series® offers a variety of stopper solutions in four market segments - prestige, elegance, premium and classic value. Through customized technical consultancy, curated design, and state-of-the-art prototyping services, Top Series® brings luxury and uniqueness to the spirits world.
Cork Properties
| Tests | Characteristics | Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Physical-Mechanical | Length (stopper+capsule) | L ± 1.0 mm |
| Diameter | L ± 0.4 mm | |
| Chamfer | 4 ± 1 mm | |
| Ovalisation | ≤ 0,3 mm | |
| Humidity | 4% - 8% | |
| Physical-Chemical | Peroxide content | ≤ 0.1 mg/stopper |
| Quant Treatment | ± 4mg/s for values ≥ 10mg/s | |
| ± 2mg/s for values ≤ 10mg/s | ||
| Dust content | ≤ 1.5 mg/s - natural | |
| ≤ 2 mg/s - colmated | ||
| ≤ 1.0 mg/s - neutrocork | ||
| Visual | Visual sorting | Deviation with reagard to reference ≥ -5% |
| Tests | Characteristics | Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Physical-Mechanical | External diameter | L ± 0.4 mm |
| Internal diameter | L ± 0.4 mm | |
| Engraving diameter (relief) | L ± 0.4 mm | |
| Height | L ± 0.4 mm | |
| Engraving height (relief) | L ± 0.4 mm | |
| Thickness | L ± 0.4 mm | |
| Insertion height | L ± 0.4 mm | |
| Physical-Chemical | Weight | ± 0.4 g |
Stopper Sampling Method as per NP 2922 standard - Cork Products.
a. Grade control is based on the reference samples.
b. Surface treatment differs according to the stopper's purpose. The quantity of surface treatment varies depending on stopper diameter.
- TOP SERIES should previously receive bottles in order to calculate the required stopper from the analysis of the configuration of the neck of your bottle;
- TS stoppers should be used on short term (up to 6 months);
- Store in a well-ventilated room with controlled temperature between 15°C and 20°C and 50% to 70% humidity;
- Ensure insertion of the stopper is performed smoothly;
- Minimize moisture on the inside of the bottle neck;
- The ideal bottling conditions are: temperature between 15° and 20°C and humidity between 50-70%. Bottling under different conditions may require non standard products, to be specified by TOP SERIES;
- Ensure the corking machine operates smoothly;
- Clean all cork-handling surfaces regularly with chlorine-free products;
- Ensure all dust is eliminated using air sprays in strategic positions, particularly prior to stopper insertion. Frequent cleaning of the corking device is very important.
- After bottling, always keep bottle upright; Ideal bottle storage conditions are 15°-25°C at 50-70% humidity;
- Keep the facilities free of insects;
- Bottles should be kept in an upright position while stored and during transport
All Amorim Cork, S.A.'s products comply with current regulations and legislation (European and FDA - Food and Drug Administration) for products in contact with food.
