Silktop Corks

SILKTOP® technical corks have a body composed of agglomerated cork granules with a high-quality, natural cork disc at each end. This combination presents natural cork to both the wine and to the consumer and retains properties similar to our natural cork offerings.

FUNCTIONAL

Extraction force- 15daN- 45 daN (coated corks only)
Sealing ability: no leakage at 1.2 bar
Capillarity: <1 mm
Torsion: ≥ 35 degrees
Shear strength: > 6 daN/cm2

DIMENSIONAL

Length: 44mm ± 0.5 mm
Diameter: 23.5 mm ± 0.3 mm
Ovalization- <1.0mm

PHYSICAL

Moisture: 4% – 7%
Dimensional recovery: >96%
Density: nominal ± 280 kg/m3
Resistance to boiling water: no disintegration

M. A. Silva USA

3433 Westwind Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403 707.636.2530

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*Verfied by Cork Quality Council Data
**All M.A. Silva cork products comply with existing FDA and European regulations for products in contact with food