Silktop Corks

SILKTOPĀ® 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: ā‰„ 35 degrees
  • Shear strength: > 6 daN/cm2

DIMENSIONAL

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

PHYSICAL

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