July 2014

DIN EN 16287-1
D
ICS 55.100 Together with
DIN EN 16287-2:2014-07,
supersedes
DIN 6094-14:1995-02

Glass packaging –
Screw finishes for pressure capsules –
Part 1: Returnable glass MCA 1 finish;
English version EN 16287-1:2014,
English translation of DIN EN 16287-1:2014-07

Verpackungen aus Glas –

Schraubmundstücke für Flaschen mit Innendruck –
Teil 1: Mehrweg-MCA 1-(Glas-)Mundstück;
Englische Fassung EN 16287-1:2014,
Englische Übersetzung von DIN EN 16287-1:2014-07
Emballage en verre –
Bagues à vis pour capsules à pression –
Partie 1: Bague MCA 1 pour verre consigné;
Version anglaise EN 16287-1:2014,
Traduction anglaise de DIN EN 16287-1:2014-07
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Document comprises 11 pages

Translation by DIN-Sprachendienst.
In case of doubt, the German-language original shall be considered authoritative.

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National foreword
This document (EN 16287-1:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 261 “Packaging”
(Secretariat: AFNOR, France).

The responsible German body involved in its preparation was the Normenausschuss Verpackungswesen
(Packaging Standards Committee), Working Committee NA 115-02-04 AA Behältnisse aus Glas.

In addition to the legal units of measurement, this standard also uses the unit “in” (inch). It should be noted
that the Gesetz über Einheiten im Messwesen (German Law on units in metrology) prohibits the use of this
unit for official and commercial purposes in Germany.

Conversion:

Non-SI unit SI unit Conversion

in (inch) mm 1 in = 25,4 mm

Amendments

This standard differs from DIN 6094-14:1995-02 as follows:

a) the content of DIN 6094-14 has been incorporated into DIN EN 16287-1 and DIN EN 16287-2;

b) the standard has been editorially revised.

Previous editions

DIN 6094-14: 1984-03, 1985-06, 1995-02

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 EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 16287-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM March 2014

ICS 55.100

English Version

Glass packaging - Screw finishes for pressure capsules - Part 1:

Returnable glass MCA 1 finish

Emballage en verre - Bagues à vis pour capsules à Verpackungen aus Glas - Schraubmundstücke für Flaschen
pression - Partie 1: Bague MCA 1 pour verre consigné mit Innendruck - Teil 1: Mehrweg-MCA 1-(Glas-)Mundstück

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 January 2014.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
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EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

C O M I T É E U R O P É E N D E N O R M A L I S AT I O N
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels

© 2014 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 16287-1:2014 E
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Contents
Page

Foreword ..............................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................4
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................4
2 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................4
3 Dimensions .............................................................................................................................................4
Bibliography ........................................................................................................................................................9
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Foreword

This document (EN 16287-1:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 261 “Packaging”, the
secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2014 and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by September 2014.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

EN 16287, Glass packaging — Screw finishes for pressure capsules, consists of the following parts:

— Part 1: Returnable glass MCA 1 finish

— Part 2: One way glass MCA 1 finish

According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
This European Standard is based on CE.T.I.E. (International Technical Centre for Bottling and related
Packaging) data sheet GME 32.05.[1]
Efficient packaging is of great importance for the distribution and the protection of goods. Insufficient or
inappropriate packaging can lead to damage or wastage of the contents of the pack.

1 Scope

This European Standard specifies the dimensions of the 28 mm screw finish for glass containers designated
MCA 1 for returnable glass.

2 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following term and definition applies.

2.1
MCA
(glass) finish designed for the closure of pressurized or vacuum liquids with a tamper-evident closure (metal or
plastic)

3 Dimensions

The design and dimensions of the finish shall be as shown in Table 1 and Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3,
Figure 4 and Figure 5.
Table 1 — Design and dimensions of the finish

Pitch β TPI Ø cutter

3,175 mm 2° 12′ 8 12,5 mm
β = Helix angle or angle or fixture to cutter.
NOTE TPI = Threads per Inch. One inch is equal to 25,4 mm.

The Tan β of helix angle for cutter is calculated via the following formula:
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pitch
Tanβ =
π (nominal T + nominal E )
2
where
T is the thread diameter;
E is the wall diameter of threaded finish.
The average of the maximum and minimum of « L » diameter is as close as possible to « L » nominal.

diameter max + diameter min

The mean diameter L is in the tolerance of ± 0,2 mm.
2

Optional: depressed thread at mould parting line (see EN 16292).

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Dimensions in millimetres

Key
N Neck (under bead) diameter
H Thread height
S Start of thread position from sealing surface to intersection of thread flank
F Height of the finish
L Locking bead diameter
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T Thread diameter
E Wall diameter of threaded finish
NOTE Bore diameter (17,0 ± 0,5) mm for a depth of 3 mm

Figure 1 — MCA 1 finish

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Dimensions in millimetres

Type 1 Type 2
Key
a Mould parting line
b Sealing surface

Figure 2 — Possible alternative constructions of the bore entrance to suit glass manufacturer

The sealing surface is smooth and free of any defects and flash.
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Dimensions in millimetres
Minimum through bore Ø 16,0

Figure 3 — Detail of the profile

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NOTE Z-Z is the last full depth and width of thread. Beyond this point and Y-Y, the thread root is gradually increased
to full thread diameter T in 90°.

Figure 4 — Run out of thread

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Dimensions in millimetres

Figure 5 — Limit of construction

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Bibliography

[1] CE. T.I.E. data sheet GME 32.05 - MCA 1 finish 1)

[2] EN 16292, Glass packaging - Screw finishes - Depressed threads

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1) Obtainable through Centre Technique International de l'Embouteillage et du conditionnement (CE.T.I.E), 112- 114, rue
La Boétie, 7500Paris, France www.cetie.org, TP: 0033-1-42 65 26 45, TF: 0033-1-40 07 03 21.