Sealing cork

Abstract

An insert for sealing of a container, comprising a centrally arranged conical funnel, wherein the upper end of the conical funnel is surrounded by a collar, and wherein the lower end of the conical funnel transits into a cylindrical channel, wherein an area around a lower end of the cylindrical channel is surrounded by an annular margin which provides on its outer circumference a sealing lip, wherein guiding rips extend radially from the conical funnel and cylindrical channel for connecting the collar surrounding the upper end of the conical funnel and the upper surface of the annular margin, and wherein below the lower surface of the annular margin an embossed piercing area with lid extends downwards, wherein the embossed piercing area comprises a predetermined breaking line surrounding the lid, wherein the predetermined sealing line is partly covered by thickened material forming a hinge for the lid.

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