The ability to withstand the effects of repeated rubbing, scuffing and scratching.

Thin, flexible sheet of transparent plastic used to make overlays.

Material used for some matt finish carrierbag ropes

Blends of polystyrene or styrene-acrylonitrile with butadiene-acrylonitrile rubber. Noted for stiffness and heat resistance. Easily thermoformable.

Any material which is applied to one or both surfaces to form a bond between the two. In other words; An adhesive is a product or substance which is used to attach two materials together, these can include glue or paste

A gas-tight container equipped with a valve which is designed to hold the product and the propellant gas under pressure. When the valve is opened, generally by finger pressure, the product is dispensed. Aerosol products include wet sprays, foams, pastes, syrups and powders.

At right angles to the grain direction of paper.

Is usually made of two polyethylene films joined together so that air bubbles are formed between the layers. Delivered in rolls for wrapping and cushioning.

Change in copy or specifications made after production has begun.

A small container made from glass or plastic, the end(s) of which is drawn into a stem and closed by fusion. The stem end is broken off to open the ampoule.

A cylinder used in a Flexographic press. The anilox picks up ink in microscopic pores engraved on the cylinder.This cylinder is midway between the fountain roller in the ink supply, and the print blocks which print the image.

Anti slip paper is a disposable non-woven fleece; it is placed between the layers and avoids shifting of the cargo. This fleece is used to put between roles of paper, but also as an anti-skid material under a pallet. Anti skid fleece is particularly efficient to use with goods of an irregular form.

Anti slip sheets are the best solution to become more safety and stable your pallets handling in the storage system and transport.

Mainly used for carrierbags from the Far East Plant, this paper is bulkier, and less dense than Kraft, and is therefore usually, and economically, supplied in a heavier grammage than an equivelant Kraft, which gives the carrierbag a bulkier feel for similar cost. It does however have a "soggy" rather than "crackly" feel compared with Kraft. It can be supplied clay coated one or both sides.

A system that sterilizes the product before filling into pre-sterilized packs under aseptic conditions.

In other words: The bringing together of a sterilized product and a sterilized packaging material and combining them under sterile conditions. As long as the package remains sealed, the product has an extended shelf-life without being refrigerated.

A filling machine equipped with a large spiral screw to push products which do not flow freely (granular solids, powders, discrete articles).

A preformed container made of any flexible material, open at one end for filling. May be made in single or multi-ply layers of similar materials or in combinations of different materials, i.e. paper, aluminum foil, textiles or plastics. Sometimes referred to as a sack, but "sack" generally indicates a larger or heavy-duty shipping bag. The four basic styles of bags are: 1. Automatic self-opening - can be opened with a quick flip of the wrist, the bag is made with tucks in the side and a preformed square bottom which permits it to stand upright when empty (SOS). 2. Satchel-bottom - a paper or plastic bag with a flat bottom when filled. 3. Flat - of simple construction having no gussets (folds). 4. Square - a folded bottom and gussets at the sides to reduce width when closed without reducing capacity.

1. A shaped unit load bound under tension. 2. In the paper trade, a bale normally consists of a number of reams stacked on a timber base board of the same size and with a similar board protecting the top.

Method of packaging printed pieces using paper, rubber, or fiberglass bands.

A numerical identification symbol, whose value is encoded in a sequence of highly contrasted rectangular bars and spaces. The relative widths of these bars and spaces contain the information. Identification is by visual or electronic means.

a device used to capture the data encoded within a bar code and convert it into computer compatible data or a human readable characters display.

A bulging cylindrical container having two flat ends of equal diameter, generally made of wood.

Barrier materials are packaging materials with protective properties. Barrier materials vary, but common barrier properties include UV, moisture and gas barriers. Packaging materials are often laminated to increase barrier properties. In plastics, masterbatches can also enhance barrier properties.

A reinforcing member attached at right angles to a wood box panel, wood barrel or a wire-bound crate.

A narrow rounded projection or depression around the surface of a package or package component to stiffen and enhance the strength.

A continuous web designed to transport goods from one point on a production or packing line to another.

Biaxial orientation is the process of forming hot plastic films in cross machine directions, resulting in a stronger film. One of the most common biaxially oriented films is Biaxially Oriented PolyPropylene or BOPP film.

1. Adhesive substance or other binding material whose function is to fasten or to hold components or materials together (printing ink binder). 2. In paper, an adhesive component used to cement filler to the base stock.

A piece of material from which a package or a component can be made by additional operations. For example: 1. In closures, the basic cap before forming or threading. 2. In metal cans, the flat piece cut to size before forming into a body or end. 3. In paperboard, the cut and scored section before erecting and glueing to form a box, tray or lid.

Common paper bag or counterbag material. As far as we are aware the "bleaching" is by non chemical process for environmental reasons.

Often refers to a mixture of HDPE and LDPE, mixed at the time the film is made. (Extrusion). The result blends the characteristics of each type.

A thermoformed plastic shape that is used in the process to make a blister pack.

The item to be packaged is secured between a preformed transparent plastic "bubble" and a paperboard carrier. The bubble is commonly of thermoformed PVC and the printed carrier often has a die-cut hole to permit hanging on a display rack. See also: Skin packaging.

Used for Flexographic printing. Usually one block is required per colour each side of the bag being printed. Also called stereos or "Cyrels", which is the name given by Dupont to their stereo material product. Broadly, blocks cost according to their size, which is dictated by the size of the image to be printed. The blocks are placed on a cylinder which rotates, collecting ink from the Anolox, and place the ink on the substrate.

A plastic-forming method widely used for the production of hollow thermoplastic shapes. The process is made up of 2 phases: extrusion blow moulding and injection blow moulding In other words; A blank, called a parison, is produced from plastic raw material by either extrusion or injection moulding. The parison is clamped in a heated mould and compressed air is blown inside the parison forcing it to fill the mould cavity thereby forming the desired bottle (package) shape.

A thermoplastic resin is extruded through a circular die into a continuous tube into which air is blown under controlled conditions to expand the tube to the desired dimensions of width and thickness. The tube is flattened by rollers and either slit into two rolls of flat film or wound into a single roll of continuous tubing.
Blown stretch film provides greater tear resistance, tension retention and scuff resistance than cast film, making it ideal for heavy industrial loads, irregular loads and loads with sharp corners.

Blown-film extrusion is a process for forming plastic films. Blown-film extrusion involves a molten resin extruded through a circular die and filling the tube with air. The air within the tube stretches the film to obtain the desired thickness.

A container having a round neck of smaller diameter than the body and an opening (finish) capable of holding a closure. The cross section may be round, oval, square or other shape. The raw material may be glass, plastics, ceramics, earthenware, etc.

A package used to carry multiple bottles, usually incorporating a handle.

A rigid container, generally rectangular in shape, having closed faces. See also: Carton, Case and Crate.

The combination of a large case (corrugated board or wood) and a permanently attached pallet.

A general term designating the grades of paperboard used for fabrication of folding cartons.

A package designed so that air may enter or leave under varying conditions, such as temperature changes.

Photographic Paper with an image on it for placing under camera. Belongs to a bygone age, all in 10 years.

Unbleached Kraft. Can be plain or have a simulated Ribbed effect.

The precision instrument which is used to measure the thickness of paperboard sheets. This is measured in thousandths of an inch.

Cardboard is a very common packaging material made up of layers of paper pasted together to form sheets. Cardboard is often laminated to provide barrier properties.

Usually 40,000 pounds of paper.

Cartoning machines are packaging machine that form cartons: erect, close, folded, side seamed and sealed cartons.

Plastic sheeting or film produced from synthetic resins. A molten resin is extruded through a slot or flat die to form a thin film or molten sheet.

Cellophane is a thin transparent film formed from cellulose fibres. Cellophane is widely used in food packaging due to its high moisture barrier properties. Cellophane is extremely flexible and easily heat sealed.

Abbreviation for color electronic prepress systems, a high-end, computer-based system that is used to color correct scanned images and assemble image elements into final pages.

Alternate term for Transparency.

The process of making a film which is say, HDPE on one side, and LDPE on the other. Eg. a rope handled carrierbag can be HDPE (naturally matt and tactile) on the outside, with the puncture resistance and elasticity of LDPE on the inside

A clay and other material coating on paper to make it smoother and less absorbent to ink. Produces a smooth finish and better print but can rub off and crack on folds taking the ink with it. Therefore usually laminated to protect the ink from cracking.

Cold seal is an adhesive coating on laminates or plastic films that is pressure sensitive and allows packages to be sealed with minimal or no heat pressure.

The instructions for a multi color job, or the process of scanning a multicolor image such as a transparency to isolate the 4 process colors of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, & Black.

An item which product(s) are stored in. In the transport packaging industry, containers are used as storage for cargo during shipping, and often are made of wood, steel, or plastic materials.

Also; A trailer body that can easily be detached from a truck chassis for loading onto a vessel, a rail car, or stacked in a container depot. A container may be varied in length and width. Containers may be ventilated, refrigerated, insulated, vehicle rack, flat rack, open top, bulk liquid or equipped with interior devices.

Alternatively:

Putting goods into a standardized unit that can be handled by mechanized and frequently automated equipment.

A belt designed to carry materials and transfer them from one place to another.

A mechanical system used for carrying bulk material packages and objects from one place to another, e.g. conveyor belts.

The process of treating polyethylene film to give it a "key" to retain flexographic ink

Corrosion is a natural process. When products are fabricated out of iron, or other metals, it is natural for them to return to their original state. The metal begins to release its stored up energy by reacting with oxygen. This process is called corrosion. Factors Influencing Corrosion- The most common oxidation component influencing corrosion is the oxygen in both air and water. That is why meteorological elements such as: temperature, moisture are main factors influencing corrosion. Also, because of meteorological variations between two geographical points, products are subject to climatic stress. Different Forms of Corrosion: There are several types of electrochemical corrosion, depending on the material and the corrosive environment:

1.     General corrosion. The surface effect produced by most direct chemical attacks (e.g., as by an acid) is a uniform etching of the metal.
2.     Electrochemical corrosion. The most common form and it can vary depending on metals and the local environment.
3.     Atmospheric corrosion. Corrosion in air is the most relevant to transport packaging design.

Corrugated is made from paper made up cellulose fibres which can be virgin or recycled. The board consists of formed fluting that is faced with a liner on both sides. Corrugated board consists of one or more sheets of fluted paper adhered to one or more liner papers. The manufacturing process requires at least two layers of paper, very high humidity (steam), glue and heating only, that’s why corrugated is treated as environmental friendly product. A variety of boards are made using variations of:

·         Liner material
·         Fluting medium
·         Board construction

Made by a corrugator, corrugated board is a structured board formed by gluing one or more arched layers of corrugated medium to one or more flat-facing linerboards.

A machine that produces corrugated board by attaching fluting to liners.

A method of measuring a film’s impact strength or dynamic toughness. A hemispherical shaped, weighted "dart" is dropped onto a film sample.

Whan an image is pressed into paper so it lies below the surface.

Dots per Inch. Tones and process print are produced by printing millions of tiny dots of each selected colour. Graduations and photographic effects are therefore possible. DPI refers to the number of dots per line inch, so it is a measure of courseness or fineness of print. Typical dpi's are 55dpi for a Flexo Stack Press, to 100-130 for a Flexo CI Press. 175dpi is fairly typical for offset litho in carrierbag printing, dependent on paper finish. Please note the metric equivelant is dots per centimetre- expect about 2.5 times less! Beware that inch or centimetre is often unspecified. Also: LPI. Lines per inch, same as DPI. Don't confuse DPI with Percentage which is the size of the dot.

Paper with different colours or different finishes on either side of the sheet.

The ability of a material to return to its original shapes or sizes after having been deformed or subjected to strain.

When an image is pressed into paper and lays above the surface.

Creating a raised area, eg over text to enhance it. Embossing does not have to follow a print area: blind embossing. Debossing is to produce a depressed area to similar effect.

Eva ethyl vinyl acetate. Added to LDPE Freezer Bags to maintain flexibility when cold.

The process in which the extrusion of molten resin occurs through a die, which then produces a film.

A machine which produces Polyethylene film. Granules are melted and drawn out in a tube bubble to cool. The quicker the film is drawn out, the thinner the film, and the bigger the bubble, the wider the film. The tube is often then slit and wound ready for printing.

The process of feeding, melting, and pumping a material such that a desired shape or configuration can be created. It is a continuous process and utilizes a device similar to a meat grinder.

logical, systematic examination of an item to identify and analyze the probability, causes and consequences of potential and real failures

This is a packaging machine that combines the functions of filling and closing in one machine.

A packaging machine that measures a product from bulk by some predefined value, e.g. volume, mass, or level in a container.

A film can be defined as a thin layer of material usually made of transparent plastic often used to cover or wrap things.

Paper with a very thin coating.

primary containment system in which the product is sterilized (excluding shelf cartons and shipping containers) that protects the contents to the intended level over a specific period of time.

Note The intended level may be e.g. a barrier to physical, microbial or chemical challenges

Flexible packaging is material such as paper or foil used to form packaging for items such as bags, pouches, envelopes, etc

A printing method used for printing polythene and paper, using rotating blocks on cylinders to pick up ink from an anilox and place the ink on the material to be printed. Nearly all polythene is printed this way, and most volume paper carrierbags and flexible packaging.

Flexographic printing is a roller with a flexible rubber-like surface coated with quick-drying ink. The roller has a raised print pattern which rolls over the designated material to print a sharp, clear image.

A single ridge in the arched layered fluting medium on the corrugated roll.

Fluting is paper or board that has been transformed into a series of parallel arched layers, making up the ridged section of the corrugated board between liners.

Folding cartons are boxes pre-manufactured and delivered in flat-form ready to be erected by the user. Using folding cartons saves on delivery costs and allows the user to brand the packages before using them.

Form-fill-seal machines use heat-sealable plastic film to form a pouch, which is then filled with a product, sealed and cut.

A packaging machine in which a pre-made bag is taken from a magazine, opened, filled with product and then sealed.

A conformation irregularity found in rolls of material. A thick area in a film will produce a raised or elevated ring in a finished roll of product. Conversely, a thin area will result in a soft ring in a finished roll.

A type of smooth finish on paper or ink that reflects a relatively large amount of light.

a printing process where the image is engraved (electronically or chemically) in the form of cells in the surface of a metal cylinder. Ink is transferred to the substrate by passage between the inked cylinder and an impression cylinder under pressure.

Alternatively: When a pattern is engraved into a material by means of an engraved roller plate. The engraved plate is filled with ink and rotated on a cylinder over the designated material which then transfers the image onto it.

A grease & fat resistant paper. Also Glassine (Least resistant), Vegetable Parchment (more resistant than Glassine, whiter than Greaseproof) Greaseproof (most resistant)

A measurement of paper. Literally, Grammes per square meter. ie if a square meter of paper were weighed, how many grammes would show on the scales. It is worth remembering, if you buy a lot paper, that it is a measurement of weight, not thickness or strength. A Kraft, which is relatively dense and with long strong fibres, will be thinner than a bulkier, less dense Art of the same GSM. The Kraft is likely to be stronger, but the Art may well exhibit more bulk and be more rigid.

Stretch film designed for hand application.

High Density Polyethylene. The high density refers to the density of molecule chain in the polyethylene. More "crinkly and crackly" than LDPE, and can be supplied as thin film, eg 8-18 Micron economical counterbag or carrierbag, or as "thick film" 30-120 Micron carrierbag.

A method of sealing two thermoplastic coatings to a material to protect it. It is sealed with adhesive, glue or wax which is set at a certain temperature and pressure.

Heat-transfer printing is the process used to transfer ink on a carrier paper to another surface. When heat and pressure is applied to the carrier paper, the ink is transferred. The types of heat transfer printing paper vary depending on the different receiving surfaces such as ceramic, cloth and heavy fabrics.

A seal that excludes air and will be leakproof at normal temperatures and different atmospheric pressures.

A photographic system which uses laser lights to expose film patterns, which when viewed forms a 3D image called a hologram. When looking at the hologram light will reflect off it and may change its image depending on which angle it is being looked at. Holographics are commonly used for quality control and copy-protection.

Light weight board paper for writing and easy erasure.

Injection blow moulding is a process used in the packaging industry to mould plastic products. A molten polymer is injected into a mould around a core rod to form the exterior of the shape and the screw neck. The polymer is then transferred to a different mould where the core rod opens to allow compressed air in, which expands the polymer into the shape of the new mould resulting it its finished shape. Products made by the injection blow molding process include bottles, caps and boxes.

The ink jet printing method uses jets of ink droplets sprayed through computer nozzles, controlled by digital signals to create images on paper.

A packaging machine that inspects products, packages or packaging components, for a particular attribute (e.g. size, color, mass), and reject items which fall ouside the pre-set values.

A liquid laminate coating which is bonded and cured with infrared lighting.

ISPS code is a new, comprehensive security regime that seeks to establish an international framework of co-operation between governments, government agencies and the shipping and port industries in order to detect and take preventive measures against security incidents affecting ships or port facilities used in international trade.

A padded envelope in which many kinds of objects can be placed in and posted without fear of breaking.

A high quality construction paper which can be additionally clay coated one or both sides.
Strong paper, usually brown, used for wrapping purposes and to make brown paper bags.

Labeling equipment is used to apply labels, codes, decorations and other markings to packages.

A product consisting of two or more sheets or cellulose acetate films joined together, with glue, adhesive or wax, this is normally used to protect the object from being tampered with or to protect it from destructive particles.

Low Density Polyethylene. The low density refers to the density of molecule chain in the polyethylene. It is more elastic (stretchy) and tears less easily than HDPE. It has a softer feel and is more glossy than HDPE. Can be mixed with HDPE to make a blend.

Material which is used to seal a blister pack.

Short for Offset Lithography. A printing method used for printing paper. A non relief process based on the principle of oil repelling water on re-usable flexible metal plates. Produces a higher quality image than Flexographic on paper and is used for top of the market handmade carrierbags.

A method of printing using a chemically-coated flat stone such as limestone or a metal plate which is treated. The image areas that are to be printed on attract ink and the non-image areas repel the oil based ink.

Linear Low Density Polyethylene

Logistics is a management body responsible for controlling the procurement, transportation, and flow of goods and materials needed for a certain project or operation. In military terms it can also involve movement of personnel.

Perpendicular to film web width

Stretch film designed for stretch film equipment.

(MF) a process of mechanically polishing paper between cylinders

(MG). Usually on Kraft of 60 GSM up. Rougher than MF

A strong, buff-colored paper used to make envelopes and file folders.

Paper eg newsprint paper, made from low quality pulp, eg trees minus their leaves but including bark and pulped mechanically. The paper will have remaining lignin and other "impurities" which is why your newspaper turns yellow in the sun, and who knows, may grow back into a tree when planted.

Newly developed polyethylene resins produced using "Metallocene" catalyst. It allows the resin manufacturer to custom tailor properties. Compared to other linear low density resins, Metallocene resin stretch film .can achieve greater puncture resistance and greater clarity.

Attribute of a packaging system which prevents the ingress of microorganisms under specified conditions

Metric measurement of thickness of Polythene film or Card. 1 Micron = 4 gauge. eg 45 Micron = 180 gauge. See gauge. Interestingly, (well, we think interesting) Polythene is specified in Micron, (Thickness) but Paper is usually specified in GSM, which is a unit of weight.

Lighter GSM-Ribbed Brown Kraft used for counterbags, not often seen now.

A cheap method of printing using a plastic stencil made by hand which is mounted on a rotating drum containing ink. It can print off up to several thousands of copies at a time.

A preservation technique used to prolong the shelf life of processed or fresh food by changing the composition of the air surrounding the food in the package. Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) is used for different products, therefore the gas mixtures within the package depends on the product type, temperature and packaging materials.

A machine which is used to test the bursting strength of paper.

Non Destructive Testing (NDT). Testing to find defects in materials using techniques that do not damage or destroy the items being tested.

A pack or container which is designed for single use only.

Characteristic of paper that helps prevent printing on one side from showing on the other.

Opaque materials do not allow light to pass through them. Opaque pouches, PVC film and ink for labels are commonly used in the packaging industry.

attribute of the packaging material and/or system to allow it to achieve the required performance without detrimental effect on the medical device

Wooden, Plastic, Steel Or Carton Board platform used as a base for loading and moving paper and printed products.

Carton where both tuck ends are attached to the same panel

A transparent patch glued on the inside of an aperture handle carrier bag to reinforce the handle area.

PET is a thermoplastic created when two substances react to form a resin with good resistance and barrier properties against sunlight, oil and grease.

Polypropylene Film: Two types: Cast: Very clear, but tears easily in some directions. Used for food packaging. Blown: May be less clear but tear resistant in all directions. Polypropylene Ropes: When woven, produces a gloss finish compared with cotton or Acrylic.

A mono-layer blister film which is used for packaging pharmaceutical goods. It is rigid, lightweight and flexible at low temperatures and primarily used as an insulation material.

A printing machine which also converts corrugated board into cases using either simple wheel or cross creasing and punch-slotting devices

A closure, usually plastic, that is pushed into the opening or neck of a container to form a seal and is held in place by friction.

A form of thermoplastic polymer. PVC is a very common material and is used for a huge range of products such as plastic cards, piping, window and door frames and many packaging purposes.

The equipment used to transform ethylene gas to polyethylene.

A coating which is applied to label backing paper to aid removal of self-adhesive labels.

Backing paper for self-adhesive labels which can be easily removed.

A carton where the end tuck flaps are extensions of opposite carton faces.

Brown Kraft with a shaded stripes to simulate a Ribbed watermark, originally the mark left by the wire mesh on extraction from the paper pulp.

A method of bunching stretch film.

A traditional name for Flexographic printing blocks or stereos, because they were originally made from... natural rubber.

Containers or modules in different configurations for various use and needs.

is a process where a printed sleeve-like plastic film is inserted over the product, then moves by the means of conveyor belts to a heat or steam tunnel where it shrink to fit the product.

Shrink wrapping is thin, tight fitting plastic wrap used in packaging. When passed through a heat source, the film shrinks in to the shape of the wrapped product.

Alternate term for Pallet.

Attributes of the packaging material and/or system that allow it to withstand both the sterilization process and to attain the required conditions for sterilization within the final package.

attributes of the packaging material and/or system that allow it to both

withstand the sterilization process and attain the required conditions for sterilization within the final package

a highly stretchable plastic film that is wrapped around items. The elastic recovery keeps the items tightly bound.
It is frequently used to unitize pallet loads but also may be used for bundling smaller items.
The most common stretch wrap material is linear low-density polyethylene or LLDPE but other types of polyethylene and PVC can also be used. Many films have about 500% stretch at break but are only stretched to about 100 – 300% in use.
Other properties such as break strength, cling, clarity, tear resistance, puncture resistance, static discharge, etc. are also important.

A combination of factors related to the ability of a material to be stretched or elongated (i.e. how easily does a film stretch, how much will it stretch, does it return to its original length?)

To calender paper extensively until very glossy.

Chemical substances added to increase the "tack" of the parent or base material.

The resistance of the film to be torn. This is quantified by Elmendorf Tear testing, and is measured as the force required to propagate an initiated tear in the MD or TD direction.

Grade of paper characterized by textured surfaces.

A process of forming thermoplastic sheet by heating a sheet of plastic and transforming it in to a surface mold.

Thermoplastic is a type of plastic that will repeatedly soften when heated and harden when cooled. The plastic can be moulded and shaped when heated, keeping its shape when cool.

A plastic material that will undergo or has already undergone a chemical reaction through heat or catalysts to form a solid. Once the material has been heated, it does not go back to its original state and does not soften when reheated.

Used to describe HDPE bags of around 25 Micron and less.

Powder forming the image in photocopy.

Positive photographic image, usually in color, on film allowing light to pass through.

Direction across the stretch film web.

Liquid laminate bonded and cured with ultraviolet light.

Cures under ultra violet light. More rub-proof than water or solvent based inks.

Vacuum forming is a method for thermally shaping a flat plastic sheet in to a three-dimensional shape by heating the sheet and withdrawing the air between the sheet and mold.

When a machine withdraws the air from the plastic packaging prior to sealing the product. Often used with food to stop air particles from contaminating food.

Clear liquid applied like ink on press for beauty and protection.

A supermarket style of carrierbag, originally patented, where the handle is cut out of a pre-folded and welded tube, effectively creating 8 thicknesses of material to carry the weight of a weekly shop in a material which may be only 15 Micron thick.

A printing press which has a rotary action, and uses large rolls of paper, poly or foil.

An additive which is put into the paper when manufactured which prevents the paper from breaking apart when it comes into contact with moisture.

A box made from wood or plywood bound together and supported by wire. The box is sealed by twisting the wire ends.

A type of paper. Confusingly, does not mean made from a wood free pulp. It is chemically rather than mechanically pulped paper. Very white compared with Kraft and retains its whiteness, but shorter fibres give less mechanical strength compared with Kraft or Art. Can be clay coated.

A packaging machine that wraps flexible packaging material, e.g. Paper, plastic film, aluminum around a product or group of products.

A bag which is resealable and reclose able by two plastic components interlock at the top of the bag. It is reusable and flexible.

Lack of resistance to tear propagation or an initiated TD cut or tear. Once the film has been torn or cut, the resulting slip rapidly opens and completes a full web break.