March 8, 2013
Flexible packaging specification guidelines... Ron Romanik, Contributing Editor How do you get started with the process of deciding what film or films to use or include in a flexible structure or rigid package with film barrier? Plenty of polymers and film production methods are in common use in the industry. A basic understanding of the choices available and the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches can simplify the selection process and get you moving faster toward a good solution. This section will provide a look at the basics of an area of technology that is fundamental to the flexible packaging industry, has application to some semi-rigid and rigid packages, and affects every consumer who purchases packaged goods. Let's get started. 1. Start at square one. Before even starting to think about polymers and production options, it's important to first know what to focus on. The goal is to specify the attributes or properties that matter in converting and end use for film structures that work in such a way that the supplier can make satisfactory structures consistently and efficiently, and that the converter and end user receive materials that consistently meet their needs at a cost appropriate for the use. 2. Take an integrated perspective. It's critical to appreciate the multifaceted goal of a flexible package project while breaking down the essential elements of this goal so they guide us in our choosing and specifying activities. Remember that this is not an exercise in choosing just a couple of elements. Flexible packaging development requires a coherent, integrated approach that needs all elements in place to succeed. Read more tips on specifying flexible packaging... New materials and containers Expanded HDPE bottle collection >> No-spill flower packaging >> Foldable beverage bottle/carton >> Corrugated, recyclable bulk bins for poultry >> Supplier News Constantia Flexibles acquires label manufacturer Spear >> Selig becomes Selig Group with newly formed business divisions >> Portola Packaging invests $12 million in closure business >> Curwood to supply MicVac tray and lidding film >> Video Stand-up pouch machine with top spout closure applicator Shown at the AlliedFlex Technologies booth is the Mespack H-220 stand-up pouch machine that automatically applies a special top spout closure for products including baby foods and applesauce. Get the Playbook! Packaging World’s free, comprehensive Package Development Playbook jam-packed with strategies for success, best practices, and pitfalls to avoid. » Find machinery and material suppliers » Post a job for free (share this with your HR dept) » See packaging jobs » Reprint, re-use or license articles from this newsletter	This issue proudly brought to you by: Watch our video: See how clear plastic packaging sells See how eyetracking research proves that clear plastic packaging outperforms paperboard boxes with up to 500% more purchases of clamshells. Klöckner Pentaplast White Paper: Eyetracking study report: clamshells vs paperboard boxes Read how different styles of packaging influence a customer’s point-of-sale behavior. Eyetracking research shows clamshells are looked at faster, more frequently, and for longer periods of time than paperboard boxes, with some products seeing as much as 500% more sales. Klöckner Pentaplast White Paper: How to choose the right film for your roll-sleeve project With kp’s innovative Pentalabel® roll-sleeve labeling solutions, you get the brand impact of vivid, full-body graphics with your existing roll-fed machinery. Read our white paper and discover our experts’ opinions on how to choose the right material for your roll-sleeve project. Klöckner Pentaplast SmartCycle® S100 films - Certified 100% recycled content Read how SmartCycle® S100 films are made from 100% post-consumer recycled beverage bottles, unlike other PCR films which combine PCR content and virgin resin. Klöckner Pentaplast
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