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Flexibles

Flexible packaging polymer primer

With a beginning understanding of the attributes desired for a film package, the next step is winnowing down the huge selection of possible polymers to those that offer the best combination of cost and performance for your needs.

October 17, 2013

Flexibles

Common ways flexible packaging projects can fail

Flexible packaging for consumer goods is gradually claiming market share in a number of categories.

October 16, 2013

Flexibles

Principal flexible packaging performance characteristics

For many years, packaging professionals summarized the functions of packages into three major “buckets”: Protection, Utility, and Motivation.

October 16, 2013

Flexibles

Food packaging is designed to withstand Antarctic expedition

Specially designed food packaging for Antarctic journey is engineered to resist punctures, stay flexible in sub-zero temps, and resist splitting on impact.

October 15, 2013

Flexibles

Milwaukee gets word out on plastic film recycling

Milwaukee engages in partnerships to encourage consumers to recycle not just plastic bags, but also plastic film wraps used for product packaging as well.

October 15, 2013

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Determining when to rebuild or replace a form/fill/seal machine

Here are some warning signs that may indicate it’s time to either rebuild or recondition your form/fill/seal machine.

October 13, 2013

Flow wrapping

Best practices when specifying flow-wrapping equipment

Flow wrappers are a cost-effective way to package products. Because they are often used for baked goods and other products whose dimensions and other characteristics can change, a thorough knowledge of the product and process is the key to success.

October 11, 2013

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Flexible pouches and containers with 360° graphics

Ampac demonstrates a variety of high-density polyethylene pouches with easy-opening features, as well as convenient containers, which provide 360° graphics

October 11, 2013

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Tips for a successful flexible packaging line start-up

Here are some tips for a successful line installation and start-up.

October 11, 2013

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Trends in form/fill/seal equipment

Here are some of the latest trends in form/fill/seal equipment.

October 10, 2013

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Bagger features ultrasonic sealing

From Triangle Package Machinery's XYM series of baggers comes a stainless steel version that offers ultrasonic sealing, which pushes interfering product out of the way so that seal integrity is assured.

October 10, 2013

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Six common pitfalls to avoid on bagging machinery projects

Form/fill/seal or bagging machinery projects fail for a number of reasons.

October 10, 2013