Packaging Technology articles from April 1994

Packaging Technology archives from April 1994

Migration in packaging.
April 1, 1994... Migration can be defined as mass transfer between components of packaging materials and the contents of packages. It can operate in two ways, i.e., from packaging material to food which is the generally accepted meaning, or from food to...

National's product packaging cuts costs, aids efficiency. (National Starch and Chemical Ltd.)
April 1, 1994... National Starch & Chemical has taken a leaf out of its own book in the packaging of its products. It has announced a series of new packaging systems which are not only environmentally responsible but which also make the handling of its...

Protecting packaged goods against moisture.
April 1, 1994... Clay and Silica Gel Desiccation: An Analysis of Variance Production protection during packaging is a constant concern for any business. For years, numerous companies in a wide range of industries have been using desiccants to prevent damaged...

Stochastic screening technology for flexo.
April 1, 1994... Barco Graphics, who supply prepress systems for the packaging industry, has introduced a stochastic screening technology called Monet Screens. Monet screens were designed to cope with specific aspects of several printing processes found in this...

Automated checkweighing system reduces overfilling at Irlam Edible Oils.
April 1, 1994... An automated checkweighing and quality control system supplied by Sartorius is helping Irlam Edible Oils reduce overfilling and improve product consistency. RECENTLY installed within the production facility of Irlam Edible Oils in Higher...

Simulation of the impact behaviours of a packet with discrete contents.
April 1, 1994... Introduction Numerous studies investigating the impact behaviour of rigid or semi-rigid containers have already been reported in the literature. [1] [2] [3] So far, however, most of these investigations have concentrated on methods for...