Packaging Terms

Please click on a letter to see a list of Packaging Terms that begin with that letter.

   Filters:  
#    A    B    C    D    E    F    G    H    I    J    K    L    M    N    O    P    Q    R    S    T    U    V    W    X    Y    Z    All   
F-217

Manufactured by Tri-Seal, a Tekni-Plex Company. A three-ply coextruded material. Foamed low density polyethylene ì core between two solid layers of low density polyethylene. (.040 ì thickness) Density 23-27 lbs./cu. ft. Many variants of F-217 are available. Application: General purpose. Used to seal cosmetics, liquors, ì drugs, foods and other products.
> Ask about F-217

F-217-3

Manufactured by Tri-Seal, a Tekni-Plex Company. Coextrusion of low-density polyethylene / foamed polyethylene / ì low-density polyethylene. Has greater density than F-217.
> Ask about F-217-3

Fastener System

Any engineered device used in an assembly process. One example is a fastener for collapsible, reusable or one way shipping and storage containers, i.e., boxes, cases, crates or bins.
> Ask about Fastener System

FDA

Food & Drug Administration. This agency governs what items may be used in foods, drugs and cosmetics. It regulates the labeling of foods, drugs, cosmetics and devices under both FPLA (Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, 1966) and FFDCA (Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act).
> Ask about FDA

Feature

In RapidFind, Feature is one of the search criteria. In all product types - Glass, Plastic and Closures - a Feature is one outstanding property of the item. Selecting a Feature in addition to a Style can effectively narrow the results of a search. In the Glass and Plastic product types, Features include Indent (for label), Round Shoulder, Footed, etc. In the Closure product type, a Feature can define a Style of closure. For example, Features such as Flip Top, Trigger Sprayer and Turret all identify Dispensing Style closures. In Continuous Thread closures, a Feature identifies a property, such as smooth, ribbed, tall, etc.
> Ask about Feature

Feltboard

Feltboard is a backing material to which facings are laminated in ì the manufacture of duplex liners. This backing is similar to ì pulpboard except that it is made of more highly refined fibers. ì It has no recognized advantage over pulpboard, other than perhaps ì in specialized instances where its whiter, more highly refined ì appearance may be a factor.
> Ask about Feltboard

Fill Point

The level to which a container must be filled to furnish a designated quantity of the contents.
> Ask about Fill Point

Filler

An inexpensive, inert substance added to a plastic to make it less costly. Fillers may also improve physical properties, particularly hardness, stiffness and impact strength. Filler particles are usually small.
> Ask about Filler

Film

(1) Unsupported, basically organic non-fibrous, thin, flexible material not usually exceeding 0.0003 inch in thickness. (2) Generally, a thin coating.
> Ask about Film

Filters

Various types of filters and filtration products are available, including laboratory, semiconductor, chemical processing, and wine and beer industries uses.
> Ask about Filters

Finish

In general, the plastic forming the opening of a container shaped to accomodate a specific closure. Also, the ultimate surface structure of an article. In RapidFind, Finish is one of the search criteria as described below. In the Glass and Plastic product types, Finish is expressed as 24-410, 20mm Crimp, 38mm Snap, etc. The Finish description reflects the outside diameter of a bottle or jar's neck in mm's, and a thread configuration or some other description of how the closure fits on the container. In the Closure product type, Finish refers to the thread configuration. Common configurations are -410, -2030, etc.
> Ask about Finish

Fitment

A plug that fits within the neck of a bottle to control the flow of products such suntan lotions, coupled with a non-dispensing closure. The primary (non-dispensing) closure is usually removed each time to provide the desired function, while the fitment (plug) remains in place.
> Ask about Fitment

Flame Treating

Exposing plastic bottles or film to a a gas flame to promote oxidation and increase the polarity of the surface, which makes them receptive to inks, lacquers and adhesives. The amount of flame treatment is dependent on the condition and position of the flame and the time of exposure.
> Ask about Flame Treating

Flange

(1) Generally, a projecting or flared edge, rib, etc., to hold, strengthen or facilitate the use of an object or part. (2) In steel drums and cans, a right angle flare or nearly right angle formed in the ends of the body-cylinder to enable heads and bottoms to be double seamed to the body. (3) In drum closures, the threaded fitting which receives the closure plug.
> Ask about Flange

Flange Cap Seal

Tamper resistant closure over plugs in drums and pails.
> Ask about Flange Cap Seal

Flanged Bottom

A bottom defect. A rim of glass around the bottom of the ware at the mold parting line.
> Ask about Flanged Bottom

Flash

Extra plastic attached to a molding along the parting line; it must be removed before the part can be considered finished. Also called a fin or cut-off.
> Ask about Flash

Flash Line

A raised line appearing on the surface of a molding and formed at the junction of mold faces.
> Ask about Flash Line

Flask

A style of narrow-neck bottle, usually of elliptical cross section, with flattened side walls having a width of four or more times the thickness.
> Ask about Flask

Flexible Packaging

Packaging involving the use of such flexible materials as foils, films, paper, flexible sheeting, etc., to form the container, basically wraps, bags, envelopes and pouches.
> Ask about Flexible Packaging

Flexographic Printing

Formerly called aniline printing. A method of rotary letterpress printing that employs rubber or plastic plates and rapid drying inks. Extensively used in the printing of packaging materials as well as other printing applications.
> Ask about Flexographic Printing

Flint

Clear glass used for all types of containers.
> Ask about Flint

FLPE

Fluorinated high density polyethylene.
> Ask about FLPE

FLPP

Fluorinated polypropylene.
> Ask about FLPP

Fluid Handling Products

Items include bulk containers, drums, rigid or plastic containers, steel, plastic or fiber containers, collapsible containers, dispensers, fuel containers, tanks, water containers and bag-in-box containers.
> Ask about Fluid Handling Products

Fluorination

Single Step Fluorination: Molding of containers using fluorine instead of air. This process creates a chemical reaction by which a barrier layer is created on the interior surfaces of the container. Also called in-line fluorination. Post Treatment Fluorination: This process of treating existing containers involves exposing the containers to a controlled environment which introduces fluorine to the treatment chamber. The exposure to the fluorine effects a barrier on both the internal and external surfaces of the container in the same manner as Single Step Fluorination.
> Ask about Fluorination

Fluorination Service

A treatment to enhance the barrier properties of a container.
> Ask about Fluorination Service

Fluorocarbons

Liquid or gaseous compounds used as a propellent for aerosols or for refrigerants. Also known as solid thermoplastic materials. Typical fluorocarbons are Teflon (polytetranuoroethylene), TFE (Teflon tetrafluoroethylene), FEP (Teflon fluorinated ethylene propylene and KEL-F (polymonochlorotrifluoroethylene). Fluorocarbons are noted for their chemical inertness and high temperature resistance.
> Ask about Fluorocarbons

Flute

(1) A rib or corrugation on a surface; one of the undulations of a corrugated material. (2) A flat surface in a cylindrical container.
> Ask about Flute

Foil (Laminated)

Foil bonded to other materials such as paper, board, films, etc., by means of an adhesive.
> Ask about Foil (Laminated)

FoilSeal 1-12

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Adheres to PE containers with a welded bond. With a pulp backing, provides a tamper evident seal for pharmaceutical, anti-freeze and windshield solvent applications. Composition: .0005" foil, .0005" PET, and .0015" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Unipac SG75 and ISPE, Sancap HS057, Tekniplex HS130, Techseal HS-1, Meyer PE30/12/35, Sonoco IHS705.
> Ask about FoilSeal 1-12

FoilSeal 1-13

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. With a pulp backing, provides a clean peel seal on PE containers for dairy, water and food applications, and a clean peel seal on PP containers for cosmetics (skin care) applications. Composition: .001" foil, and .002" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Unipac ISPE/PP, Sancap HS131, Meyer PE/PP, Sonoco IHS205, and Triseal TR758.
> Ask about FoilSeal 1-13

FoilSeal 1-15

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. The PET layer provides an added barrier. With a foam backing, provides a clean peel seal on PE containers for soup base, ketchup, skin care product, BBQ sauce, and fruit juice applications. With a pulp backing, provides a clean peel seal on PP containers for cosmetic, soup base, ethnic sauce, and condiment applications. Composition: .001" foil, .0005" PET, and .002" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Unipac ISPE/PP, Sancap HS415, Techseal HS-2, Meyer PE/PP, Sonoco IHS205.
> Ask about FoilSeal 1-15

FoilSeal 1-16

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. With a pulp backing, provides a clean peel seal on PE containers for dairy, water and food applications, and a clean peel seal on PP containers for cosmetics (skin care) applications. Composition: .0005" foil, and .002" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Unipac ISPE/PP, Sancap HS131, Meyer PE/PP, Sonoco IHS205, and Triseal TR758.
> Ask about FoilSeal 1-16

FoilSeal 1-17

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Adheres to PE containers with a welded bond. Allows easy entry. With a foam backing, provides a tamper evident seal for pharmaceutical, anti-freeze and windshield solvent applications. Composition: .0005" foil, and .0015" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Unipac SG100 and ISPE/EO, Sancap HS702, Tekniplex HS123.
> Ask about FoilSeal 1-17

FoilSeal 1-18

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. The PET layer provides an added barrier. With a foam backing, provides a clean peel seal on PE containers for soup base, ketchup, skin care product, BBQ sauce, and fruit juice applications. Composition: .0005" foil, .0005" PET, and .002" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Unipac ISPE/PP, Sancap HS415, Techseal HS-2, Meyer PE/PP, Sonoco IHS205.
> Ask about FoilSeal 1-18

FoilSeal 1-19

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Provides an excellent chemical and barrier. With a pulp backing, provides a tamper evident with barrier seal on PE containers for chemical and some solvent applications. Composition: .001" foil, .0005" barrier layer, and .0015" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Meyer PE30/12/60, Sonoco IHS220.
> Ask about FoilSeal 1-19

FoilSeal 1-21

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Added layer for high barrier. With board backing, provides clean peel with barrier seal on PE containers for soup base, ketchup, skin care products, BBQ sauce, and fruit juice applications. With foam backing, provides clean peel with barrier seal on PP containers for cosmetic, soup base, ethnic sauce, and condiment applications. Composition: .001" foil, .0005" barrier layer, and .002" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Unipac ISPEPP, Triseal TR736.
> Ask about FoilSeal 1-21

FoilSeal 1-22

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Clean peel seal from PE and PP containers with added layer for high barrier. Composition: .0005" foil, .0005" barrier layer, and .002" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Unipac ISPEPP, Triseal TR736.
> Ask about FoilSeal 1-22

FoilSeal 3-19

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. With a pulp backing, provides a clean peel seal on PET or PVC containers for peanut butter, isotonic drink, edible oil, water and juice applications. Composition: .001" foil, and .0005" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Unipac SG90 and ISCT, Sancap HS194, Tekniplex HS165, Techseal HS-3, Sonoco IHS640, Triseal TRPET.
> Ask about FoilSeal 3-19

FoilSeal 3-24

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Has a thicker heat seal layer for added barrier performance. Provides a clean peel seal from PET and PVC containers. Composition: .001" foil, and .001" heat seal layer.
> Ask about FoilSeal 3-24

FoilSeal 3-25

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. With a foam backing, provides a clean peel seal on PET or PVC containers for peanut butter, isotonic drink, edible oil, water and juice applications. Composition: .0005" foil, and .0005" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Unipac SG90 and ISCT, Sancap HS194, Tekniplex HS165, Techseal HS-3, Sonoco IHS640, Triseal TRPET.
> Ask about FoilSeal 3-25

FoilSeal 3-26

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Has a thicker heat seal layer for added barrier performance. Provides a clean peel seal from PET and PVC containers. Composition: .0005" foil, and .001" heat seal layer.
> Ask about FoilSeal 3-26

FoilSeal 3-27

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Has an added layer for high barrier performance. With a foam backing, provides a clean peel seal from PET and PVC containers for ethnic sauce, salad dressing, and condiment applications. Composition: .001" foil, .0005" barrier layer, and .0005" heat seal layer. Equivalent liner: Unipac ISCT.
> Ask about FoilSeal 3-27

FoilSeal 3-30

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Aggressive bond to PET (leaving residue on container lip) and CPET and PVC (without leaving residue). Offers clean peel seal on PEN. With a foam backing, provides a clean peel seal from CPET containers for water and isotonic applications. Composition: .0005" aluminum foil, and .0008" heat seal layer. Equivalent liner: Unipac ISPET/PVC
> Ask about FoilSeal 3-30

FoilSeal 3-31

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Aggressive bond to PET (leaving residue on container lip) and CPET and PVC (without leaving residue). Offers clean peel seal on PEN. With a foam backing, provides a clean peel seal from CPET containers for water and isotonic applications. Composition: .001" aluminum foil, and .0008" heat seal layer. Equivalent liner: Unipac ISPET/PVC.
> Ask about FoilSeal 3-31

FoilSeal 3-32

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Aggressive bond to PET (leaving residue on container lip) and CPET and PVC (without leaving residue) with added layer for high barrier. Offers clean peel seal on PEN. With a foam backing, provides a clean peel seal from CPET containers for pasteurization, hot fill-190f, processed and food applications. With pulp backing, provides tamper evident seal on PET and PVC for salsa and picante sauce applications. Composition: .005" foil, .0005" barrier layer, and .0008" heat seal layer. Equivalent liner: Unipac ISPET/PVC.
> Ask about FoilSeal 3-32

FoilSeal 3X6

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Aggressive bond to PET (leaving residue on container lip) and CPET and PVC (without leaving residue) with added layer for high barrier. Offers clean peel seal on PEN. With a foam backing, provides a clean peel seal on CPET containers for pasteurization, hot fill-190f, processed and food applications. Successful applications include pickles, fruits, dairy-based drinks and soup. Composition: .001" foil, .0005" barrier layer, and .0008" heat seal layer.
> Ask about FoilSeal 3X6

FoilSeal 3X7

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Welded bond to PET and PVC leaving residue on container lip. Offers clean peel seal on PEN. With a foam backing, provides a tamper evident with barrier seal on CPET containers for hot-fill food 190f applications. Successful applications include pickles, fruits, dairy-based drinks and soup. Composition: .001" foil, .0005" barrier layer, and .0008" heat seal layer.
> Ask about FoilSeal 3X7

FoilSeal 4-17

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Provides a welded bond on P/P containers. Composition: .0005" foil, .0005" PET, and .0015" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Unipac ISPP, SANCAP HS295, Techseal HS-4, Meyer PP, and Sonoco IHS305.
> Ask about FoilSeal 4-17

FoilSeal 4-18

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Adheres to PP containers with a welded bond. Allows easy entry. Composition: .0005" foil, and .0015" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Unipac SG101 and ISPP/EO, Sancap HS128, Meyer PP, Sonoco IHS805.
> Ask about FoilSeal 4-18

FoilSeal 4-6

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Adheres to PP containers with a welded bond. Allows easy entry. With a pulp backing, provides a tamper evident seal for cosmetic (skin care) and food applications. Composition: .001" foil, and .0015" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Unipac SG101 and ISPP/EO, Sancap HS128, Meyer PP, Sonoco IHS805.
> Ask about FoilSeal 4-6

FoilSeal 4X5

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Added layer for high barrier. Clean peel seal to PP containers. Successful applications include pickles, fruits, dairy-based drinks and soup. Composition: .001" foil, .001" barrier layer, and .002" heat seal layer.
> Ask about FoilSeal 4X5

FoilSeal 5-10

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Provides welded bond to PS. Venting liner with universal seal. For dry products only. Vent option available. Composition: .001" aluminum foil, .005" paper, and .0015" heat seal layer.
> Ask about FoilSeal 5-10

FoilSeal 5-4

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Provides welded bond. Universal seal (treated glass). For dry products only, tamper-indicating universal seal (treated glass). Vent option available. Composition: .001" foil, .002" paper, and .0015" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Unipac SG104, Sancap HSO35/30, Tekniplex HS405/435.
> Ask about FoilSeal 5-4

FoilSeal 5-5

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Provides welded bond. Universal seal (treated glass). For dry products only, tamper-indicating universal seal (treated glass). Vent option available. Composition: .0005" foil, .002" paper, and .0015" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Unipac SG104, Sancap HSO35/30, Tekniplex HS405/435.
> Ask about FoilSeal 5-5

FoilSeal 5-6

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Provides welded bond. Universal seal (treated glass). Can use with liquids. Composition: .002" paper, .0005" bonding layer, .001" foil, and .0015" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Meyer UNV.
> Ask about FoilSeal 5-6

FoilSeal 5-7

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Provides welded bond. With pulp backing, provides tamper evident seal to P/S containers for pharmaceutical applications. Composition: .001" aluminum foil, and .0015" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Unipac SG104, Meyer UNV.
> Ask about FoilSeal 5-7

FoilSeal 5-8

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Provides welded bond. Universal seal (treated glass). Can use with liquids. Composition: .002" paper, .0003" foil, and .0015" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Unipac SG102, Meyer UNV.
> Ask about FoilSeal 5-8

FoilSeal 5-9

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Universal innerseal that will seal to all container materials (including treated glass) with varying degrees of adhesion. Composition: .001" aluminum foil, .0005" bonding layer, and .001" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Unipac SG108, Sancap HS592, Tekniplex HS153.
> Ask about FoilSeal 5-9

FoilSeal 7-12S

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Provides clean peel seal from treated glass and PE containers. PET layer for added barrier properties. Composition: .001" foil, .0005" PET, and .002" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Unipac ISV, Sancap HS150.
> Ask about FoilSeal 7-12S

FoilSeal 7-19S

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Provides clean peel seal from treated glass and PE containers. PET layer for added barrier properties. Composition: .0005" foil, .0005" PET, and .002" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Unipac ISV, Sancap HS150.
> Ask about FoilSeal 7-19S

FoilSeal 7-6S

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Provides clean peel seal from treated glass and PE containers. Composition: .001" foil, and .00175" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Unipac SG105 and ISG, Sancap HS402, Tekniplex 125, Meyer SURLYN, Sonoco IHS190.
> Ask about FoilSeal 7-6S

FoilSeal 8-1S

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Welded bond. With pulp backing, provides tamper evident seal on barex containers for automotive and chemical applications. Composition: .001" foil. Equivalent liners: Techseal HS-6.
> Ask about FoilSeal 8-1S

FoilSeal M-1

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Adheres to PE containers with a welded bond. With a pulp backing, provides a tamper evident seal for pharmaceutical, anti-freeze and windshield solvent applications. Composition: .001" foil, .0005" PET, and .0015" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Unipac SG75 and ISPE, Sancap HS057, Tekniplex HS130, Techseal HS-1, Meyer PE30/12/35, Sonoco IHS705.
> Ask about FoilSeal M-1

FoilSeal M-4

Manufactured by Selig Sealing Products. Offers welded bond to P/P containers. With a pulp backing, provides a tamper evident with barrier welded bond on P/P containers for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. Composition: .001" foil, .0005" PET, and .0015" heat seal layer. Equivalent liners: Unipac ISPP, SANCAP HS295, Techseal HS-4, Meyer PP, and Sonoco IHS305.
> Ask about FoilSeal M-4

Folding Carton

A container made of bending grades of paperboard. Formed by the maker, and to be set up, filled and closed by the user. Folding cartons are made in a multitude of styles, a few of which are: tuck-end carton, reverse tuck, straight tuck, two-piece and many others. A general class of paperboard container, distinct from set-up boxes and corrugated and solid fibre boxes.
> Ask about Folding Carton

Food Packing Products

Wood barrels and tubs with liners, bags, flexible packaging, such as food seasoning, spice, snack and beverage envelopes, plastic baskets, rigid plastic containers, and plastic and foam products such as insulated containers, dry ice storage chests, and refrigerant packs.
> Ask about Food Packing Products

Friction Fit

Refers to a type of plug can closure. The plug is designed so that frictional resistance to movement exists between the plug and the part of the container designed to hold it.
> Ask about Friction Fit

Frosting

A crystalline finish or pattern on a glass surface.
> Ask about Frosting

F-Style Can

Called "F" because it was originally created to package Flit insecticide. It is a rectangular metal can with a pouring spout.
> Ask about F-Style Can

Related Pages
 
Follow Us!
   
TricorBraun on Twitter
  • RT @packagingdiva: RT @eheebs: Boomers dominate 1,023 out of 1,083 consumer packaged goods categories! #CPG #Packaging
    7/30/2010 10:02:36 AM by tricorbraun
  • RT @packagingdiva:" target="_blank">@packagingdiva: #Eco #Packaging Tweet Of The Day: Mushrooms used to make eco-friendly packaging @ http://is.gd/dRqIC #green
    7/29/2010 4:38:42 PM by tricorbraun
  • RT @packagingdiva:" target="_blank">@packagingdiva: #Eco #Packaging Tweet Of The Day: Mushrooms used to make eco-friendly packaging @ http://is.gd/dRqIC #green
    7/29/2010 4:38:01 PM by caliberwinepak
  • RT @GeorgiaWineries: Nice blog post about Georgia wine country. http://tinyurl.com/2vbg3jw
    7/29/2010 4:37:07 PM by caliberwinepak
  • Interesting disc on composting bio-resins. Working on mobile composting units Food service items good use - good idea to food contam
    3/24/2009 5:06:32 PM by tricorbraun
read more...
   
Worldstar Award NACD Best of Show CPC Editors Choice