Handbook of seal integrity in the food industry

"Seal integrity is vital in food supply chains with modern methods of food retailing and a requirement for very high levels of consumer satisfaction. Robust packages are an important factor in food preservation, consumer confidence in the product as wel

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dudbridge, Michael (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley Blackwell c2016
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Overview of sealing technologies, formats and systems
  • 2. The operation and design of tray sealing machines
  • 3. The design and operation of bag-making machines
  • 4. The design and operation of horizontal form fill seal systems
  • 5. The causes of seal integrity issues
  • 6. Seal testing techniques
  • 7. Packaging materials and their impact on seal integrity
  • 8. Seal strength
  • 9. Peelability and openability
  • 10. Resealing a pack
  • 11. Seals for non-flexible packs
  • 11. Seals for non-flexible packs
  • 12. Oxygen and moisture migration
  • 13. Tamper evidence technology
  • 14. Innovations in packaging to improve seal integrity and the detection of sealing issues