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
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Hoboken, New Jersey :
Wiley Blackwell
c2016
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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