Thermoform-Fill-Seal Systems

What is the relationship between the discussion of the optimum temperature for radiative heaters for thermoforming and plastics identification using IR spectrophotometry  

Compare and contrast drape forming and vacuum forming. 

What are the major advantages and disadvantages of skin packaging compared to blister packaging  

Why might you choose to use matched mold forming for a packaging application  

If billow forming is used, it is usually combined with plug-assist. Why is this the case  

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The Connofast thermoform-label-fill-seal system of Continental Can Company can be used to produce a microwaveable asceptic container for low-acid products. The container is a coextruded tray or cup combined with a foil-free lid. LDPE provides the food contact surface while the barrier layer is either PVDC or EVOH. 

All the above processes can also be used in a form fill seal process with, for example, thermoforming and cold forming blister packs. Rommelag type bottle pack systems use an extrusion process where the container is formed by either blowing or vacuum (smaller sizes). Immediately after this, containers are filled, and the pack is sealed (welded) by using the residual heat in an extension to the main body of the container. 

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