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films. The space in between the rollers is filled with hot air from the bottom of the tunnel to shrink the film layer around the object, creating a sealed package. When used with polyolefin and PVC based films the rollers are called "live" or spinning. When used with polyethylene films the rollers
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440:Shelf-ready packaging
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134:different kinds: the
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1579:Product development
1378:Tamper-evident band
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558:Foam food container
126:is used to improve
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1858:Industrial ecology
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1419:Aseptic processing
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998:Steel and tin cans
968:Shipping container
906:Packet (container)
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543:Evidence packaging
523:Currency packaging
518:Cosmetic packaging
425:Reusable packaging
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1358:Staple (fastener)
1328:Security printing
1163:Hot-melt adhesive
736:Biodegradable bag
578:Glass milk bottle
460:Tamper resistance
400:Package pilferage
375:Contract packager
313:978-0-470-08704-6
206:978-1-930268-27-2
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1469:Corona treatment
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1238:Oxygen scavenger
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1298:Polyethylene
1288:Plastic wrap
1278:Plastic film
1263:Paper pallet
1198:Living hinge
1103:Coated paper
983:Spray bottle
963:Security bag
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1348:Shrink wrap
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1208:Meat diaper
1173:Kraft paper
1153:Foam peanut
1143:Double seam
1113:Coextrusion
1083:Bubble wrap
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1008:Thermal bag
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663:Spray paint
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1780:Palletizer
1670:Can seamer
1539:Lamination
1464:Converting
1353:Slip sheet
1268:Paperboard
1133:Cushioning
1093:Cellophane
1068:Bioplastic
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1033:Wooden box
1003:Tetra Brik
926:Paper sack
901:Multi-pack
851:Gunny sack
721:Bag-in-box
688:Containers
553:Flour sack
538:Egg carton
513:Coffee bag
493:Banana box
435:Shelf life
281:US 7155876
259:US 5740659
240:US 3591767
221:US 5390477
182:References
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128:convection
124:forced air
103:Skin packs
94:unit loads
1893:Recycling
1700:Drum pump
1643:Machinery
1494:Extrusion
1412:Processes
1383:Tear tape
1373:Susceptor
1363:Strapping
1318:Screw cap
1293:Polyester
1138:Desiccant
1042:Materials
1023:Unit load
978:Skin pack
921:Paper bag
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465:Wrap rage
349:Packaging
89:or seals.
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1665:Calender
1574:Printing
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988:Squround
891:Mesh bag
876:Jerrycan
821:Envelope
761:Bulk box
638:Sand bag
603:Milk bag
588:Juicebox
503:Box wine
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176:Heat gun
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1549:Molding
1454:Coating
1449:Canning
1108:Coating
1098:Closure
856:Inhaler
711:Ampoule
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356:General
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1028:Vial
1018:Tube
916:Pail
811:Drum
786:Chub
771:Case
766:Cage
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299:ISBN
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1183:Lid
1044:and
886:Keg
881:Jug
871:Jar
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