Sealing

Authors & references

Edited by: 

Dr. Johanna Lahti, Tampere University

Based on: Lahti, J., Hatanpää, I. and Lahtinen, K. Converting of fibre based packaging materials (Chapter 8). In: Kuusipalo, J. (ed), Paper and Paperboard Converting, (Book 12), Papermaking Science and Technology. 2nd edition. Jyväskylä, 2008, Finnish Paper Engineers’ Association/Paperi ja Puu Oy. pp. 186 – 208. More literature references can also be found in this chapter.

References:

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2. Halle, R.W., 1989. Polymer and processing parameters influencing the heat sealability of polyethylenes. Polymers, Laminations and Coatings conference, Orlando, FL, 5–8 September, TAPPI Proceedings, pp. 799-802.
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4. Selke, S.E.M., 1997. Understanding Plastics Packaging Technology. Munich, Hanser Publishers. 207 p.
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7. Theller, H. W., 1988. Heatsealability of flexible web materials in hot-bar sealing applications. Polymers, Laminations and Coatings conference, Atlanta, GA, 13-16 September, TAPPI Proceedings, pp. 497–506.
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9. Herrmann T., Lynch, B., 2003. Ultrasonic sealing of flexible pouches through contaminated sealing surfaces. ANTEC 2003, Nashville. pp. 2629–2635.