subject: Plastic Packaging And Its Applications [print this page] In today's scenario packaging plays an important role for any product. It gives an extra and attractive look to any product. Packaging is an art of covering and protecting the products throughout its cycle till the end user use it. Packaging also refers to the process of design and production of packages. Packaging is used to contain, protect, handle, deliver or present raw materials and processed goods. When human began to realize the need to store or keep food, packaging became an essential and important necessity in all of our daily lives. Packaging comes in many forms and has developed into the paper, plastic, metal and glass packaging we see today.
Plastic Packaging is probably the most common form of packaging being used today, because of its unique benefits unmatched by other forms of packaging. Plastic Packaging has various benefits some of them are as follow:
It has many forms and has variety of appearances
It is light in weight
Resistant to extreme temperatures (Hot and cold)
Lightweight, thus easily transported
It is water resistant
Easily recycled using minimum energy and chemicals to do so
Plastic packaging applications in various sectors of Electronics Packaging Industries:
Clamshell Packaging: Clamshell packaging trays provides a durable shell to transport product to the point of purchase. Clamshells come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are commonly made from clear materials such as PVC and RPET. These materials offer high visibility of product. Many clamshell packages are custom formed to hold the specific shape of the product, adding protection and ease of assembly. PVC and RPET clamshells can be spot welded (sealed) or completely welded around the perimeter to help keep the product from being pilfered. Packaging made of PVC material can also be heat staked. These sealing solutions deter theft and are cursed by all when it comes time to open the clamshell package. Center cut hanger holes can also be included to keep the weight of the product balanced on a pegboard rod.
Blister Packaging: Blister packaging is easy to use and optimizes the handling. At the same time, it ensures protection of the product during transport and sales. The packaged product remains visible from all sides and the packaging can be reuse several times. Blister packaging is normally produced from clear PVC. Blister packaging is formed when a clear blister is heat sealed to a card with the product located just under the clear PVC blister. Blister packaging is an economical and acceptable way to bring the product to the market place. This type of packaging is custom designed to fit the product like a glove, leaving very little room for movement, thus providing protection during transit.
