Hand Book

September 12
of Printing
Packaging
and 2013
Laminations
This is Reference Book on printing methods, Packaging material
Production, applications and Testing

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This Book is
dedicated to
fond memories
of my father in
Law
11/12/1920 to 12/09/2005

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Hand Book
of
Printing Packaging and
Laminations
Written and Edited by
Shrikant Athavale

Content

Chapter One

Printing Methods
1.1. Gravure Printing Pages : 004 to 019
1.2. Flexo printing Pages : 019 to 029

Chapter Two
2.1. Introduction to Packaging Pages: 030 to 031
2.2. Adhesion and Adhesives Theory , Pages: 031 to 043

Chapter Three
Packaging Methods
3.1. Vacuum Packaging Pages: 043 to 051
3.2. Aseptic Packaging Pages: 051 to 054
3.3. Induction Sealing Pages: 055 to 068
3.4. Packaging and Irradition Pages: 069 to 084

Chapter Four

Materials used in Packaging

4.0. Polymers in Packaging

4.1. Cellophane Pages: 085 to 090
4.2. PET Pages: 091 to 098
4.3. Poly Styrene Pages: 099 to 107
4.4. Poly Amide Pages: 108 to 114

4.5. Poly Carbonate Pages: 115 to 120

4.6. Poly Propylene Pages: 121 to 128
4.7. Poly Styrene Pages: 129 to 137
4.8. Poly Vinyl chloride ( PVC ) Pages: 138 to 147
4.9. PVDC Pages: 148 to 152
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4.10. Multilayer Films Pages: 153 to 164

4.11. Metallization and Holography Pages: 165 to 186

4.12. Paper in packaging Pages : 187 to 197

4.13. Reinforcements in packaging Pages: 198 to 203
4.14. Coatings and lacquers in Packaging Pages: 203 to 236
4.15. Adhesives in Packaging
4.15.1. Adhesive Types Pages: 237 to 251
4.15.2. Types of Polymer Pages: 251 to 258
4.15.3. Heat Seal Pages: 259 to 267
4.15.4. Cold Seal Pages: 268 to 272
4.15.5. Repositioning Pages: 273 to 278
4.15.6. Re Moistenable Pages: 279 to 279
4.15.7. Re Pulp able Pages: 279 to 281
4.15.8. Hot Melt Pages: 281 to 285
4.15.9. Adhesive Types EVA HotMelt Pages: 285 to 293
4.15.10. Formulating EVA Pages: 293 to 301

Chapter Five
Packaging Materials
5.1. Jute in Packaging Pages: 302 to 331
5.2. Hot stamping Foil Pages :331 to 335
5.3. Air Bubble Film Pages :336 to 343

Chapter Six
Processing Methods
6.1. Plastics Processing Methods Pages: 344 to 373
6.2. Coating methods Pages: 374 to 403
6.3. Lamination Methods Pages: 403 to 441
6.4 Slitting Methods Pages : 442 to 462

Chapter Seven
Packaging Applications
7.1. Labels Pages: 463 to 477
7.2. Expanded Foams Pages: 478 to 489
7.3. Marking and Coding Pages: 490 to 497
7.4. Sealing tapes Pages: 498 to 506
7.5. Carry Handles Pages: 506 to 508

What’s New
7.6. Color Changing Films Pages: 509 to 515

Chapter Eight
8.1. Material testing Pages: 516 to 531
8.2. Testing for QA and QC Pages: 532 to 551

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1.1. Gravure Printing

Presented by
Shrikant Athavale
For SIES Institute Students in 2011-12

Let us review the variety of Printing Methods commonly used today for Mass scale
Production.

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1.2. Flexo printing

Flexography
Presented by
Shrikant Athavale
For SIES Institute

What is Flexo Printing ?

This printing process was founded in 1860 in the USA and arrived in France in 1905.
Joël, a retired machine assembler remembers :
“Flexo printing used to be reserved to medium-demand works such as baker paper bags.
Step by step, this process was improved to become a high-quality printing method.
Today, flexo printing competes with other printing
processes historically known as more accurate.
Flexo printing is, with digital printing, the only printing process that has known a continuous
and sustained growth over the past 6 or 7 years.
The machine producers made miracles to suit difficult markets such as label printing and
flexible packaging for example.”

Chapter Two
2.1. Introduction to Packaging

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An important stage after manufacturing of goods or their procurement is their preparation for
shipment which involves packaging and labeling of goods to be exported. Proper packaging
and labeling not only makes the final product look attractive but also save a huge amount of
money by saving the product from wrong handling the export process.

The primary role of packaging is to contain, protect and preserve a product as well as aid in its
handling and final presentation. Packaging also refers to the process of design, evaluation, and
production of packages. The packaging can be done within the export company or the job can
be assigned to an outside packaging company.
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Chapter Three
Packaging Methods

3.1. Vacuum Packaging

By
Shrikant Athavale
For SIES Students
15/07/2011

A famous person once said, Live long and die healthy. Being healthy is no accident. It is a
challenge that everybody is facing in today's scenario. And to keep fit and healthy, people are
trying to eat food that is as fresh as possible. Here comes the role of vacuum packaging
machines. A vacuum packaging machine eliminates oxygen from the pack, making the food
stay fresher, taste better and look better.

3.2. Aseptic Packaging

Why Aseptic?

Aseptic represents a major advance over alternative forms of sterilization and shelf stability.
It allows perishable items to be shipped and stored without refrigeration,
saving costs through every step of the supply chain.
Aseptic also provides consumers a higher quality and better tasting
product than conventional bottling and canning.
In terms of health and wellness, aseptic generally retains a third more vitamins and nutrients
than the “old” canning and bottling technologies.

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