The packaging closure is the primary interface between the product
and the customer. Closures have undergone much evolution and
development in recent years. The basic function of a closure is to
allow easy access to a packaged product and to reclose the package,
when the contents are not used fully in a single serve. However,
closures are now expected to deliver a wide variety of additional
functions, such as ensuring that the package has not been opened
prior to the first opening by the consumer, facilitating the
dispensing of the product (especially for food and pharmaceuticals)
and supporting the brand equity value of the product.
This volume considers the technologies relevant to packaging
closures and sealing systems, structured by types of pack. It is
directed at packaging technologists, those involved in the design
and development of packaging and those who specify or purchase
packaging.
Table of Content
1. Introduction.
Nigel Theobald, Consultant to the Packaging Industry,
Haltwhistle, Northumberland, UK.
2. Design of packaging closures.
Belinda Winder, Department of Psychology, Nottingham Trent
University, UK.
3. Closures for metal containers.
Bev Page, Technical Consultant to the Packaging Industry,
Ravenshead, Nottingham, UK.
4. Closures for glass containers.
Nigel Theobald.
5. Closures for composite containers.
Victor Spong, Consultant to the Packaging Industry, Newcastle
upon Tyne, UK.
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6. Closures for plastics bottles and tubs.
Richard Larbey, Packaging and Quality Consultant, Milton Keynes,
Bucks, UK.
7. Push-on closures.
Nigel Theobald.
8. Closures for flexible packaging.
John Durston, Amcor Flexibles, Bristol, UK.
9. Child Resistance, tamper evidence and openability.
Nigel Theobald.
References.
Index
About the author
Nigel Theobald, Consultant in Packaging Technology, Durham,
UK
Belinda Winder, Department of Psychology, Nottingham Trent
University, UK
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