Handbook of Paper & Paperboard Packaging Technology, 2nd Edition

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1 Handbook of Paper & Paperboard Packaging Technology, 2nd Edition Table of Contents Contributors xv Preface xvii Acknowledgements xix 1 Paper and paperboard raw materials, processing and properties 1 Daven Chamberlain and Mark J. Kirwan 1.1 Introduction quantities, pack types and uses Choice of raw materials and manufacture of paper and paperboard Packaging papers and paperboards Packaging requirements Technical requirements of paper and paperboard for packaging Specifications and quality standards Conversion factors for substance (basis weight) and thickness measurements 48 2 Environmental and resource management issues 51 Daven Chamberlain and Mark J. Kirwan 2.1 Introduction Sustainable development Forestry Environmental impact of manufacture and use of paper and paperboard Used packaging in the environment Life cycle assessment Carbon footprint Conclusion 84 3 Paper-based fl exible packaging 91 Jonathan Fowle and Mark J. Kirwan

2 3.1 Introduction Packaging needs which are met by paper-based flexible packaging Manufacture of paper-based flexible packaging Medical packaging Packaging machinery used with paper-based flexible packaging Paper-based cap liners (wads) and diaphragms Tea and coffee packaging Sealing tapes Paper cushioning Paper labels 125 Michael Fairley 4.1 Introduction Types of labels Label adhesives Factors in the selection of labels Nature and function of labels Label printing and production Print finishing techniques Label finishing Label application, labelling and overprinting Label legislation, regulations and standards Specifications, quality control and testing Waste and environmental issues Paper bags 169 Smith Anderson Group Ltd, Fife, UK, and Welton Bibby & Baron Ltd, Radstock, Somerset, UK

3 5.1 Introduction Types of paper bags and their uses Types of paper used Principles of manufacture Performance testing Printing methods and inks Conclusion Composite cans 183 Catherine Romaine Henderson 6.1 Introduction Composite can (container) Historical background Early applications Applications today by market segmentation Designs available Materials and methods of construction Printing and labelling options Environment and waste management issues Future trends in design and application Glossary of composite can-related terms Fibre drums 205 Fibrestar Drums Ltd., Cheshire, UK 7.1 Introduction Raw material Production 208

4 7.4 Performance Decoration, stacking and handling Waste management Summary of the advantages of fibre drums Specifications and standards Multiwall paper sacks 217 Mondi Industrial Bags, Vienna, Austria 8.1 Introduction Sack designs Sack materials Testing and test methods Weighing, filling and closing systems Standards and manufacturing tolerances Environmental position Rigid boxes 253 Michael Jukes 9.1 Overview Rigid box styles (design freedom) Markets for rigid boxes Materials Design principles Material preparation Construction Conclusion Folding cartons 265 Mark J. Kirwan

5 10.1 Introduction Paperboard used to make folding cartons Carton design Manufacture of folding cartons Packaging operation Distribution and storage Point of sale, dispensing, etc Consumer use Conclusion Corrugated fi breboard packaging 313 Arnoud Dekker 11.1 Introduction Functions Board properties and test methods Manufacturing Corrugated fibreboard and sustainability Solid board packaging 341 Mark J. Kirwan 12.1 Overview Pack design Applications Materials Water and water-vapour resistance Printing and conversion Packaging operation 352

6 12.8 Waste management Good manufacturing practice Paperboard-based liquid packaging 353 Mark J. Kirwan 13.1 Introduction Packaging materials Carton designs Opening, reclosure and tamper evidence Aseptic processing Post-packaging sterilisation Transit packaging Applications for paperboard-based liquid packaging Environmental issues Systems approach Moulded pulp packaging 385 Cullen Packaging Ltd, Glasgow, UK 14.1 Introduction Applications Raw materials Production Product drying Printing/decoration Conclusion 392 Website 392 Appendix: Checklist for a packaging development brief 393

7 Reference 398 Further reading 398 Index 399