Sunday, 15 April 2012

How its Made


How its made > Cardboard:
-       A flute sheet is sandwiched between 2 liners to create corrugated board
-       Glue used is manly starch and water which wont contaminate fresh produce
-       The flute is mainly recycled paper because it is more malleable than new paper
-       Water based ink is used because it dries instantly

How its made > Plastic bottles and jars:
-       Recycled PET cant exceed 10% of the new product or else it looses quality
-       Machines instantly cool the plastic
-       The plastic goes through testing after moulding

How its made > Glass bottles:
-       You can recycle glass endlessly
-       Molten glass is cut into precise lengths
-       Glass is blow moulded
-       Must travel through flames or else the glass will crack
-       Cameras and probes check for cracks and bubbles

How its made > Aluminium cans:
-       Always recyclable and never deteriorates
-       Aluminium must be washed over 6 times and high temperatures
-       Inside the cans they must be protected from the acid in carbonated drinks


How its made > Tetrapak:
-       Made mostly from cardboard they keep food and liquids fresh for up to a year
-       Long shelf life because of its layers
-       Plastic – leak proof
-       Entirely made from recyclable materials
-       Solvent free ink is used for the packaging
-       Lamination is used to join the foil and plastic layers
-       Must be sterilised before cutting and folding

How its made > Packaging tubes:
-       Aluminium is used because it is affordable lightweight and malleable
-       Impact extrusion on the slugs
-       The lid stays sealed until the consumer pierces it
-       Protect coat between the metal and contents
-       Ink takes 7minutes to dry
-       12c each

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