Material Packaging Comparison: Format Before Material

Reference Standard: Relevant material and performance testing standards. Material Packaging Starts With Container Architecture Material packaging cannot be compared reliably by material name alone. A DR-8 tinplate food can, a silicone travel bottle with a PP lid, and a PP airless pump bottle perform different container functions, so buyers should identify the packaging architecture first … Leer más

Materials for Packaging: Specification Guide

Reference Standard: Relevant material and performance testing standards should be selected according to the exact package, contents, and validation requirements. Materials for Packaging: Build the Specification First A useful specification for materials for packaging should describe the complete package configuration rather than naming only a material family. Buyers should record the container material, closure or … Leer más

Why Do Retort Tinplate Cans Fail in High-Moisture Foods?

Why Do Retort Tinplate Cans Fail in High-Moisture Foods? Reference Standard: ASTM A623 (Standard Specification for Tin Mill Products) & ISO 16496 (Thermal Shock Resistance Calibration) Short Answer An empty sardine can experiences severe metallurgical and structural stress during 121°C retort processing. The primary failures—corrosion and double seam microleaks—stem from the differential thermal expansion between … Leer más