ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
what are the four basic functions of packaging - ANSWER-contain, protect, inform, utility
of use
what are the three basic features to corrugated board - ANSWER-distance between
flutes, height of flutes, type of liner board
paper is defined as having a thickness less than ______ inches - ANSWER-0.012
which paper pulping method is most common and produces the highest quality pulp -
ANSWER-sulfate (kraft)
calendering decreases density and smoothness of paper - ANSWER-false
the reason TFS cans have sidewall beading is - ANSWER-to give strength to the can
during retorting and cooling
what is one chemical used to make pulp - ANSWER-Sulfite
what are the three basic steps involved in making paper - ANSWER-screen, squeeze,
dry
what is "trade dress" - ANSWER-combination of a packages color, shape, and
typography
what are two machines used to make paper from pulp - ANSWER-fourdrinier and
cylinder
the distributors name and address is a mandatory component of the information
contained on a package - ANSWER-true
basis weight is a concept that categorized paper based on the weight per team. the
basis weight of paper is - ANSWER-lbs/3000ft
microflute corrugated is used for - ANSWER-all of the answers, except none
this test is analogous to someone kicking or punching the sidewall of a box. In reality, it
is useful for when products shift suddenly inside their packaging - ANSWER-mullen
burst test
, earliest recorded time - ANSWER-sea shells or animal parts used to contain and carry
food
3000 B.C. - ANSWER-glass invented by the Egyptians
circa 1500 - ANSWER-Cork stoppers first used for wine bottles
1810 - ANSWER-peter Durand develops the "tin cannister"
1897 - ANSWER-uneeda biscuit package marketed by national biscuit company
1930 - ANSWER-polyethylene was discovered in England
1987 - ANSWER-new jersey enacts first statewide law for recycling plastic containers
Today - ANSWER-industry trend toward more global packaging
the purpose of laminating packages is to - ANSWER-combine the best properties of two
or more materials at the lowest cost
the purpose of annealing is to - ANSWER-improve strength and reduce internal stress
what plastic is used for red meat to allow it to turn bright red in color - ANSWER-PVC
what plastic is called the "living hinge" - ANSWER-PP
The difference between a plastic sheet and film is - ANSWER-the thickness
what is the material that is easiest to print on - ANSWER-paper
what are the 3 M's of the packaging definition - ANSWER-materials, methods,
machinery
SBS board refers to what specific type of board - ANSWER-solid bleached sulfate
what type of seam is used to attach the can makers end to the body of a can -
ANSWER-double hook seam
the raw material for steel is - ANSWER-iron
thermoset plastics - ANSWER-none of the answers
the piece of molten glass coming out of the IS machine and traveling down the deflector
is called - ANSWER-gob
what commonly used plastic was developed in 1930 - ANSWER-polyethylene (PE)