title: Direct seal papers for horizontal form-fill-seal machine.
abstract: Direct-seal papers are designed for minimal fibre lift, where the sealing layer is incorporated into the bottom web. There are applications where they are the most appropriate economical alternative to traditional coated papers for horizontal form-fill-seal packaging. This article explores their benefits and limitations.
authors.affiliation: Tiromat Medical Packaging, Frisco, Texas, USA. john.merritt@cfs.com
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Merritt
mesh_terms: D003363:Cost Control; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D010209:Paper; D019064:Product Packaging / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D012116:Resins, Plant; D013242:Sterilization
chemical_list: D012116:Resins, Plant