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Record 1 1999-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Special Packaging
DEF

A device for subjecting packages which have been wrapped in shrink films to hot air currents or radiant heat for shrinking.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emballages spéciaux
DEF

Tunnel de traitement thermique dans lequel un emballage en feuille plastique rétractable prend sa forme définitive.

CONT

Rétraction. [...] La température de chauffage varie, suivant les matériaux et les utilisations, de 60 à 180 °C. L'apport de chaleur se fait, soit par plongée dans l'eau chaude, soit par air chaud pulsé, soit par rayonnement infra-rouge. [...] on utilise en général un tunnel chauffant.

Spanish

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