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GABLETOP CONTAINER [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging in Paperboard
DEF

A paperboard liquid-food container made of a square cross section whose top is somewhat shaped like a gable, which is usually provided with a pitcher-spout opening device.

OBS

The gabletop carton was at one time the premier package for milk and other fluid products.

Key term(s)
  • gabletop container
  • gable-top container

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emballages en carton
DEF

Cartonnage rigide à section carrée pour liquides alimentaires, dont la partie supérieure en forme de toit est fermée par rapprochement et soudure des rabats, et qui peut se transformer en bec verseur si l'on inverse son pli central.

OBS

En plus du lait, ce type de boîte est aujourd'hui utilisé pour le conditionnement de plusieurs autres liquides (jus, mélasse, etc.).

Key term(s)
  • boîte carrée à sommet triangulaire
  • boîte à section carrée type «gable top»

Spanish

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