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SHRINK PACKAGING [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-05-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Packaging Techniques
- Packaging in Plastic
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- shrink packaging
1, record 1, English, shrink%20packaging
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- shrink wrapping 2, record 1, English, shrink%20wrapping
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of enclosing an article in a protective envelope by heat sealing it within prestretched film and then heating to cause the film to shrink tightly around the article. 3, record 1, English, - shrink%20packaging
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unlike ISO, the Glossary Packaging Terms of the Packaging Institute International doesn’t consider "shrink packaging" and "shrink wrapping" as synonyms, and gives the following different(but very close) definitions for the two terms :-shrink packaging : Producing a package by shrinking plastic film over the object or objects to be packaged.-shrink wrapping : A technique of packaging in which the strains in a plastic film are released by raising the temperature of the film thus causing it to shrink over the package. 4, record 1, English, - shrink%20packaging
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Do not confuse with "skin packaging." 4, record 1, English, - shrink%20packaging
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
shrink packaging; shrink wrapping : terms and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - shrink%20packaging
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
- Techniques d'emballage
- Emballages en matières plastiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- emballage par rétraction
1, record 1, French, emballage%20par%20r%C3%A9traction
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- emballage sous film rétractable 2, record 1, French, emballage%20sous%20film%20r%C3%A9tractable
correct, masculine noun
- conditionnement sous pellicule rétrécissable 3, record 1, French, conditionnement%20sous%20pellicule%20r%C3%A9tr%C3%A9cissable
correct, masculine noun
- conditionnement sous pellicule rétractable 4, record 1, French, conditionnement%20sous%20pellicule%20r%C3%A9tractable
correct, masculine noun
- emballage sous film thermorétractable 5, record 1, French, emballage%20sous%20film%20thermor%C3%A9tractable
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé consistant à enfermer un objet dans une enveloppe protectrice, par thermoscellage d'une feuille mince préalablement étirée, l'ensemble étant ensuite chauffé pour faire se rétracter la feuille mince et appliquer fortement celle-ci autour de l'objet. 6, record 1, French, - emballage%20par%20r%C3%A9traction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
emballage par rétraction : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 7, record 1, French, - emballage%20par%20r%C3%A9traction
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
- Técnicas de embalaje
- Embalajes de plástico
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- embalaje por contracción
1, record 1, Spanish, embalaje%20por%20contracci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- embalaje por envoltura retráctil 1, record 1, Spanish, embalaje%20por%20envoltura%20retr%C3%A1ctil
correct, masculine noun
- embalaje termoencogible 1, record 1, Spanish, embalaje%20termoencogible
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de encerrar un artículo en una envoltura protectora sellándola con calor dentro de una película previamente estirada y luego calentándola para hacer que la película se encoja ajustándose firmemente alrededor del artículo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - embalaje%20por%20contracci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Packaging Machinery and Equipment
- Packaging in Paperboard
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tray former/loader
1, record 2, English, tray%20former%2Floader
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The concept of replacing a corrugated case with a shrink-wrapped tray was developed as part of an ongoing effort to reduce packaging material costs. The tray former/loader with a shrink wrap is ideally suited for those products eg, cans and bottles, that do not require the complete product protection provided by a full case. Corrugated trays that are 1-2 in.(2. 5-5. 1 cm) high are preferred, but there are a host of different tray designs suited to the product, distribution, display, etc. Many machine alternatives are available including equipment to make a tray and present it to a vertical or drop-load caser. 1, record 2, English, - tray%20former%2Floader
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Machines et équipement d'emballage
- Emballages en carton
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- embarqueteuse
1, record 2, French, embarqueteuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- machine d'embarquettage 2, record 2, French, machine%20d%27embarquettage
feminine noun
- embarquetteuse 3, record 2, French, embarquetteuse
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine destinée à mettre des produits en barquettes cartonnées après la formation de ces derniers. 4, record 2, French, - embarqueteuse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre la barquette en carton (généralement ondulé) avec la barquette alimentaire, laquelle est un petit récipient en matière plastique, en aluminium mince ou en cellulose moulée que l'on emploie pour le conditionnement des plats cuisinés. 4, record 2, French, - embarqueteuse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les embarqueteuses peuvent être de divers types. Les plus modernes sont dotées de mécanismes offrant la conformation de la barquette, son remplissage par transfert horizontal ou vertical de la charge et le surenveloppage sous pellicule thermorétractable. On consultera à ce sujet «Emballages Magazine» de mai 1987, no 443, pages 100 à 105. 4, record 2, French, - embarqueteuse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-09-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Copyright
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- license in plastic packaging
1, record 3, English, license%20in%20plastic%20packaging
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- shrink wrap license 1, record 3, English, shrink%20wrap%20license
correct
- shrink wrap licence 2, record 3, English, shrink%20wrap%20licence
correct
- licence in plastic packaging 2, record 3, English, licence%20in%20plastic%20packaging
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The conditions of lawfulness of user licenses and, in particular, licenses in plastic packaging, known as «shrink wrap»,... are questions which fall under the jurisdiction of the domestic law of each country. Generally, however, the validity of «shrink wrap» licenses in most countries is determined by the case-law applicable to adhesion contracts. 1, record 3, English, - license%20in%20plastic%20packaging
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Droits d'auteur
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- licence d'adhésion par déballage
1, record 3, French, licence%20d%27adh%C3%A9sion%20par%20d%C3%A9ballage
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- licence sous emballage de plastique 1, record 3, French, licence%20sous%20emballage%20de%20plastique
feminine noun
- licence dite «shrink wrap» 1, record 3, French, licence%20dite%20%C2%ABshrink%20wrap%C2%BB
feminine noun
- licence sous plastique 1, record 3, French, licence%20sous%20plastique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les conditions de validité des licences d'utilisation et, en particulier, des licences sous emballage de plastique dites «shrink wrap» [...] sont des questions qui sont du ressort du droit interne de chaque pays. En général, la validité des licences dites «shrink wrap» relèverait dans la plupart des pays de la jurisprudence applicable aux contrats d'adhésion. 1, record 3, French, - licence%20d%27adh%C3%A9sion%20par%20d%C3%A9ballage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] cette licence est emballée avec le programme d'ordinateur sous forme «shrink wrap» et [...] elle n'est pas visible au moment de l'achat dans une boutique. 1, record 3, French, - licence%20d%27adh%C3%A9sion%20par%20d%C3%A9ballage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-09-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Packaging Techniques
- Packaging in Plastic
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- skin packaging
1, record 4, English, skin%20packaging
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- skinpacking 2, record 4, English, skinpacking
correct
- skin-pack 3, record 4, English, skin%2Dpack
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A packaging process whereby a product is covered by a closely fitting transparent film on one surface of a skin pack board. The article is usually placed on a porous, rigid backing sheet, heating film is draped over it, and vacuum is applied to draw the film tightly over the article. 4, record 4, English, - skin%20packaging
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Do not confuse with "shrink packaging". 5, record 4, English, - skin%20packaging
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'emballage
- Emballages en matières plastiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pelliplacage
1, record 4, French, pelliplacage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- pelliculage 2, record 4, French, pelliculage
correct, masculine noun, France
- emballage moulant 3, record 4, French, emballage%20moulant
correct, masculine noun
- conditionnement sous film pelliplaqué 4, record 4, French, conditionnement%20sous%20film%20pelliplaqu%C3%A9
masculine noun
- skin-pack 5, record 4, French, skin%2Dpack
masculine noun, France
- drapage 6, record 4, French, drapage
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé consistant à plaquer une feuille plastique sur un objet, généralement placé sur un support de carton léger. L'opération s'exécute sous vide après préchauffage de la feuille plastique. 7, record 4, French, - pelliplacage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-02-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Industry
- Packaging in Plastic
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- shrink
1, record 5, English, shrink
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- shrinkable 2, record 5, English, shrinkable
correct
- heat-shrinkable 3, record 5, English, heat%2Dshrinkable
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Shrink films. The ability of a film to draw down over the contents of a package when it is heated is a very useful attribute.... For packaging purposes the film is wrapped around the contents and heat-sealed; then it is usually sent through a heated tunnel, where radiant heat or heated air causes the film to draw up tight. 4, record 5, English, - shrink
Record 5, Key term(s)
- thermoshrinkable
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industrie des plastiques
- Emballages en matières plastiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- thermorétractable
1, record 5, French, thermor%C3%A9tractable
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Se dit d'un] film plastique qui diminue de dimension dans une ou deux directions perpendiculaires, sous l'effet d'une élévation de température. 2, record 5, French, - thermor%C3%A9tractable
Record 5, Key term(s)
- rétrécissable
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-02-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Packaging Machinery and Equipment
- Packaging in Plastic
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- shrink packager
1, record 6, English, shrink%20packager
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- shrink packaging machine 2, record 6, English, shrink%20packaging%20machine
- shrink packer 3, record 6, English, shrink%20packer
correct
- shrinkwrapping machine 4, record 6, English, shrinkwrapping%20machine
correct
- shrink wrapping machine 5, record 6, English, shrink%20wrapping%20machine
correct
- shrinkwrapper 1, record 6, English, shrinkwrapper
correct
- shrink wrapper 6, record 6, English, shrink%20wrapper
correct
- shrink film packaging machine 7, record 6, English, shrink%20film%20packaging%20machine
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of machine used in shrinkwrapping operations. 8, record 6, English, - shrink%20packager
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
shrink packaging : A technique of packaging in which the strains in a plastic film are released by raising the temperature of the film, thus causing it to shrink over the package. 9, record 6, English, - shrink%20packager
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Machines et équipement d'emballage
- Emballages en matières plastiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- machine d'emballage sous film rétractable
1, record 6, French, machine%20d%27emballage%20sous%20film%20r%C3%A9tractable
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- emballeuse sous film thermorétractable 2, record 6, French, emballeuse%20sous%20film%20thermor%C3%A9tractable
correct, feminine noun
- enveloppeuse sous film rétractable 3, record 6, French, enveloppeuse%20sous%20film%20r%C3%A9tractable
correct, feminine noun
- machine d'emballage par rétraction 4, record 6, French, machine%20d%27emballage%20par%20r%C3%A9traction
proposal, feminine noun
- machine d'enveloppage par rétraction 4, record 6, French, machine%20d%27enveloppage%20par%20r%C3%A9traction
proposal, feminine noun
- chaîne de conditionnement par rétraction 4, record 6, French, cha%C3%AEne%20de%20conditionnement%20par%20r%C3%A9traction
proposal, feminine noun
- machine d'enveloppage sous film rétractable 4, record 6, French, machine%20d%27enveloppage%20sous%20film%20r%C3%A9tractable
proposal, feminine noun
- chaîne de conditionnement sous film rétractable 4, record 6, French, cha%C3%AEne%20de%20conditionnement%20sous%20film%20r%C3%A9tractable
proposal, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine employée pour l'emballage de produits sous film rétractable. 5, record 6, French, - machine%20d%27emballage%20sous%20film%20r%C3%A9tractable
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On peut remplacer le terme «film rétractable», dans ces vedettes, par «film rétrécissable», ou «pellicule rétrécissable», ou encore «pellicule rétractable». 4, record 6, French, - machine%20d%27emballage%20sous%20film%20r%C3%A9tractable
Record 6, Key term(s)
- machine d'emballage sous film rétrécissable
- machine d'emballage sous pellicule rétrécissable
- machine d'emballage sous pellicule rétractable
- machine d'enveloppage sous film rétrécissable
- machine d'enveloppage sous pellicule rétrécissable
- machine d'enveloppage sous pellicule rétractable
- chaîne de conditionnement sous film rétrécissable
- chaîne de conditionnement sous pellicule rétrécissable
- chaîne de conditionnement sous pellicule rétractable
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-11-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
- Packaging Techniques
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- shrink band
1, record 7, English, shrink%20band
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- shrinkband 2, record 7, English, shrinkband
correct
- shrink-band 3, record 7, English, shrink%2Dband
correct
- shrinkable band 4, record 7, English, shrinkable%20band
correct
- shrinksleeve 2, record 7, English, shrinksleeve
correct
- shrink-sleeve 4, record 7, English, shrink%2Dsleeve
correct
- shrinkable sleeve 3, record 7, English, shrinkable%20sleeve
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sleeve-like band made out of PVC or vinyl copolymer film available under flat or tubular form that is stretched (oriented), cut off and shrinked over and around containers. 5, record 7, English, - shrink%20band
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Shrink bands are used as tamper-evident neckbands, combination label/neckbands, sleeve labels, and sometimes as a type of holding sleeve for promotional packaging(e. g. two-for-one packages). 5, record 7, English, - shrink%20band
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Shrink bands, also used as a tamper evidence around the closure. 6, record 7, English, - shrink%20band
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These are called "dry" bands, in contrast to cellulose bands that are applied wet and shrink to a tight fit as they dry. 7, record 7, English, - shrink%20band
Record 7, Key term(s)
- shrink sleeve
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
- Techniques d'emballage
- Plasturgie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- manchon thermo-rétractable
1, record 7, French, manchon%20thermo%2Dr%C3%A9tractable
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- manchon thermorétractable 2, record 7, French, manchon%20thermor%C3%A9tractable
correct, proposal, masculine noun
- manchon rétractable 1, record 7, French, manchon%20r%C3%A9tractable
correct, masculine noun
- manchon de PVC thermorétractable 3, record 7, French, manchon%20de%20PVC%20thermor%C3%A9tractable
correct, masculine noun
- manchon de PVC rétractable 4, record 7, French, manchon%20de%20PVC%20r%C3%A9tractable
correct, masculine noun
- manchon rétracté 5, record 7, French, manchon%20r%C3%A9tract%C3%A9
masculine noun, less frequent
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manchon constitué de PVC ou de copolymères de vinyle ceux-ci étant disponibles généralement sous forme de film tubulaire ou plat que l'on emploie en emballage pour l'habillage des contenants (étiquette-manchon) et comme moyen de fermeture inviolable (manchon indicateur d'effraction) posé sur le col et le bouchage des récipients. 2, record 7, French, - manchon%20thermo%2Dr%C3%A9tractable
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-06-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Packaging Machinery and Equipment
- Packaging in Plastic
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- film wrapping machine
1, record 8, English, film%20wrapping%20machine
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- plastic film packaging machine 2, record 8, English, plastic%20film%20packaging%20machine
- plastic film wrapping machine 3, record 8, English, plastic%20film%20wrapping%20machine
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any type of machine used in the process of packaging with plastic film(e. g.) shrink wrappers, stretch wrappers, L-bar sealers and the like. 4, record 8, English, - film%20wrapping%20machine
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Machines et équipement d'emballage
- Emballages en matières plastiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- filmeuse
1, record 8, French, filmeuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- machine d'emballage sous film 2, record 8, French, machine%20d%27emballage%20sous%20film
correct, feminine noun
- machine de conditionnement sous film 3, record 8, French, machine%20de%20conditionnement%20sous%20film
correct, feminine noun
- machine de mise sous film 3, record 8, French, machine%20de%20mise%20sous%20film
correct, feminine noun
- machine pour mise sous film 4, record 8, French, machine%20pour%20mise%20sous%20film
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout type de machine, comme les fardeleuses, les soudeuses en L, les emballeuses sous film étirable, réalisant la mise sous pellicule plastique d'un emballage. 5, record 8, French, - filmeuse
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1987-12-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Packaging Techniques
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- shrink banding
1, record 9, English, shrink%20banding
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- shrinkbanding 2, record 9, English, shrinkbanding
correct, proposal
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The application of shrink bands over the neck and cap of containers or over the length of containers. 2, record 9, English, - shrink%20banding
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Most shrink bands are made of oriented plastic films that shrink around a container when heat is applied. They are used as labels, tamper-evident neckbands, combination label/neckbands, and devices for promotional packaging. 3, record 9, English, - shrink%20banding
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
It can be put on by hand or machine. When the bottles are passed through a tunnel heated at around 285°F, the band shrinks in about 3s to form a secure, tamper-proof seal. 4, record 9, English, - shrink%20banding
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'emballage
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- pose de manchons thermorétractables
1, record 9, French, pose%20de%20manchons%20thermor%C3%A9tractables
correct, proposal, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération exécutée généralement sur machine et qui consiste en l'application d'un manchon de PVC thermorétractable sur le bouchage et le col des contenants (fermeture inviolable). Sur le plan de l'étiquetage, on peut aussi procéder à la pose d'étiquettes-manchons sur le corps des contenants. 1, record 9, French, - pose%20de%20manchons%20thermor%C3%A9tractables
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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