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INNERSEAL [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-03-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- inner seal
1, record 1, English, inner%20seal
correct, specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- innerseal 2, record 1, English, innerseal
correct, specific
- membrane closure 3, record 1, English, membrane%20closure
correct, specific
- freshness seal 4, record 1, English, freshness%20seal
correct, specific
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An extra seal that comprises a sheet that is resistant to water vapor or vapor from some specific chemical, and adhered to the top end of a container below the regular cover or closure, to give added protection to the contents such as: soluble coffee, spirits of nitre, creams and ointments, etc. 5, record 1, English, - inner%20seal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
At the point of use, the membrane is torn or peeled off, and subsequent reclosure is accomplished by the screw cap or snap-on lid that initially protected the membrane against mechanical damage. Such a membrane provides visual evidence of tampering. 6, record 1, English, - inner%20seal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In French, the term "opercule" also describes a peel-open aluminum seal that is used alone on a container (e.g. on yogourt containers). 7, record 1, English, - inner%20seal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- opercule
1, record 1, French, opercule
correct, masculine noun, generic
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Découpe en aluminium mince, pellicule plastique ou complexe servant à la fermeture de petits récipients (pots de yaourt, petits suisses, etc.). 2, record 1, French, - opercule
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le concept d'opercule prend en compte la structure en feuille du matériau de fermeture fixé généralement par collage ou soudage sur le contenant lui-même [...] 3, record 1, French, - opercule
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On retrouve ce système employé seul (cas de certains pots de yaourt par exemple) ou encore sous une capsule ou un couvercle (sens de l'anglais «inner seal» et du français «opercule fraîcheur»), pour préserver la fraîcheur du produit. 2, record 1, French, - opercule
Record 1, Key term(s)
- opercule fraîcheur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-12-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- induction cap sealing
1, record 2, English, induction%20cap%20sealing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- induction cap-sealing 2, record 2, English, induction%20cap%2Dsealing
correct
- induction sealing 3, record 2, English, induction%20sealing
correct
- heat induction sealing 4, record 2, English, heat%20induction%20sealing
correct, proposal
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cap-sealing method based on the high-frequency heating of the cap and its inner seal, when placed on their container, in order to enhance tamper evidence and freshness protection. 5, record 2, English, - induction%20cap%20sealing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A typical induction innerseal consists of a pulp board liner, a layer of wax, aluminum foil, and a polymer that is compatible with the lid of the plastic container. As the container and cap pass under the induction coil, a varying magnetic field heats the aluminum foil, which melts the wax and polymer, sealing it to the lip of the container. Thus, the innerseal leaves an hermetic layer of foil and polymer coating on the top of the bottle. If the foil seal is broken, any tampering is immediately apparent to the consumer. 1, record 2, English, - induction%20cap%20sealing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- thermoscellage par induction
1, record 2, French, thermoscellage%20par%20induction
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- scellage par induction 2, record 2, French, scellage%20par%20induction
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de thermoscellage des opercules aluminium fondée sur le chauffage à hautes fréquences par champ d'induction. Il en résulte une soudure hermétique et inviolable des contenants. 3, record 2, French, - thermoscellage%20par%20induction
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Après remplissage et fermeture, le récipient passe sous un champ d'induction émis par un générateur hautes fréquences. L'effet est instantané : l'aluminium, et lui seul, se réchauffe, ce qui provoque : la fonte de la cire d'assemblage qui migre vers le carton et libère la pellicule. La fusion du polymère qui va adhérer parfaitement au col du récipient. Au dévissage du bouchon, l'opercule aluminium reste soudé au goulot, alors que le joint carton demeure logé à l'intérieur du bouchon favorisant une meilleure étanchéité lors du rebouchage. 4, record 2, French, - thermoscellage%20par%20induction
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'observation de la partie française de cette fiche a été tirée du catalogue de la compagnie française SCELINDUCT de Messia-sur-Sorne, une maison spécialisée dans le scellage par induction. 5, record 2, French, - thermoscellage%20par%20induction
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-07-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lid
1, record 3, English, lid
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- lidding 1, record 3, English, lidding
correct
- membrane seal 2, record 3, English, membrane%20seal
- membrane closure 3, record 3, English, membrane%20closure
- diaphragm 4, record 3, English, diaphragm
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the field of flexible-packaging technology, a seal comprising a membrane of foil, plastic film or else adhered to the top end of a container as a final means of closure(e. g. food trays and yogurt containers) or as an innerseal. 4, record 3, English, - lid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "diaphragm" was taken from the technical documentation supplied in 1986 by REMY, a processing, filling and packaging company located in Dreux, near Paris, France. 4, record 3, English, - lid
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- opercule
1, record 3, French, opercule
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Découpe en aluminium mince, pellicule plastique ou complexe servant à la fermeture de récipients. On retrouve ce dispositif employé seul (cas de certains pots de yoghourt et de barquettes par exemple) ou encore en combinaison avec une capsule ou un couvercle. 2, record 3, French, - opercule
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le concept d'opercule prend en compte la structure en feuille du matériau fixé généralement par collage ou soudage sur le contenant lui-même (...) 3, record 3, French, - opercule
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-06-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- foil seal
1, record 4, English, foil%20seal
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- foil closure 2, record 4, English, foil%20closure
correct
- foil membrane lid 1, record 4, English, foil%20membrane%20lid
- aluminum foil closure 1, record 4, English, aluminum%20foil%20closure
- foil-based membrane seal 1, record 4, English, foil%2Dbased%20membrane%20seal
- foil-based lidstock 1, record 4, English, foil%2Dbased%20lidstock
- foil 3, record 4, English, foil
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A peelable closure that comprises a membrane of aluminum foil adhered to the top end of a container used as a final means of closure or as an innerseal. 3, record 4, English, - foil%20seal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
All the terms mentioned after "foil seal" and "foil closure" on this record relate to the same concept but we cannot guarantee that they are official expressions. 3, record 4, English, - foil%20seal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "foil" was taken from the technical documentation supplied by REMY, a packaging company from France. 3, record 4, English, - foil%20seal
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- opercule en aluminium
1, record 4, French, opercule%20en%20aluminium
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- opercule à base d'aluminium 2, record 4, French, opercule%20%C3%A0%20base%20d%27aluminium
correct, masculine noun
- opercule alu 1, record 4, French, opercule%20alu
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Découpe en aluminium mince servant à la fermeture de petits récipients. On retrouve ce dispositif employé seul (cas de certains pots de yoghourt par exemple) ou encore surmonté d'une capsule ou d'un couvercle. 3, record 4, French, - opercule%20en%20aluminium
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le concept d'opercule prend en compte la structure en feuille du matériau fixé généralement par collage ou soudage sur le contenant lui-même (...) 4, record 4, French, - opercule%20en%20aluminium
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1992-06-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Packaging Machinery and Equipment
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- induction cap-sealer
1, record 5, English, induction%20cap%2Dsealer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- induction cap sealer 2, record 5, English, induction%20cap%20sealer
correct
- induction sealer 2, record 5, English, induction%20sealer
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A machine specially used for the induction-sealing process. 3, record 5, English, - induction%20cap%2Dsealer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
induction sealing : A cap sealing method based on the high-frequency heating of the cap and the inner seal, when placed on their container, in order to enhance tamper evidence and freshness protection. 3, record 5, English, - induction%20cap%2Dsealer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A typical induction innerseal consists of a pulp board liner, a layer of wax, aluminum foil, and a polymer that is compatible with the lid of the plastic container. During induction sealing, the cap, with the inner seal, is placed on the container. As the container and cap pass under the induction coil, a varying magnetic field heats the aluminum foil, which melts the wax and polymer, sealing it to the lip of the container. Thus, the innerseal leaves an hermetic layer of foil and polymer coating on the top of the bottle. If the foil seal is broken, any tampering is immediately apparent to the consumer. 2, record 5, English, - induction%20cap%2Dsealer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Machines et équipement d'emballage
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- machine de thermoscellage par induction
1, record 5, French, machine%20de%20thermoscellage%20par%20induction
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- thermoscelleuse par induction 2, record 5, French, thermoscelleuse%20par%20induction
correct, feminine noun
- scelleuse par induction 3, record 5, French, scelleuse%20par%20induction
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine spéciale employée pour le thermoscellage par induction. 3, record 5, French, - machine%20de%20thermoscellage%20par%20induction
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thermoscellage par induction : Méthode de thermoscellage des opercules en aluminium mince, fondée sur le chauffage à hautes fréquences par champ d'induction. Il en résulte une soudure hermétique et inviolable des contenants. 3, record 5, French, - machine%20de%20thermoscellage%20par%20induction
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Après remplissage et fermeture, le récipient passe sous un champ d'induction émis par un générateur hautes fréquences. L'effet est instantané : l'aluminium, et lui seul, se réchauffe, ce qui provoque : La fonte de la cire d'assemblage qui migre vers le carton et libère la pellicule. La fusion du polymère qui va adhérer parfaitement au col du récipient. Au dévissage du bouchon, l'opercule aluminium reste soudé au goulot, alors que le joint carton demeure logé à l'intérieur du bouchon favorisant une meilleure étanchéité lors du rebouchage. 3, record 5, French, - machine%20de%20thermoscellage%20par%20induction
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
La deuxième observation de la partie française de cette fiche a été tirée du catalogue de la compagnie française SCELINDUCT, maison spécialisée dans le scellage par induction. 3, record 5, French, - machine%20de%20thermoscellage%20par%20induction
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1987-12-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- induction seal
1, record 6, English, induction%20seal
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- induction innerseal 1, record 6, English, induction%20innerseal
correct
- induction inner seal 2, record 6, English, induction%20inner%20seal
correct, proposal
- heat-induction innerseal 3, record 6, English, heat%2Dinduction%20innerseal
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inner seal that is applied on the top end of a container through the induction-sealing process. 2, record 6, English, - induction%20seal
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A typical induction innerseal consists of a pulp board liner, a layer of wax, aluminum foil, and a polymer that is compatible with the lid of the plastic container. During induction sealing the cap, with the inner seal, is placed on the container. As the container and cap pass under the induction coil, a varying magnetic field heats the aluminum foil, which melts the wax and polymer, sealing it to the lip of the container. Thus, the innerseal leaves an hermetic layer of foil and polymer coating on the top of the bottle. If the foil seal is broken, any tampering is immediately apparent to the consumer. 1, record 6, English, - induction%20seal
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- opercule soudé par induction
1, record 6, French, opercule%20soud%C3%A9%20par%20induction
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- opercule thermoscellé par induction 2, record 6, French, opercule%20thermoscell%C3%A9%20par%20induction
correct, proposal, masculine noun
- opercule scellé par induction 2, record 6, French, opercule%20scell%C3%A9%20par%20induction
correct, proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opercule en aluminium mince soudé à un contenant lors de son passage dans un générateur hautes fréquences. 2, record 6, French, - opercule%20soud%C3%A9%20par%20induction
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Après remplissage et fermeture, le récipient passe sous un champ d'induction émis par un générateur hautes fréquences. L'effet est instantané : l'aluminium, et lui seul, se réchauffe, ce qui provoque : La fonte de la cire d'assemblage qui migre vers le carton et libère la pellicule. La fusion du polymère qui va adhérer parfaitement au col du récipient. Au dévissage du bouchon, l'opercule aluminium reste soudé au goulot, alors que le joint carton demeure logé à l'intérieur du bouchon favorisant une meilleure étanchéité lors du rebouchage. 2, record 6, French, - opercule%20soud%C3%A9%20par%20induction
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La première observation de la partie française de cette fiche a été tirée du catalogue de la compagnie française SCELINDUCT, maison spécialisée dans le scellage par induction. 2, record 6, French, - opercule%20soud%C3%A9%20par%20induction
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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