Packaging Glossary

Bags

Bottles

Bottles - Materials

Cans

Corrugated

Electrical

General Terms

Palletizing

Pallets

Sheets

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BAGS

BUTT – the bottom of the bag

FREEBOARD – the headspace above the product in a bag

TAG – a tag sewn to the top of the bag

OPEN MOUTH BAG – open mouth bag-a bag with a full top opening that is sewn or sealed shut after being filled

VALVE BAG – a bag with a valve between the side and top folds that is filled with a horizontal tube

BOTTLES

BEVERAGES

CSD-carbonated soft drink

STILL-non-carbonated beverage

BULK – bottles shipped scrambled in a box or bag

BULK PALLETIZED – bottles shipped in layers on tier sheets on a bulk pallet

FINISH – the surface to which the closure is applied

CT – continuous threads

LUG – lug style threads for a lug style closure

ROPP – roll on pilfer proof aluminum closure that is formed over the threads

BOTTLES - MATERIALS

HDPE – high density polyethylene

LDPE – low density polyethylene

PE – polyethylene

PET – polyethylene terephthalate

PETE – same as above

PP – polypropylene

PS – polystyrene

PVC – polyvinyl chloride

NECK RING – a horizontal ring around the neck of the bottle to provide support during handling

CANS

BULK – cans shipped in layers on tier sheets on a bulk pallet

OVERCAP – the top cap on a can such as typical to aerosol products

SIZES – cans are defined in size by the diameter and height in sixteenths of an inch 307=3-7/16"

SEAMER – the machine that applies the top to the body after filling

THREE PIECE – a can made from three pieces, a body, bottom, and top

TWO PIECE – a can made from two pieces, and integral body and bottom, and a top

CORRUGATED

BLISS – a box with a U-shaped body and glued in end panels

FLUTE – the direction of the corrugation between the two outer boards

FOL – full overlapping flaps

HSC – an RSC (see below) without top flaps

KD – a knocked down or unerected HSC or RSC

LEVEL RESTING – a top loading HSC or RSC that has its bottom major flaps inside its bottom minor flaps

MAJOR FLAPS – the flaps running parallel to the major dimension of the finished carton

MINOR FLAPS – the flaps running parallel to the minor dimension of the finished carton

MANUFACTURERS JOINT – the pre-glued joint on a knocked down HSC or RSC

RESHIPPER – a case which contains the empty primary containers which will be filled and re-packed back into the same case

RSC – a regular slotted case run on a printer/slotter with top and bottom, side, or end flaps

TAB-LOC – an RSC with it's major and minor flaps attached with a tab and folded down on the outside of the erected case

SPOT PACK – a flat piece of corrugated with primary containers affixed to it with adhesive

TRAY – a corrugated container formed from a flat blank with sides and ends folded up and glued or stapled

ELECTRICAL

AWG – American wire gauge, the cross-section diameter of an electrical conductor

HMI – human/machine interface

KVA – kilo volt-amperes, a measure of electrical power required for a particular machine

MCC – motor control center

MS – motor starter

PLC – programmable logic controller, an industrial computer used to control machine or motor functions

O/I – PLC outputs & inputs

VAC – voltage, alternating current

VDC – voltage, direct current

VFD – a frequency inverter to vary the frequency input to a motor to vary the speed of the motor

GENERAL/MISCELLANEOUS TERMS

AS-BUILT DRAWING – A final drawing made by DSI Process Systems which includes precise dimensions that can be used for installation. These are included with the manuals and are not available until Engineering is complete and the machine or equipment has been built.

BUDGETARY PROPOSAL – A proposal for equipment including pricing, which due to one or more of the following reasons, is prepared for budgetary purposes only: 1) Insufficient information is provided in the RFQ, 2) Insufficient information is available at the time of proposal preparation, 3) Adequate time may not be available to properly research the project, 4) Vendors can not respond with sub-component pricing, 5) the proper DSI Process Systems personnel are not available to review the project, or 6) the customer has asked for budgetary pricing to set a budget for request of funds. A budgetary proposal will generally be priced within 20% of the system proposal, but can vary greatly as additional information and the scope of a project is developed.

CONFIRMATION DATE – This is the earliest date that both a hard copy of the purchase order and the down payment check arrive at DSI Process Systems. The order becomes formally recognized and accepted by DSI Process Systems at this point.

CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE VISIT – This is a visit by the customer to DSI's facility to inspect and observe the operation of the equipment before shipment. The equipment will be as complete as possible, based on space available or other agreements. Speeds will be as close to specifications as possible, based on available supply of product. DSI Process Systems personnel, together with the customer, will create a punch list of incomplete or unacceptable items which is to be completed prior to shipment. The customer will be asked to sign an acceptance form stating that the equipment is acceptable to ship once the punch list items are complete as designated.

FINAL ACCEPTANCE – Once the equipment is installed, started-up and the training is complete, the customer will be asked to sign a final acceptance form indicating DSI Process Systems has fulfilled its responsibilities as outlined in the scope document or most recent firm proposal.

FIRM PROPOSAL – A fully researched and approved proposal. Once a system proposal is issued, it is valid for 60 days. DSI Process Systems reserves the right to update or revise any proposal after that time.

INSTALLATION – Installation includes final positioning making all field wiring connections, leveling and lagging the equipment to the floor, running power and air lines to the equipment and erecting all safety fencing. The installation is complete when the equipment is ready to run. Power is available, but not yet turned on. DSI Process Systems does not run power or air lines to the equipment, this must be completed by the customer or a local contractor.

LAYOUT DRAWING – A preliminary representation of the equipment to be supplied. It is not necessarily to scale and is not to be used for installation. Even though the dimensions may be extremely accurate, they should still be assumed to be approximate.

PASS HEIGHT – The distance from the floor to the top of the conveyor rollers or chain.

SCOPE DOCUMENT – A document created by DSI Process Systems detailing the specifications of the project. It includes the equipment specifications, "CAPE" (pallet pattern) drawings if applicable, preliminary or engineering layout drawing, commercial information, and any additional pertinent, supporting documentation. The delivery date is based on receiving the down payment check and receiving a customer signed scope document.

START-UP & TRAINING SERVICES – Start-Up & Training Services begin when the installation is completed. It usually consists of a DSI Process Systems authorized technician applying power to the system, checking the components, running actual production product through the system, and making final adjustments to the equipment. During this process some training is accomplished; however, once the official start-up is completed the project then officially moves into the training phase.

SUPERVISED INSTALLATION – DSI Process Systems will provide, if needed, one technician to supervise and coordinate the installation of the system. The technician will instruct and provide support to the installation crew (millwrights, riggers, electricians, etc.) furnished by the customer or others.

UNLOADING – This is the uncrating and physical movement of the equipment into the customer’s building and onto the plant floor in the vicinity of its final location, whether done by DSI Process Systems, the customer, or others. This may require the use of forklifts, cranes, or other heavy material handling equipment. Installation begins after the equipment is unloaded.

PALLETIZING

AXIS – Direction of movement of the gantry palletizer’s loading head (end effector). The gantry could consist of up to four (4) axis, "X", "Y", "Z", and "W".

CARRIAGE FOR GANTRY PALLETIZER – One of two devices which cause the loading head (end effector) to move in a horizontal direction (X-axis carriage or Y-axis carriage).

END EFFECTOR (LOADING HEAD) – Any device used on a gantry palletizer to pick-up and relocate a product, pallet or slipsheet. Generally, this includes all loading heads, whether it is vacuum, gripping, full layer, pail, bag, or other. The end effector may pick up a single item, a row of items or a full layer of items. They may also be multi-purpose – picking up either a product, a pallet, or a slipsheet (bottom or tier). Sometimes referred to as a loading head or pick-and-place mechanism.

FORMAT – A specific combination of pattern , number of layers pallet size, product size, product height, and product weight. Any change which could cause the programming parameters to be modified would constitute an additional format. It is possible to have multiple formats with the same pattern.

GANTRY, "W" AXIS – The horizontal rotational motion of the end effector/loading head. This can be 90° or 180° . If the "W" Axis is referred to as none, this indicates the head does not rotate.

GANTRY, "X" AXIS – The horizontal direction of travel of the end effector/loading head in which the carriage rides on the main frame. This is usually the direction of longest travel.

GANTRY, "Y" AXIS – The horizontal direction of travel of the end effector/loading head in which the loading head carriage rides on the "X" axis carriage. The "Y" axis is perpendicular to the "X" axis.

GANTRY, "Z" AXIS – The vertical direction of travel of the end effector/loading head.

PATTERN – A specific number of products per layer and specific orientation of the bags or cases when viewed from above. Anything that would change the above parameters would be considered an additional pattern.

SHUTTLE CAR – A device that transports cargo from one location to another. The cargo may be a full pallet, an empty pallet, a unitized load, or simply a slipsheet. The shuttle car has a conveyor top to automatically receive or discharge cargo. Shuttle cars may be motorized or actuated pneumatically over short distances; they may have overhead or on-the-ground cabling; they may ride on above ground rails, submerged rails, or have some other guidance system; they may be driven by rack and pinion, timing belt, or be direct drive. Sometimes referred to as a transfer car or T-car.

PALLETS

BULK – pallet on which bulk bottles or cans are shipped, usually 44" x 56"

CHEP – a commercial pallet with the same dimension as the GMA (see below) but rented, not purchased

GMA - Grocery Manufacturers Association pallet 40" x 48"

SHEETS

BOTTOM – a sheet placed on the pallet

TIER – a sheet placed between tiers of product stacked on a pallet

TOP – a sheet placed on the top of a completed load on a pallet

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