MOL-72106 Converting and Packaging Processes, 5 cr

Person responsible

Sanna Auvinen, Johanna Lahti

Lessons

Implementation Period Person responsible Requirements
MOL-72106 2016-01 1 - 2 Sanna Auvinen
Johanna Lahti

Learning Outcomes

After finishing the course the student can explain stages of different converting and packaging processes including dispersion coating, lamination, printing, forming, filling and closing of the package. She/he is also able to evaluate demands that these stages set on the properties of the packaging materials. The student is also able to recognize possible problems existing during packaging processes and outline solutions of these problems. Aim is that he/she can find connection between theory and packaging processes in practice.

Content

Content Core content Complementary knowledge Specialist knowledge
1. Selection of package type and packaging line     
2. Package printing (printing methods)  Printing inks, print quality   
3. Form fill seal techniques     
4. Active and intelligent packaging     
5. Primary, secondary and tertiary packaging     
6. Errors in packaging     
7. Dispersion coating     
8. Lamination methods  Other converting methods (hot melts, waxes, siliconisation, etc.)   

Study material

Type Name Author ISBN URL Additional information Examination material
Book   Paper and paperboard converting   Jurkka Kuusipalo (ed)   978-952-5216-28-8     Chapters 3, 5, 6 and 8   Yes   
Lecture slides     Sanna Auvinen & Johanna Lahti         Yes   

Prerequisites

Course Mandatory/Advisable Description
MOL-42106 Polymeric Materials Advisable    
MOL-42136 Extrusion Advisable    
MOL-42166 Rheology Advisable    
MOL-42196 Adhesion and Surface Modifications Advisable    

Correspondence of content

There is no equivalence with any other courses

Updated by: Auvinen Sanna, 22.11.2016