MOL-72106 Converting and Packaging Processes, 5 cr
Person responsible
Sanna Auvinen, Johanna Lahti
Lessons
| Implementation | Period | Person responsible | Requirements |
| MOL-72106 2017-01 | 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 | Heat sealing, gluing | |
| 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 | Packaging Technology - Fundamentals, Materials and Processes | Emblem, Anne Emblem, Henry. | 978-1-84569-665-8 | Chapters: 2, 3, 19, 20 and 21 Online version available at: www.knovel.com | Yes | |
| 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