What is blister clamshell?

The main dynamic of the blister pack is a pocket made from thermoformed plastic. A backer of paperboard, aluminum foil or plastic substrate is applied to the back of the pocket which is used to contain the products inside. Dual folding blister packs without a paperboard backer or seal is known as a clamshell.

What is blister clamshell packaging?

Blister packaging, or blister packs as they are often called, are an inexpensive option for creating packages that are durable, transparent, and tamper proof. The blister packaging is attached to the blister card through a heat-sealing process that allows the product to be displayed in a wide variety of methods.

What is a blister in packaging?

Blister packaging is a type of packaging produced by heating a sheet of plastic and moulding it into shape to form a bubble or pocket the ‘blister’ that completely covers the product. A traditional blister pack is known as a face seal blister and has a cardboard back.

What plastic is clamshell packaging?

Polyethylene terephthalate
“Clamshells are usually made out of PET plastic, so they are highly recyclable,” says Alexander. There is big demand for recycled PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) content in new clamshells, particularly those used in the food industry.

How are blister packages made?

Blister packs are created by means of a form-fill-seal process at the pharmaceutical company or designated contract packer. A form-fill-seal process means that the blister pack is created from rolls of flat sheet or film, filled with the pharmaceutical product and closed (sealed) on the same equipment.

What type of plastic is blister packaging?

Polyethylene terephthalate – We often get asked, what plastic is used for blister packaging? Polyethylene terephthalate, better known as PET, can be used as blister plastic as well as being used for items such as water bottles, clamshell packaging and more.

What is thermoform packaging?

Thermoforming: Packaging, Components, & Products Thermoforming is a process where rigid plastics, closed-cell foams, or other specialty materials are heated to a pliable forming temperature, formed to a specific shape in a mold, and trimmed to create a usable product.

What type of plastic is used for blister packaging?

PVC
Blister packaging is comprised of PET (polyethylene terephtalate) or PVC (polyvinyl chloride) plastic packaging. The rugged material used for blister packs makes them ideal for a wide range of applications, such as pharmaceuticals, electronic equipment, or toy products.

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What is difference between strip and blister packaging?

The difference between a strip pack and blister pack is that a strip pack does not have thermo-formed or cold formed cavities; the strip pack is formed around the tablet at a time when it is dropped to the sealing area between sealing moulds.