Ancillary Packaging Materials detailed syllabus scheme for Printing & Packaging Technology (PP), 2017 regulation has been taken from the University of Mumbai official website and presented for the Bachelor of Engineering students. For Course Code, Course Title, Test 1, Test 2, Avg, End Sem Exam, Team Work, Practical, Oral, Total, and other information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.
For all other Mumbai University Printing & Packaging Technology 4th Sem Syllabus 2017 Pattern, do visit PP 4th Sem 2017 Pattern Scheme. The detailed syllabus scheme for ancillary packaging materials is as follows.
Ancillary Packaging Materials Syllabus for Printing & Packaging Technology SE 4th Sem 2017 Pattern Mumbai University
Course Objectives:
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Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to…
- Analyze various cushioning materials and describe their properties.
- Analyze the types of adhesives and apply the concept of adhesion in the packaging.
- Elaborate the functions of various closures and choose a closure for a specific application.
- Choose the right label for a specific packaging application.
- Analyze the types of straps & tapes and describe their application in different packages.
- Describe the significance of codings and coatings in packaging.
Module 1
Cushioning materials: Packaging hazards -Drop, Vibration, Shock- Functions of cushioning materials- Type- flexible, semi-rigid and fillers. Materials – paper, plastic and wood based, foams and rubber, 2 component systems. Properties of Cushioning materials – Creep, moisture and fungus resistance; Introduction to Fragility Factor and Cushion Factor 6
Module 2
Adhesion: Principles of Adhesion- Mechanical Interlocking, Molecular diffusion, Electrostatic theory, Chemical Bonding; Surface Properties – wetting, contact angle, surface energy; Surface preparation – cleaning, etching, Corona and plasma treatment, Flame treatment; Types of adhesives – Natural/Synthetic adhesives – Water based/Solvent based/Hot melt – Adhesive applicators; Adhesives and adhesive strength evaluation – Bond, Peel, Shear; Adhesive and cohesive strength – Rheological Properties -Viscosity / Tack / wetting / yield Climatic / environmental influences. 9
Module 3
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Module 4
Labels: Applications – purpose& objective, Contents of a Label -Classification – self-adhesive, wet glue, in-mould, inserts, tags, shrink and stretch sleeve, heat sealable, thermal transfer, properties and applications. Label stocks – paper, films, Al foil -specifications and applications – Manufacturing Process – 6 Pressure sensitive, Shrink sleeve – Labelling process, equipments and mechanism – Smartand intelligent Labels / Security labels.
Module 5
Reinforcements: Strapping- functions; Materials- Metal-steel, Plastics- HDPE / PP / PET / Nylon; Types of loads -rigid, compressible, stretching, shrinkable; Properties and Criteria for Selection of strapping Materials; Tensioning; Crimping and Sealing of straps; Taping – functions- Kraft paper tapes- properties and types-white and coloured – BOPP/PVC self-adhesive tapes- properties and manufacturing; Tape dispensing – Manual, hand held and automatic. 5
Module 6
Coatings and coding: Lacquers for Metal plate / Cans, Flexible substrates / Laminates-types and functions; Over print varnishes and coatings – spot varnish and overprint – purpose; Decorative coatings; Functional coatings – heat seal, barrier and protective – coating equipment. Bar Coding- Significance, structure, parts of the code. 3
Theory Examinations:
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Reference Books:
- K. L. Yam, The Wiley Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology, 3rd ed., Wiley, 2009
- W. Soroka, Fundamentals of Packaging Technology, 4th ed., IoPP, 2009
- J. F. Hanlon, Handbook of Package Engineering, 3rd ed., CRC Press, 1998
- F. A. Paine, The Packaging Users Handbook, Springer, 1990
For detail syllabus of all other subjects of Printing & Packaging Technology (PP) 4th Sem 2017 regulation, visit PP 4th Sem Subjects syllabus for 2017 regulation.