| Packaging refers to the technology or technique of | | | | Packages could be created with tamper resistance to |
| protecting products meant for distribution, storage, | | | | prevent the occurrence of tampering and to reduce |
| sale, and use. In addition, the term also indicates the | | | | the risks associated with package pilferage. Packages |
| entire process of design, evaluation, and production | | | | may also comprise authentication seals, security |
| of packages. | | | | printing, anti-theft devices, such as dye-packs, RFID |
| Packaging serves various goals such as: | | | | tags or electronic article surveillance tags. |
| · Physical protection of the different objects | | | | · Packages often contain additional features which |
| contained in the package from shock, vibration, | | | | facilitate convenience in various processes such as |
| temperature etc. | | | | distribution, handling, display, sale, reuse etc. |
| · Creation of a protective barrier from oxygen, | | | | · Bulk commodities are often segregated into |
| water vapor etc., is very much required to maintain | | | | packages of suitable sizes for individual households. |
| the freshness and sterility of the contents. Certain | | | | This helps in the control of inventory. |
| packages contain oxygen absorbers or modified | | | | There are several types of Packaging machines such |
| atmospheres that help to extend the shelf life of the | | | | as Vacuum Packaging Machines, Cartoning Machines, |
| contents. | | | | Cleaning, Sterilizing, Cooling and Drying Machines, |
| · Agglomeration is another important objective of | | | | Converting Machines, Accumulating and Related |
| packaging a product. Small objects such as powders, | | | | Machines, Package Filling and Closing Machines etc. |
| liquids and granular materials are generally contained | | | | Efficient packaging machines offer a great deal of |
| together in one package for reasons of efficiency. | | | | advantages to the end-users such as source |
| · Packages and labels help in communicating the | | | | reduction, waste reduction and utility conservation |
| various methods of using, transporting, recycling, or | | | | efforts. These eco-friendly initiatives integrate |
| disposing of the product. | | | | modifications in material specifications and cautious |
| · Packaging and labels are employed by marketers | | | | evaluation of the capabilities of packaging machines. |
| for encouraging prospective buyers to buy the | | | | By using efficient packaging machines, it would be |
| product. | | | | easier to achieve complete transformation to greener |
| · Packaging plays a significant role in eliminating or | | | | packaging, tracking performance and reducing |
| rather lessening the security risks of shipment. | | | | demands on plant utilities. |