Multi-pack
A multi-pack also known as multipack is packaging that combines or holds multiple items or smaller packages. Functions Multi-packs can be used to: * Combine several items for a larger unit of sale, often with a reduced individual cost * Provide a package handle to conveniently carry several items * Help prevent package pilferage * Provide a tamper indicating seal * Reduce environmental impact of secondary packaging * Keep items clean * Obscure the bar codes on the individual combined items and provide a new one for the multi-pack Methods A wide variety of materials and procedures are available to combine items or packages into a multi-pack. This can include shrink film, pressure sensitive tape, paper overwrap, adhesives, paperboard carriers, plastic clips, etc. Beverages Beverage cans and bottles are sold in multi-packs such as six packs, twelve packs, and cases of 24. These can be paperboard baskets, paperboard overwraps and cartons, corrugated fiberboard boxes, HDPE plasti ...
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Package Handle
Package handles, or carriers, are used to help people use packaging. They are designed to simplify and to improve the ergonomics of lifting and carrying packages. Handles on consumer packages add convenience and help facilitate use and pouring. The effect of handles on package material costs and the packaging line efficiencies are also critical. A handle can be defined as “an accessory attached to a container or part for the purpose of holding or carrying.” Sometimes a handle can be used to hang a package for dispensing or use. Handles can be built into a package, sometimes in the form of hand holes or hand holds. They can also be attached to a finished complete package after filling and closing, or even at the point of purchase. The performance and design criteria for handles are often detailed in a contract or specification. For example handles for some US government containers are specified in Mil-Std-648. History People have long seen a need to have package forms whi ...
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