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TUESDAY DEC 4, 2007
9:00am - 12:00pm
COURSE OUTLINE
DESCRIPTION
The complex nature of the retort pouch structure
will be treated both on a material and possible
defect basis - problems to be discussed include
bond strength (material) including adhesion,
resin selection and abuse resistance. These will
be integrated with key application areas in view
of possible structured defects. Also to be
discussed will be specification presentation for
the material and pre-made pouches.
Structures
will include foil/ non-foil barriers and
microwaveable pouches. All aspects of converting
will be treated. A special plus
will be the inclusion of retortable trays/lids
and their potential markets. A "must" for
all personnel currently working in the retort
field - whether novice or highly experienced.
THE POUCH -
WHAT IT IS
9:00am - 10:00pm
Structures
Material Functions
Roll Stock
Pouches
Features
Suppliers
Coating (mw)
Retortable trays/ lidding stock
DISCUSSION
1 10:00am - 10:30am
Sealing techniques - resin selection
Process techniques
Supplier Wrap-Up
Off-shore views
COFFEE
BREAK 10:30am - 11:00am
DISCUSSION
2
11:00am - 12:00pm
Pouch Quality Insurance
Inspection Techniques
Trays & Lidding Stock
Selection Criteria
Workshop Case Study
COURSE
INSTRUCTOR - Jan Switten
Jan Switten graduated from Leuven
University with a degree in Chemistry,
Specialization Polymers. He joined Du Pont de
Nemours Research and Development Laboratories in
Mechelen, Belgium, where he worked for 10 years
in a team developing polymers for the packaging
industries. The next six years he was active as
a production area supervisor. He gathered
experience in marketing and sales of different
packaging materials and base plastics. In 2004,
SWITTEN, training and advice in plastics and
packaging was set up. The company operated
internationally.
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