Package Design & Development Flashcards

Which design principle refers to reducing the amount of packaging material used while maintaining product protection?

Answer: Source reduction

Source reduction is the practice of minimizing packaging material at the design stage without compromising protective function.

In package development, what does DFM stand for?

Answer: Design for Manufacturing

DFM (Design for Manufacturing) ensures that packaging can be produced efficiently and cost-effectively on existing equipment.

A tamper-evident seal that shows visible signs of opening without the package being destroyed is classified as which type?

Answer: Shrink band

Shrink bands wrap around closures and show irreversible distortion when tampered with, providing visible evidence of tampering.

What is the primary purpose of a dead-fold in flexible packaging design?

Answer: To allow the package to hold its shape after folding without adhesive

Dead-fold is the property that allows a flexible material to retain its folded position without needing a closure or adhesive.

Which container shape provides maximum resistance to internal pressure for a given wall thickness?

Answer: Cylindrical

A cylindrical shape distributes internal pressure uniformly around the circumference, making it the most efficient shape for pressure resistance.

In sustainable package design, 'Design for Disassembly' primarily aims to:

Answer: Make multi-material packages easy to separate at end of life

Design for Disassembly ensures that multi-component packages can be easily separated so each material can be properly recycled or recovered.

Which factor most directly determines whether a corrugated fiberboard box will resist top-to-bottom stacking loads?

Answer: Box Compression Test (BCT) value

The BCT value directly measures the maximum compressive load a completed box can withstand before failure, making it the primary stacking-strength indicator.