Does DIN 55405 actually define the English term „tray“? And are the frequently used jars, trays and bowls actually packaging terms?
In fact, the basic standard DIN 55405 „Packaging - Terminology - Terms“ contains some terms which, due to their history, can also be found in every household, but which have been clearly defined here.
This is understood to mean "Crucible“ in central German usage a Frying pan. As a packaging term, a jar (No. 10.849) is a „thick-walled packaging material, usually cylindrical in shape, with a wide opening, primarily for paste-like filling goods for cosmetic and pharmaceutical use“. This Packaging in can form are made of glass, ceramic, porcelain or plastic and fitted with screw-on or snap-on lids, which often have an inner welded-on membrane for tight sealing and to ensure tamper-evidence.
Packaging tray
One „Bowl“ (No. 10.701) is a flat „packaging material with any shape of base and curved, raised edge, usually stackable inside each other when empty“. It can be made from aluminium strip thermoformed or by thermoforming from plastic or by extruding foam plastic.
An environmentally friendly option are made from fibre moulded trays. They are used for packaging chunky goods in the food industry, mainly as multi-piece, collective or portion packaging, but also as „meal trays“ for ready meals, which are often divided on the inside and are generally suitable for heating. Trays are closed by wrapping, sealing or with lids.
„Trays“ (No. 10.833) are also flat packaging, but usually „with a rectangular base and raised or upright edge.“
„Tray“ or what?
„Tray“ (No. 10,864) is a term that originates from the English language and is used in the packaging industry as a „Synonym for tray, bowl, but also crate“ (see pj 04/2019) is used. A tray is filled manually or a blank (tray), usually made from solid or corrugated cardboard, is loaded with packaged goods in the tray packer by machine, covered with a lid or wrapped in film.
[infotext icon]In our series "Standardised terms" we take a closer look at some (frequently misused) technical terms in the packaging industry.All articles in the series:
Packaging standardisation - development and application
Standardised terms - Part 1: Bag or pouch?
Standardised terms - Part 2: Carton or box?
Standardised terms - Part 3: Can or tin?
Standardised terms - Part 4: Steige or Stiege?
Standardised terms - Part 5: Crate, box or harass?
Standardised terms - Part 6: Drum or barrel?
Standardised terms - Part 7: What actually is a "tray"?
Standardised terms - Part 8: What is a blister pack?
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