Heat sealing

Joining compatible packaging surfaces using controlled heat and contact conditions to form a seal.

Also called: heat-sealing

Material family: Polymers, compounds and processing aids

Where it matters

Qualify the actual film construction and sealing equipment through a defined operating window.

Testing and verification

A laboratory heat-seal result does not alone establish package integrity, barrier retention or regulatory suitability.

Related guides

Related products and materials

Technical references

General information for preliminary evaluation; not independently reviewed or certified. Confirm grades, standards and suitability with the manufacturer for your application. Interpret within the exact material, grade and test method.

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