Multi-pack

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Packaging that combines or holds multiple items or smaller packages

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::summary Packaging that combines or holds multiple items or smaller packages ::

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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 plastic handles, six-pack rings, and shrink packs.

Other uses

A wide variety of items and packages are combined into multi-packs for sale.

Gallery

File:12 pack of tissue.jpg|Shrink wrap used to form a 12-pack of cartons of tissue File:PakTechTK.jpg|Clip used to join two spray bottles and provide a handle File:Shrink-wrapping machine by OCME S.r.L.jpg|Shrink film wrap being applied to beverage bottles File:Water bottles with tape handle.png|Six water bottles in shrink wrap with tape handle.

References

  • Soroka, W, "Fundamentals of Packaging Technology", IoPP, 2002,
  • Yam, K. L., "Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology", John Wiley & Sons, 2009,

References

  1. (2011-07-01). "Leaner and Greener". Beverage World.
  2. (2011-07-01). "Third Party Testing: 6Pak Can Carriers Provide 95-98% More Protection". PakTech.
  3. "Unitary Package".
  4. "Multi-pack container assembly".
  5. "Device for carrying containers".
  6. "Bottle carrier".
  7. (2011-02-01). "Interest In Multipacks Picks Up". Food & Beverage Packaging.

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