Tem 3759997 0101

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Technical Manual
For Aseptic Package Checks
3760000-0100
Tetra Pak® A3/Speed
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Tetra Pa
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Digital
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WARNING
Read and follow all safety precaution instructions throughout this
document and on safety signs attached to the equipment.
Failure to follow all safety precaution instructions could result in death or
serious injury.
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accordance with the design and construction of the machine or equipment at the time of
publishing. The Tetra Pak Group reserves the right to introduce design modifications without
prior notice.
The English language version of this document contains the original instructions. All other
language versions are translations of the original instructions.
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This document is valid for: Introduction
1 Checks
2 Quick Checks - Package
Equipment Serial No.
Year of Manufacture 3 Quick Checks - Seals
4 Quick Checks - Openings and
Closures
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Technical Manual
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6
7
Daily Checks - Package
Daily Checks - Transversal
Seal
Daily Checks - Openings and
Closures
8 Tools and Templates
For Aseptic Package

Checks
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Equipment configurations that this

document is valid for are described on the
next page.
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Additional Specification Information
In addition to the name and bill of material number on the front page, this table specifies the kits and options that
the user manual is valid for at the time of release.
For changes made to this user manual after the time of release, see the Update Log table after this table.
If the equipment has a kit or option installed that is not listed in the aforementioned tables, it is recommended to
confirm the validity of this user manual. Contact technical.publications@tetrapak.com for confirmation.
Name Bill of Material Additional Information

Tetra Pak® A3/Speed 648576-0500

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Introduction
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Introduction
Description
This chapter contains basic information about this document and the related
Tetra Pak® equipment.
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Introduction Table of Contents
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and Terminology ............................... 9

Safety Precautions ............................................. 10
Safety Messages Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Definition of Lockout Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Document Information ..........................................11

Page Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Page Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Typographical Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Differentiation of Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Introduction Abbreviations and Terminology
Abbreviations and Terminology*

The table contains all abbreviations and terminology used throughout this user
manual. Among these abbreviations may be the official abbreviated forms of product
names and trademarks belonging to the Tetra Pak Group.
Abbreviation/Terminology Meaning Translation
B Base (package shape) Base (package shape)
CIP Cleaning In Place Cleaning In Place
DC DreamCap DreamCap
DIMC Direct Injection Direct Injection
Moulded Concept Moulded Concept
DQSS Digital Quality Sampling Digital Quality Sampling
System System
E Edge (package shape) Edge (package shape)
FC FlexiCap FlexiCap
HC HeliCap HeliCap
ISO International International
Organization for Organization for
Standardization Standardization
LH Left hand Left hand
LS Longitudinal Seal(ing) Longitudinal Seal(ing)
LW LightWing LightWing
MaPS Magnetic Position Magnetic Position
System System
MiM Micro Injection Micro Injection
Moulding Moulding
MSE Strip type (used in case Strip type (used in case
of Oxygen sensitive of Oxygen sensitive
high quality products) high quality products)
OM Operation Manual Operation Manual
PE Polyethylene Polyethylene
PLH Pre Laminated Hole Pre Laminated Hole
PT PullTab PullTab
QDMS Quality Data Quality Data
Management System Management System
RH Right hand Right hand
S Slim (package shape) Slim (package shape)
TBA Tetra Brik® Aseptic Tetra Brik® Aseptic
TeM Technical Manual Technical Manual
TGA Tetra Gemina Aseptic Tetra Gemina Aseptic
(package shape) (package shape)
TP Tetra Pak Tetra Pak
TPA Tetra Prisma® Aseptic Tetra Prisma® Aseptic
TSA Tetra Stelo Aseptic Tetra Stelo Aseptic
(package shape) (package shape)
TS Transversal Sealing Transversal Sealing
WgC WingCap WingCap
UP Update Pages Update Pages
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Safety Precautions Introduction
Safety Precautions
Before starting any work on the equipment, it is compulsory to read the Safety
Precautions chapter in any of the existing documents of the equipment.
Safety Messages Description

A safety message is always accompanied by a safety alert symbol and a signal
word.
The safety alert symbol is used to alert about potential personal injury hazards. To
avoid hazards, obey all safety messages that follow this symbol.
The following safety alert symbols and signal words are used in this document to
inform the user of hazards.
Danger indicates an imminently

DANGERI
DANGER hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
Warning indicates a potentially

WARNING hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Caution indicates a potentially

CAUTION hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION Caution without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
Definition of Lockout Procedure

A lockout procedure is a procedure to put each necessary energy isolating device in
its safe position to prevent the energisation of the equipment, such as when a
maintenance procedure should be carried out.
A lockout is the use of a device, for example, a padlock, to make sure that an energy
isolating device cannot be operated.
An energy isolating device is a mechanical device that physically prevents

transmission or release of energy, such as an electrical supply disconnecting
device.
When a utility should be LOCKED in the OFF position according to the Equipment
Status row of a Procedure Start Table, the lockout procedure for that utility is
applicable.
A detailed instruction for the specific lockout procedure(s) for this equipment is
found in the General chapter of the Maintenance Manual, or the General section of
the Maintenance Instructions chapter of the Technical Manual.
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Introduction Document Information
Document Information
Before interacting with the test equipment, carefully read the instructions in the
applicable documentation pertinent to the activity.
Note that the document may apply to several variants and describes all designs.
There may therefore be descriptions of systems and details that are not found on
your equipment.
Equipment that is shown in the illustrations may, depending on the design, differ from
your equipment.
Any item that is named specifically in this document is to be considered a designated

item for the equipment. Designated items are verified by the Tetra Pak Group for use
with the equipment.
The Tetra Pak Group will not be held responsible for any damage, loss, injury, or
death that is caused by not following the instructions in the documents that are
provided with this equipment. Also, the Tetra Pak Group will not be held responsible
for the above due to failure to use designated items that are specified in the
documents that are provided with this equipment.
The ”Public” classification given for this document means that the document is public
information. As public information, the document is created to be provided to
receivers outside the Tetra Pak Group.
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Document Information Introduction
Page Layout
Every main page in a manual contains a header and a footer. The page header
contains the chapter name (1) and the section name (2). The page footer contains
the page number (3), and the document number (4). See also the Page Numbering
section.
1 2
9 General 9.2 Technical Data
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1 Chapter name
2 Section name
3 Page number
4 Document number
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Introduction Document Information
Page Numbering
A page number has two parts:
• consecutive page number (1)
• total number of pages (2) in user manual
31 (356)
1 2
1 Consecutive page
number
2 Total number of pages
Note! The letters UP (3) may appear before the consecutive page number (4) if the
user manual includes update pages. The consecutive page number (4) and the total
number of pages (5) of update pages do not follow the existing sequential page
numbering of the user manual.
UP-11 (18)
3 4 5
3 UP
4 Consecutive page
number
5 Total number of pages
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Typographical Conventions
Physical buttons on the operator panel, emergency stop devices, program steps, and
program tasks are given in CAPITAL LETTERS.
Names of buttons, entry fields, menu items, or other objects that allow the user to
control the user interface are given in Courier.
Information that is displayed on the user interface, is to be repeated in the document,
but is not used to control the user interface, is given in COURIER CAPITAL LETTERS.
Cross-references are underlined.

In position lists, the numbers in square brackets following the items in the lists refer
to the position numbers in the Spare Part List.
Differentiation of Information
In this document there can arise a need to differentiate between various information.
Information in these cases is identified/differentiated using the introductory
texts Valid for: or Not Valid for:, followed by differentiation text.
Examples of differentiation texts are texts due to variants, rebuilding kits, or other
parameters, such as serial number, package type/shape/volume, region, and so on.
(Cont’d)
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Document Information Introduction
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If multiple differentiation texts are given on the same level in the information
hierarchy (that is, there exists several Valid for: statements in the same place), each
statement is applicable independent of the other Valid for: statements. That is, if one
of the Valid for: statements applies to your situation, then the differentiated text
applies.
Symbols
Symbols used in illustrations.
A pointer arrow indicates the position of

an object.
A zoom arrow indicates that an object

view is enlarged. The arrow points
towards the enlarged view of the object.
A rotation movement arrow indicates

rotational movement of an object. The
arrow points in the direction of rotation.
A straight movement arrow indicates
movement of an object.
The arrow points in the direction of
movement.
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1.1 Introduction to Package Checks

This section describes the checks to perform on packages during PRODUCTION.
CAUTION
Package Checks and corrective actions will affect the Quality of the
PRODUCTION.
Use these checking methods as the minimum requirement. If there is any doubt
about the integrity of the packages, pick out more packages for further checks.
Whenever a fault cannot be eliminated, call a technician.
1.1.1 General Information

Perform the package checks according to
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the test methods described in this manual.
Use the test flow charts to determine what

actions (if any) are needed after each
package check.
Carefully read the package schematic
representations to become fully acquainted
with the terminology used to describe the
different components and characteristics of
the package.
Use the 1.3.1 Package Sample Size Table

for Quick Checks and the 1.3.2 Package
Sample Size Table for Daily Checks to
collect the number of packages needed.
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1.2 Terminology 1 Checks
1.2 Terminology
1.2.1 Package
1.2.1.1 TBA package (No Opening)
1 Bottom left fin corner 12 Longitudinal crease 22 Top inner cross 31 LS strip
2 Bottom front left corner 13 Top front right corner 23 Top outer cross 32 Bottom rear left corner
3 Bottom crease 14 Top crease 24 Top cutting line 33 LS overlap
4 Front side of 15 Bottom front right 25 Top transversal seal 34 Bottom transversal
package/panel 3 corner 26 Top cross seal
5 Left side of 16 Bottom fin crease 35 Bottom cutting line
27 Perforation
package/panel 2 17 Bottom right fin corner 36 Bottom outer cross
6 Top front left corner 28 Top rear left corner
18 Bottom rear right 37 Bottom inner cross
7 Top flap creases corner 29 Rear side of
package/panel 1 38 Bottom cross
8 Top left fin corner 19 Rear side of
package/panel 5 30 Air gap 39 Double creases
9 Spout crease 40 Bottom flap crease
20 Right side of
10 Top fin crease package/panel 4
11 Top right fin corner 21 Top rear right corner
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1.2.1.2 TBA package (with PullTab)
26 27
23 24 28
29 30
22 25
10 11 31
8 9
12 21 32 33 34
7 13 20
6 19
14
5 18
15 35 36
4
16 37
3
2 17
41 40
39 38
1
43 42
1 Bottom left fin corner 12 Longitudinal crease 22 IS patch (PT) 34 LS strip
2 Bottom front left corner 13 Top front right corner 23 Hole (PT) 35 Bottom rear left corner
3 Bottom crease 14 Top crease 24 Tab (PT) 36 LS overlap
4 Front side of 15 Bottom front right 25 Top inner cross 37 Bottom transversal
package/panel 3 corner 26 Top outer cross seal
5 Left side of 16 Bottom fin crease 38 Bottom cutting line
27 Top cutting line
package/panel 2 17 Bottom right fin corner 39 Bottom outer cross
6 Top front left corner 28 Top transversal seal
18 Bottom rear right 40 Bottom inner cross
7 Top flap creases corner 29 Top cross
41 Bottom cross
8 Top left fin corner 19 Rear side of 30 Perforation
package/panel 5 42 Double creases
9 Spout crease 31 Top rear left corner
20 Right side of 43 Bottom flap crease
10 Top fin crease 32 Rear side of
package/panel 4
package/panel 1
11 Top right fin corner 21 Top rear right corner
33 Air gap
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1.2.2 Direct Injection Moulded Concept - Overview

1.2.2.1 MiM PF Cap on TBA Package
2 3
1
MIM PF Cap
MIM PF Cap
TBA package
MIM PF
1 MIM membrane
2 Tab
3 Lip
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1.2.2.2 FlexiCap on TBA Package

Valid for: A3/Speed 0500, A3/Speed 0400, A3/Speed 0300
3 4 5 6
2 1 7
FlexiCap
FlexiCap on TBA package
1 FlexiCap Membrane
2 Tamper evidence
3 PullTab
4 Pouring lip
5 Lid
6 Hinge
7 Edge of packaging material
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1.3 Package Selection and
Identification 1 Checks
1.3 Package Selection and Identification

The selection of packages varies depending on package configuration, packaging
machine system, and whether a sampling unit is used.
There are two kinds of tests: QUICK checks and DAILY checks. The quick checks
are for fast quality control and performed close to the packaging machine. The daily
checks need more time and a controlled lab analysis environment.
Tables 1.3.1 Package Sample Size Table for Quick Checks and 1.3.2 Package
Sample Size Table for Daily Checks give an overview of the package sampling size
needed for the frequent checks and daily checks package opening and packaging
machine system.
Refer to the respective packaging machine Operation Manual for the correct
collection, identification and marking of the sample packages.
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1.3.1 Package Sample Size Table for Quick Checks

Number of packages to collect for the checks.
DURING PRODUCTION AND PRODUCTION START

(A3/Speed: not including PM splice)
PACKAGE SPECIFICS PACKAGE CHECKS + CAP CAP TOTAL
LS STRIP TIGHTNESS (RED INK CHECKS OPENING
INJECTION) CHECKS
No opening 12 (10 links) - - 12

- PRODUCTION START 16 (14 links) 16
No opening 6 (10 links) - -
- at 30.000 packages batch 1: 5 from jaws 1-5 + 1 extra
batch 2: 5 from jaws 6-10 + 1 6
extra
8 (14 links)
batch 1: 7 from jaws 1-7 + 1 extra 8
batch 2: 7 from jaws 8-14 + 1
extra
PULLTAB opening 12 - -
12
- PRODUCTION START
A3/Speed - -
PULLTAB opening 7
7
- at 30.000 packages
DIMC opening 12 10 5
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- PRODUCTION START
DIMC opening 6 6 3
15
- at 30.000 packages
DIMC opening (portion packages) 12 (including all cap checks)
12
- PRODUCTION START
DIMC opening (portion packages) 6 (including all cap checks)
- at 24.000 packages batch 1: 6 from jaws 1 - 6 6
batch 2: 6 from jaws 6 - 1
.
Number of packages to collect for the checks.
AT CHANGED FILLING MACHINE SETTINGS:

EXTRA PACKAGES FOR CHECKING LS STRIP TIGHTNESS
(RED INK INJECTION)
All A3 machine 10
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AT SPLICES
A3/Speed LS/ TAB/ PATCH + new PM reel splice
A3/Speed 2
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1.3.2 Package Sample Size Table for Daily Checks

Number of packages to collect for the daily checks.
Package SPECIFICS CAP MEMBRANE

PACKAGE TESTS TOTAL
TESTS
10 (for 10 links jaw system) 10
No opening -
14 (for 14 links jaw system) 14
A3/Speed PULLTAB opening 4 - 4
DIMC opening 4 5 9
DIMC opening (portion packages) 4 6 10
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Note! The quantity of packages described equals the amount of packages

necessary to perform each of the checks and should not be considered as an
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absolute value, rather the minimum quantity needed.
1.3.3 Tools and Consumables

The following tools are needed to perform
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package checks:
• Package Integrity Tool Kit, TP 3725939-
0000
• scissors
• syringe
• needle
• steel ruler
• package templates
• a clean workbench in a well-illuminated
area
• scales for weighing
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1.3.4 Red Ink Mixing Instructions
WARNING vv
Contact with chemicals can cause
serious injury, or illness.
Always read and follow the instructions in the
safety data sheet supplied by the
manufacturer or local supplier, when
handling chemicals.
Red ink is an isopropanol-based leak
detection solution. The solution has the
ability to penetrate small cracks and pinholes
that may be present in the barrier layers in
the package.
This simulates the migration of micro-
organisms through the packaging material
layers.
The red colour comes from the dye,

Erythrosine B. The dye allows visual
detection of any ink leakage into the board
material and in individual cases, micro
channels, and product residues in the seals.
Red ink should be used at room temperature
where it does not interact with the polymer
layers in the package.
Other solvents, like turpentine, may damage
the polymer layers and, as a consequence,
lead to incorrect results.
See the safety data sheets for information
about handling the chemicals prior to mixing.
It is recommended to use rubber gloves and
safety goggles.
To mix red ink, the following tools and
equipment are needed:
• Milligram scale
• Two bottles with screw cork, 1 litre
• Funnel (avoid funnels with very smooth
inside surfaces since this adds to the
filtering time)
• Whatman grade one filter paper, pore size
11 μm, or better.
• Gloves
• Safety goggles
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The ingredients are the following.
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Erythrosine B:
• CAS No. 16423-68-0
• Molecular weight 879.84 g/mol
Note! Several different substances are

labelled Erythrosine B. There are also a
number of synonyms to the correct one.
Make sure that the CAS number is 16423-
68-0.
Do not attempt to use any other dye than

Erythrosine B.
• The dye purity should be at least 90%
• Available as Tetra Pak material number
351752-0025
• Isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol, 2-
propanol)
• CAS no. 67-63-0 (or similar)-> 99.5 %
purity
Mixing procedure:
• Weigh about 1.5 g of Erythrosine B.
• Mix the Erythrosine B with 1 litre of
isopropanol in a bottle.
• Shake well and leave it overnight. A
shorter time leads to a less saturated
solution (paler ink)
• Pour the solution through a funnel with a
paper filter into a second bottle.
The red ink is ready to use.
• Store the solution in a closed container to

minimise evaporation.
• Expiry date is about two years from the
day of mixing.
Density of the mixed solution should be 786

±3 g/l.
Note! If filtering is slow due to clogging, it is
possible to perform a prefiltering using a less
dense paper filter.
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1.4 Package Sample Utilization - Quick
Checks 1 Checks

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1.4.1 Package Sample
Valid for: A3/Speed No Opening
Jaw
System Sample Utilization at Production Start
Link
Package Check 10 No. 1 to 10 No. 11 No. 12 No. 13
12 No. 1 to 12 No. 13 No. 14 No. 15
14 No. 1 to 14 No. 15 No. 16 No. 17
Printing
�
Weight
�
Forming
�
Flap Sealing
�
Crease Lines
�
TS Rough
�
TS Accurate
�
Internal Scratches
�
Longitudinal Seal
�
LS Strip Application
�
LS by Red Ink Injection

�
(Cont’d)
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Jaw System Link Sample Utilization at 30.000 Packages
Package Check No. 1 to 5 No. 6

10
No. 6 to 10 No. 1
No. 1 to 6 No. 7
12
No. 7 to 12 No. 1
No. 1 to 7 No. 8
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No. 8 to 14 No. 1
Printing
�
Weight
�
Forming
�
Flap Sealing
�
Crease Lines
�
TS Rough
�
TS Accurate
�
Internal Scratches
�
Longitudinal Seal
�
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Sample Utilization at Packaging Material and Strip Splices
Package Sample
Package Check No. LS 1 No. LS 2
Shape and Design
� �
�
LS Strip Tightness
�
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Checks 1 Checks

Valid for: A3/Speed with PullTab
Sample Utilization at Production Start
Checking Scheme Table

Package Samples No. 1-10 No. 11 No. 12
Printing
�
Weight
�
Forming
� �
Crease Line
� �
LS Overlap
� �
Flap Sealing
� �
Internal Surfaces
� �
�
LS Strip Tightness
�
TS Rough
�
TS Accurate
�
Hole Position
� �
Patch/Tab Sealing
� �
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Sample Utilization at 30.000 Packages

Package Samples No. 1-5 No. 6 No. 7
Printing
�
Weight
�
Forming
� �
Crease Line
� �
LS Overlap
� �
Flap Sealing
� �
Internal Surfaces
� �
�
TS Rough
�
TS Accurate
�
Hole Position
� �
Patch/Tab Sealing
� �
.
Package Sample
Package Check
No. LS 1 No. LS 2
Shape and Design
� �
�
LS Strip Tightness
�
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Valid for: A3/Speed with DIMC
Package
No. 1 to 10 No. 11 No. 12 to 16 No. 17 to 21 No. 22 to 26 No. 27 No. 28
Check
Printing
�
Weight
�
Forming
�
Flap Sealing
�
Cap
Openability �
Crease
Lines �
TS Rough
�
TS Accurate
�
Cap
Forming �
Cap
Integrity �
Cap Sealing �
Internal
Scratches �
Longitudinal
Seal �
LS Strip
Application �
LS by Red
Ink Injection �
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Package Check No. 1 to 5 No. 6 No. 7 to 9 No. 10 to 12 No. 13 to 15

Printing
�
Weight
�
Forming
�
Flap Sealing
�
Cap Openability �
Crease Lines
�
TS Rough
�
TS Accurate
�
Cap Forming �
Cap Integrity �
Cap Sealing �
Internal
Scratches �
Longitudinal Seal
�
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Package Sample
Shape and Design
� �
�
LS Strip Tightness
�
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Valid for: A3/Speed with DIMC PP
Package Samples
Package Check No. 1-6 No. 7-10 No. 11 No. 12
Printing
� �
Weight
� �
Forming (Shape & Design)

�
Crease Lines
�
Longitudinal Seal
�
Flap Sealing
�
Internal Surfaces
�
�
LS Strip Tightness
�
TS Rough
� �
TS Accurate
� �
Cap Openability
� � �
Cap Forming (outer side)

�
Cap Forming (inner side)

�
Cap Position
�
Cap Integrity
�
Cap Seal
� � �
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Package Samples
Package Check No. 1-5 alt. No. 6-2 No. 6 alt. No. 1
Printing
�
Weight
�
Forming (Shape & Design)

�
Crease Lines
� �
Longitudinal Seal
� �
Internal Surfaces
�
�
TS Rough
�
TS Accurate
�
Cap Openability
�

� �
Cap Position
�
Cap Integrity
�
Cap Seal
�
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Package Samples
Internal Surfaces
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LS Strip Tightness
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Cap Position
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Cap Forming (inner side)

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1 Checks Checks

Checks
Note! These checks should also be made at production start.

Package Samples
Package Check
No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4

Package Integrity by Conductivity
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Leakage by Red Ink

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TS Integrity by Dissolving
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TS Integrity by Red Ink

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Valid for: A3/Speed No Opening
Check Package Samples

Sample No. 1 to 10 (10 links)
Sample No. 1 to 14 (14 links)
Package Integrity by Conductivity �
Leakage by Red Ink �
TS Integrity by Dissolving �
TS Integrity by Red Ink �

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Package Check Package Samples
No. 1-10 No. 11-15

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Leakage by Red Ink

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Cap Membrane
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Package Check Package Samples
No. 1 No. 2
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Leakage by Red Ink

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Cap Membrane
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1.6 Quick Checks Flowcharts

1.6.1 Packages Flow
Flowchart Description
The Flowchart of Package Checks displays:
• the checks to be performed in the sequence described in the checking scheme
table.
• the type of checks.
• the necessary actions (if any) to be taken depending on the result of the
completed check.
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Check Type Action if not approved

Printing ● Stop production - call technician
↓
Weight ● Adjust weight - check again
↓
Forming (Shape Adjust TPOP settings - check again
*
& Design)
↓
Flap Sealing * Stop production - call technician
↓
Crease Lines * Adjust settings in TPOP - check again
Δ
↓
Internal Surfaces * Stop production - call technician
Δ
↓
LS Overlap * Adjust settings in TPOP - check again
Δ
↓
LS Strip Stop production - call technician
Δ
Application
↓
Δ
Tightness
↓
TS Rough Δ Stop production - call technician
↓
TS Accurate Δ Stop production - call technician
↓
ALL CHECKS DONE
- Continue Production
- Provide additional packages to Laboratory QA checks
* = Package appearance and line efficiency related check

Δ = Package integrity check
● = Legal requirement related check

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1.6.2 Packages Flow


table.
completed check.
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↓
↓
Forming (Shape & Adjust TPOP settings - check again
*
Design)
↓
Flap Sealing * Stop production - call technician
↓

Δ
↓
Internal Surfaces * Adjust settings in TPOP - check again

Δ
↓
LS Overlap * Stop production - call technician

Δ
↓
LS Strip Application Δ Adjust settings in TPOP - check again
↓
LS Strip Tightness Δ Stop production - call technician
↓
↓
TS Accurate Δ Stop production - call technician

↓
Hole Position Δ Adjust settings in TPOP - check again

↓
Patch/Tab Sealing Δ Stop production - call technician
↓
ALL CHECKS DONE


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table.
completed check.
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↓
↓
*
& Design)
↓
↓
Flap Sealing * Adjust settings in TPOP - check again
Δ
↓
Δ
↓
Δ
↓
Δ
Application
↓
Δ
Tightness
↓
↓
Stop production - Adjust settings in TPOP -
TS Accurate Δ
start and check again
↓
Cap Openability * Stop production - call technician
↓
Cap Forming Δ Stop production - call technician
↓
Cap Integrity Δ Stop production - call technician
↓
Cap Sealing Δ Stop production - call technician
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ALL CHECKS DONE


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Valid for: A3/Speed with DIMC PP

table.
completed check.
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↓
↓
*
& Design)
↓
Flap Sealing * Adjust settings in TPOP - check again
↓
Δ
↓
Δ
↓
LS Overlap * Stop production - call technician
Δ
↓
Δ
Application
↓
Δ
Tightness
↓
↓
Stop production - Adjust settings in TPOP - start and
TS Accurate Δ
check again
↓
Cap Openability * Stop production - call technician
↓
Cap Forming Δ Stop production - call technician
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Cap Integrity Δ Stop production - call technician
↓
Cap Sealing Δ Stop production - call technician
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1.7 Daily Checks Flowchart

Check Action if not approved
Conductivity check
↓ ↓
Negative result Positive result
↓
↓ Check leakages Call technician
by red ink (Technician decides further checks)
↓
Dissolve packages
urgent = Method 1 acid
not urgent = Method 2 alkaline Call technician
TS check with red ink
Seal pattern check
↓ ↓
ALL CHECKS DONE
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2.1 Preparation
Before starting the package checks, make
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sure that the:
• correct number of package samples have
been taken.
• package samples have been correctly
identified and marked.
• all the necessary tools and consumables
are available.
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2.2 Printing 2 Quick Checks - Package
2.2 Printing
Check the date and code printing.
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If necessary stop the packaging machine
and adjust the date printing according to the
instructions supplied with the printer.
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2.3 Weight
Weigh the packages and record their
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weights and weight deviations.
After setting, pick out new packages and
check them.
For any adjustments of the package weight,

please refer to the Operation Manual.
Note! Check the tare of the package in case
of packaging material PO (Production Order)
change.
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2.4 Appearance 2 Quick Checks - Package
2.4 Appearance
Check the packages for wrinkles, cracks, or
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2 Quick Checks - Package 2.5 Shape and Design
2.5 Shape and Design

2.5.1 TBA, TPA Package, Check without Template
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Check Shape and Creases
Not valid for: TBA 90 U, TBA 150 U, TBA
180 U, TBA 250 BL, TBA 250 SL, TBA 200
BC, TPA 250 E
Note! For the above package formats
continue with the 2.5.2 Check with Template.
Check the shape of the package.
Correct shape TBA Correct shape TPA package Check that the preformed creases in the
package packaging material are correctly aligned
along the edges of the package.
To adjust the package creases see Design

Correction Offset in Package Forming Unit
Window in the OM.
Low crease position High crease position
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2.5.2 Check with Template

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with Template)
Valid for: TBA 90 U, TBA 150 U, TBA 180 U,
TBA 250 BL, TBA 250 SL, TBA 200 BC, TPA
250 E
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Sample Preparation
Unfold the flaps.
Cut the bottom corner and empty the content
of the package.
Flatten completely the packages by hand

taking care not to generate defect on
creases.
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Template Positioning
6 1 Put the template (1) on the external surface
of the packaging material (5) in the LS area
1 2 (4) so that the dent (6) in the template (1) is
pressed against the top fin-cutting line (2).
Note! Pay attention not to damage the top
fin-cutting line (2) with the dent (6).
See 8 Tools and Templates.
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Check with Template
The package design is correct if the two
7 notches (7) of the template (1) are aligned
with the top crease (3) (Fig. 1).
3 The package design is not acceptable if the
two notches (7) of the template (1) are
entirely below or above the top crease (3)
4 (Fig. 2 and Fig. 3).
To adjust the package creases see Design
Correction Offset in Package Forming Unit
Window, see the OM.
Fig. 1-Correct shape
Fig. 2-Not correct Fig. 3-Not correct
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2.6 Longitudinal Crease Lines

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Check Crease Lines
Unfold the flaps (1) and then lift the package
fin (2).
Note! To correctly check the crease line
alignment, it is important to unfold the flaps.
Checking the crease line alignment with the
flaps in the folded position may provide an
incorrect indication of the crease line
alignment due to the package folding.
Bottom view of package Check the position of the preformed crease
lines (3).
2 2 The position is good if:
• if the crease lines are opposite one
1 1 another (Fig. 1).
Fig.1 The position is acceptable if:

• if the crease lines are slightly shifted, but
2 2 are still touching one another (Fig(s): 2
and 4). Cap application (if any) may be
1 1 compromised.
The position is not acceptable if:

Fig.2
• if the crease lines are shifted and are not
touching one another (Fig(s): 3 and 5).
2 2
Note! Figures 2 and 3 show a misalignment
1 1 caused by a twisted tube.
In figures 4 and 5 the misalignment is related
Fig.3 to the LS overlap.
Note! For machine equipped with MaPS, to
2 2 adjust the position of the preformed crease
lines follow the procedure Static Mark
1 1 Position in Tube Forming Unit Window, see
the OM.
Fig.4 For other machines, please refer to
Operation Manual for details.
2 2
1 1
Fig.5
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2.7 Stability Check

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Valid for: TBA 200 SL, TBA 250 SL, and TBA
1 180 U
Make sure that the tool (1) (TP No. 3504198-
0100) is perfectly in level, see the glass
circular bubble (2). If necessary, loosen the
nuts (3) and regulate the feet (4) until the tool
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(1) is perfectly in level.
Put the package (5) on the angled plane (6)

with the top crease parallel to the line (7),
see Fig.1.
4 6 Turn the package 180 degrees and repeat

the check, see Fig.2.
7 If in one of the two positions the package
Fig. 1 drop go as follows:
• If the problem is: The bottom flaps are not
5 correctly sealed, check the pressure and
air temperature of the flap sealing, see
Final Folder Unit Window in the OM.
• If the problem is: instability of the bottom
due to bad forming.
a) Check the design correction offset.
b) Check the crease alignment top and
bottom.
c) Check the overlap.
d) Check the weight of the package.
See 8 Tools and Templates for information

about the tool TP No. 3504198-0100.
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2.8 LS Overlap
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Check the width of the overlap (distance A)
Package Distance A
TBA 90 U 4.0 ±0.5 mm
TBA 100 B 4.0 ±0.5 mm
TBA 125 S 4.0 ±0.5 mm
TBA 125 SL 4.0 ±0.5 mm
A TBA 150 U 4.0 ±0.5 mm
TBA 160 S 4.0 ±0.5 mm
TBA 180 S 4.0 ±0.5 mm
TBA 180 U 4.0 ±0.5 mm
TBA 200 B 8.0 ±1.0 mm
TBA 200 BC 5.0 ±1.0 mm
TBA 200 E 7.0 ±1.0 mm
TBA 200 M 6.0 ±1.0 mm
TBA 200 S 4.0 ±0.5 mm
TBA 200 SL 4.0 ±0.5 mm
TBA 250 B 8.0 ±1.0 mm
TBA 250 BC 5.0 ±1.0 mm
TBA 250 BL 6.5 ±1.0 mm
TBA 250 S 6.0 ±1.0 mm
TBA 250 SL 5.0 ±1.0 mm
TBA 300 S 6.0 ±1.0 mm
TPA 200 Sq 5.0 ± 1.0 mm
TPA 250 E 5.0 ± 1.0 mm
TPA 250 Sq 5.0 ± 1.0 mm
Measure LS overlap use a steel ruler (or a

calliper, if available).See in the picture, the
overlap is between 7,5 and 8,0 mm.
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2.9 Flap Sealing

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Check Flap Sealing
Unfold the flaps and check that they are
correctly sealed.
Note! If marks due to the excess of heating
are present, reduce the flap sealing
temperature. In particular, check the
perforation at the top flap and the bottom
TS.
To adjust the flap sealing follow the
instructions in Final Folder Unit Window in
the OM.
Note! Depending on the packaging
material, different flaps sealing settings
might be required.
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2.10 Internal Surfaces

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Check Internal Surfaces
Cut two opposite corners (Fig.1) and empty
the content of the package.
Cut transversely the front panel of the
package, from the lower cut corner to the
opposite one (Fig.2 and 3).
Split the TS apart and open the package

(Fig.4).
Rinse the package and dry gently with
compressed air from the packaging machine
or dry with a paper towel.
Fig.1 Fig.2 Note! Improper use of compressed air
could create defects in the packages.
Preparing the samples in this shape allows a
fast preparation and avoids the risk of cutting
the package internal surfaces.
Check the outside and inside surfaces of the
package for scratches or other possible
defects that can be detected with the
fingernail.
Inside deep scratches might cause package

integrity problems.
If there are any defects, call a technician.
Fig.3 Fig.4
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3 Quick Checks - Seals 3.1 Longitudinal Seal
3.1 Longitudinal Seal

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LS Strip Application Evaluation
Checks
The LS strip application evaluation consists
of five steps:
• Visual check of the LS strip position.
• Visual check of the heat pattern width and
position.
• Visual check of the strip seals for
deviations in the heat and/or pressure
distributions.
• Quality Check - Tear Down Method.
• Quality Check - Strip seal tightness.
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Zonoscope
Use the Zonoscope (Tetra Pak tool 90243-
0203) to enhance the contrast from the heat
pattern.
The heat pattern can also be inspected by
using reflected light in some angles.
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MPM Strip Position Viewer
Use the Strip Position Viewer (Tetra Pak
tool 90610-4419) for a visual inspection of
the heat pattern around the MPM strip and
the strip position.
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MSE Strip Position Viewer
Use the Strip Position Viewer (Tetra Pak
tool 90610-4420) for a visual inspection of
the heat pattern around the MSE strip and
the strip position.
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LS Strip Position Check
The Longitudinal Sealing side (LS) of the
seal is where the packaging material is
single. The Strip Applicator side (SA) of the
seal is where the packaging material is
double.
Packages with MPM LS strip type

Check that the strip (1) is centred in the seal.
An air gap (2) should be present in the

centre of the seal.
Use the Strip Position Viewer (Tetra Pak tool
90610-4419) for a visual inspection of the
MPM strip position.
Packages with MSE LS strip type

50 % SA
In any package with MSE LS strip type, the
MPM LS strip type strip is off-centred with respect to the seal; ~
60% of the strip covers the SA side.
Use the Strip Position Viewer (Tetra Pak tool

90610-4420) for a visual inspection of the
MSE strip position.
Note! When a risk of strip folding on MPM is
apparent, apply the setting of MSE.
To adjust the strip position, please refer to
the Operation Manual for instructions.
40% 60%
MSE LS strip type
Strip folding
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In the heat pattern check, the LS strip seal
on SA and LS sides are inspected visually
for defects caused by incorrect heat and/or
pressure distribution.
Carefully, visually, verify the heated area of
both SA and LS application to ensure that
the heat and pressure applied are correct.
If a too high heat or pressure are applied, the

heat line is often also under the strip.
The sealing systems are either based on hot
air or inductive heating.
Note! Induction heating and hot air give
different results in terms of visual
appearance, therefore it is important to know
which kind of sealing system is used during
the package check phase.
The heat pattern should be visible at least 1
mm outside both sides of the strip.
Use the Strip Position Viewer tool for quick
checks.
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Example 1 - Longitudinal Wrinkles
Minor wrinkles in the machine direction are
often visible on the LS side. They have no
impact on the strip seal tightness. The seal is
good.
LS SA
Example 1
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Example 2 - Wrinkles Under the
Strip
Minor wrinkles, or heating lines, under the
strip are often present. They are visible
mainly on the SA side. They have no impact
on the strip seal tightness. The seal is good
LS SA
Example 2
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Example 3 - Overheated Strip
and/or Uneven Pressure Settings
Excessive heat settings or uneven pressure
(often caused by a loose LS roller) may lead
to wrinkles that can have impact on the
packaging material. The seal quality is
acceptable but at the next possible occasion,
call a technician to perform corrective
actions.
LS SA
Example 3
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Example 4 - Blistering
Check for blisters or bubbles along the
heated zone of the strip. Occasionally they
can be seen also under the strip. Blisters on
the LS or SA side of the strip indicate that
the sealing temperature is too high. This may
have impact on the seal integrity and should
therefore be adjusted immediately. Check
the strip seal tightness using red ink.
LS SA
Example 4
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Example 5 - PE Residuals
Polymer residues can become trapped
under the strip. The strip seal tightness may
be affected. Corrective actions should be
performed immediately. Check the strip seal
tightness at the wrinkles with red ink.
LS SA
Example 5
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Check for blisters or bubbles (5) along the
heated zone of the LS strip (2). The
6 presence of blisters (5) in the LS side of the
strip (2) indicates too much sealing
temperature for the LS heater.
5 Presence of blisters in the SA side of the
7 strip indicates too much sealing temperature
for the strip applicator heater.
On the LS strip (2) there are some small

heating lines (6) visible mainly on the SA
2 side.
Note! The air channel (7) must be visible.
LS SA
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3.1.4 Seal Quality - Tear Down Method

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Cut Package
Cut through the air channel in the middle of
the LS strip, along the inner edge of the
packaging material.
Pull off the outer layer of packaging material
(1) where it is double, to check the overlap. A
good overlap gives stability to the package. If
there is any defect, corrective actions should
be taken.
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Pull LS Strip
Check the strip by slowly pulling
approximately 20 mm of the strip outwards at
an angle of 90°. Pull extremely slowly over
the creases. Take hold again and pull
another 20 mm. Continue along the whole
90
edge. Pull on both sides (SA and LS).
Note! If any of the layers come off, cut the
strip and start pulling again.
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Check the strip sealing.
The sealing is acceptable if:
• all inside polymer layers come off with the
strip (1), leaving the Al-foil bare.
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Acceptable Sealing
• the inside polymer layers separates
(delaminates) and comes off with the strip
2 (1), leaving a ruptured edge (2) along the
seal.
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Acceptable Sealing
3 • all the inner layers including the Al-foil
come off with the strip (1), although
possibly leaving paper board fibres (3).
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• the strip (1) separates (delaminates)
when it is pulled off.
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Acceptable Sealing
4 The sealing is acceptable if:
• all the inner layers including the Al-foil
come off with the strip (1), even possibly
leaving part of the lamination layer (4) on
both sides.
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Defective Sealing
The sealing is defective if:
• the strip (1) comes off leaving the inner
coatings of the packaging unaffected. In
this case, stop PRODUCTION and call a
technician for specific settings.
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3.1.5 Seal Quality - LS Strip Tightness

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Cut and Dry Package Samples
To perform this check take:
• two packages when machine setting are
stable
• ten packages when machine settings
have been recently changed.
Note! Be careful not to over stress samples

during their preparation.
Cut open the packages as illustrated. Cut the
corner (1) at one end of the LS seal.
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Rinse and dry with a paper towel the
packages without folding along the top and
bottom creases in reverse direction.
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Prepare some red ink fluid (2) in a syringe.
Place the needle (3) of the syringe into the

air channel (4) of the LS.
Cover the injection point with a piece of
paper towel (5) to absorb any ink spilled and
inject the red ink along the entire LS length.
Due to red ink soaking from the paperboard

on SA side (7), use a new paper towel to
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wipe down the SA side of the LS strip. The
LS is defective if there is red ink on the paper
towel.
Call a technician in case of defects.
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Critical points are where LS meets the top
and bottom creases.
Note! When a channel is detected verify the
heat and pressure distribution, see 3.1
Longitudinal Seal.
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Check Distance D
Measure the shortest distance between the
strip edges and the red ink. Pay extra
D attention to possible deviations at the crease
lines.
• If the distance D is large than 0,5 mm, the
sample is correct and production is safe.
• If the distance D is between 0,2 and 0,5
mm, is still acceptable, but corrective
actions should be performed to put the
process back in safe conditions.
• If the distance D is smaller than 0,2 is not
acceptable. Production should be
SA side stopped.
LS side
Dimension Distance D (mm)
Approved > 0.5
Warning* 0.2 ≤ D ≤ 0.5
Not approved < 0.2
* Production is safe but with reduced

robustness/margins.
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3.2 Transversal Seal 3 Quick Checks - Seals
3.2 Transversal Seal

3.2.1 Rough Check
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Unfold the flaps.
Check the integrity of the top and bottom
transversal seal by gently squeezing the
packages by hand.
Critical points are:
• the corners
• the intersections between the LS creases
and the TS
• the crosses where the TS and the LS
meet.
For DIMC Equipment:

Squeeze the package and check the
tightness of the cap seal around the hole and
the cap moulding.
Critical points are:
• the membrane
• the packaging material hole edge.
If any product leakage is found stop the

machine and call a technician.
Note! If there is leakage from between the
pre-laminated hole and the package, call a
technician.
Valid for: FlexiCap
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3.2.2 Accurate Check - Tear Down Method

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Prepare Package Sample
Cut a sample strip (1) of about 25 mm in
width from the top and bottom transversal
seals.
Wash the samples and dry gently with
compressed air from the packaging machine
or dry with a paper towel.
Note! Improper use of compressed air
1 could create defects in the packages.
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Cut Sample
Cut off no more than 1 mm from each side of
the package at a 90° angle to the TS.
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Check Sealing Area
Bend the TS. The sealing is defective if there
are lumps or ridges in the sealing area.
This may be caused by too much heat or

high pressure on the jaws during sealing.
If the pressure is too high call a technician.
To adjust the power and correct the TS

sealing, follow the instructions in Package
Forming Unit Window, in the OM.
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Stretch Sample
Insert the edges of the sample (1) into the
gripping jaws (2) of the stretch pliers.
Gently squeeze the handles to stretch the

seal.
Stretching slowly makes evaluation easier.
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Observe that the inner layers stretches and
breaks.
5 Stretch gently, a little bit at a time, from both
ends towards the LS/TS cross:
3 • Start streching at the end positions (3)
illustrated in the picture.
• Continue stretching towards the LS/TS
4 cross.
• Finish by stretching at the LS/TS cross,
position (4).
3 The TS must be stretched and evaluated

along the entire seal.
CORRECT
Pay special attention to the TS corners (5)
and where the TS and the LS meet TS/LS
cross (6).
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Stretch Sample
Stretch the TS along the entire length of the
seal with the stretch pliers and evaluate the
seal.
It is mainly the sealing on the product side of

area A that is important.
5 A
6 7
5 8
1 Paper board 5 Blocked area

2 Aluminium foil 6 Sealed area
3 Polyethylene (double 7 Ridge
layer) 8 Cutting line
4 Filling product
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Acceptable TS Sealing
Check the TS sealing.
• The seal remains intact but a
delamination between the two inner
coatings takes place.
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• The seal remains intact when the joint is
pulled apart, but the Al-foil comes off on
one of the sides presenting a shiny metal
surface.
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• The seal remains intact but a rupture
takes place in the layer of paper board.
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Defective TS Sealing
• The seal is so weak that the two PE
layers separate without rupturing.
Adjust the power to correct the TS sealing,

follow the instructions in Package Forming
Unit Window, in the OM.
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Defective TS Sealing
The TS is defective if:
• The seal is so overheated that the two PE
layers (1) disappear from the sealing area
because they have melted away and the
aluminium foil (2) shows micro-cracks and
cuts.

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Cross Area Check
Check the TS sealing in the cross area.
Note! The evaluation of the TS also applies
to the evaluation of the cross.
The strip (shown by the arrow) can be
regarded as additional layers coating the Al-
foil.
• a rupture occurs in any of the layers
fig.1 (fig.1).

• there is no rupture (fig.2). This may be
caused by too low a sealing power.

fig.2
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4.1 PullTab
Valid for: A3/Speed 0400, A3/Speed 0300, A3/Speed 0200, A3/Speed 0100
4.1.1 Hole Position

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Inside view of package On the inside of the package, check distance
A from the centre of the longitudinal crease
(1) to the edge of the PullTab hole.
A
Hole Type A
55 5.4 ±0.5 mm
90 5.5 ±0.2 mm
95 5.0 ±0.2 mm
95 (over the edge) 2.0 ±0.5 mm
95 (TBA 1890 S) 5.5 ±0.5 mm
95 (TBA 2000 S) 5.5 ±0.2 mm
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To adjust the PullTab position follow the
Hole 55, 90, 91 and 95 instructions in section PullTab Control
Window, in the OM.
Hole 95 (over the edge)
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Outside view of package Check Hole and Tab Position
On the outside of the package, check that
B the hole is in a central position with respect
to the sealed part of the tab.
Check that there is a minimum of 0.5 mm of
tab all around the hole. If not, call a
technician.
B
B
B
B = min. 0.5 mm
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Check Air Gap
On the inside of the package, check that the
air gap (1) visible at the edges of the hole is
within the tolerance C. If not, call a
3 4 3 technician.
Note! If the air gap (1) at the edges of the
C C hole is less than 0.5 mm, problems with
package integrity can occur. If the air gap (1)
Cross-section view of PullTab at the edges of the hole is more than 3.0
mm, problems with PullTab openability /
pouring can occur. Always call a technician.
C C
Inside view of package
0.5 mm ≤ C ≤ 3.0 mm
1 Air gap 3 Packaging material

2 Tab 4 Patch
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Check Patch
On the inside of the package, check that the
patch is fully sealed to the inside of the
packaging material, and that it covers the
hole completely.
Check also that there is a minimum of 2.0
mm of patch all around the hole.
If there is not, the package integrity is
defective. Call a technician to set the patch
applicator.
Inside view of package
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Check with Red Ink
Apply red ink by means of a plastic pipette to
the inside surface of the sample in the
PullTab area as shown.
Wait for five minutes to let the red ink dry. If

too much red ink has been applied, wipe off
with a clean dry cloth or paper towel.
Check that there is no ink penetration
through the edges of the patch.
It there are, this may cause problems with

package integrity. Call a technician.
Check also that there are no scratches or
wrinkles in the patch. Call a technician if
required.
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Check with Red Ink
Note! Make sure that there is no liquid red
ink left in the package before performing this
operation to avoid the creation of false
defects.
Carefully start to peel off the outer layer of
PE starting from the cut edge of the sample.
Some paper board (1) will come off together

with the PE and the PT (2) will open up.
The PullTab sealing is defective if there are
red ink spots (3) on the paper board layer
1 2 around the PullTab hole, this may cause
problems with package integrity. Call a
technician.
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Check PE Around the Hole
Check that the amount of PE visible at the
edges of the hole is within the tolerance D. If
not, call a technician.
Note! If the residue PE at the edges of the
hole is more than 3.0 mm, problems with
PullTab openability / pouring can occur.
D D Always call a technician.
D = max. 3.0 mm
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a Template Positioning
b Place the template (1) above the package
(2) so that the package surfaces (a), (b) and
(c) are in contact with the inside surfaces (a),
(b) and (c) of the template.
a Package Hole Type Template
c TBA 1000 S 90 2651573-0000

b TBA 1000 S 95 2672799-0000
TBA 1000 B 95 2672800-0000
TBA 500 Sq 95 2672798-0000
TBA 1000 Sq 95 2672798-0000
1 TBA 2000 S 91 2664765-0000
TBA 2000 S 95 2664766-0000
TBA 1890 S 95 2664766-0000
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Positioning of the PullTab with LS
Check that the LS packaging material edge
1 (2) is visible between the two marks (3) of
the template (1).
2 If the LS packaging material edge (2) is not

visible or is hidden below one of the two
marks (3), the crease lines position (tube
3 position) needs adjusting, see 2.6
Longitudinal Crease Lines.
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Positioning of the PullTab
Longitudinally
Check that the tab edge (4) of the tab (1) is
visible between the two marks (3) of the
template (2).
2
To adjust the Tab longitudinal position, follow
the instructions for transversal movement in
section PullTab Control Window, in the OM.
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4
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Positioning of the PullTab
Transversaly
2 Check that the folded edge (4) of the tab (1)
is visible between the two marks (3) of the
template (2). If not, call a technician.
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4 Positioning of the PullTab, Folded
Tab Length
5 Put the template (4) onto the opening so that
the mark (1) corresponds with the tab edge
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(2).
Check that the folded edge (7) of the tab (3)
7 is between the mark (5) and the mark (6) of
1 the template (4).
The tab length must not exceed the mark (6).

2 If it does call a technician.
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Positioning of the PullTab, Sealed
4 Tab Length
5 Unfold the tab (3). Put the template (4) onto
the opening so that the mark (1) corresponds
with the tab edge (2).
Check that the sealed edge (6) of the tab,
corresponds to the mark (5) of the template.
If not, call a technician.
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Setting the Tab Folding Device
Set the folded tab length according to the
item 5, by adjusting the screw (1) without
opening the PullTab unit doors.
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4.2 HeliCap
4.2.1 Hole Position on TBA Packages
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Put the template (1) on the package (2) with
1 the template hole over the prelaminated hole
on the package.
Y X
The package is approved if the prelaminated
hole is located within the hole diameter of
the template.
If the PLH is out of position in the direction Y,

call a technician.
If the PLH is out of position in the direction X,
follow the instructions in the section Design
Correction Offset, in the OM, to adjust the
PLH position.
Note! The templates are supplied with the
regular accessories of the cap applicator.
For the correct template for the package,
1 see the 8.1 Special Equipment.
Y X
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Note! For packages with the HeliCap
opening, follow the instructions in item .
Put the template (1) on the package (2) with
the template hole over the prelaminated hole
on the package.
The package is approved if the prelaminated
hole is located within the hole diameter of
the template.
If the package is not approved, call a
technician.
If the PLH is out of position in the direction X,
follow the instructions in Design Correction
Offset, in OM, to adjust the PLH position.
If the PLH is out of position in the direction Y,
call a technician.
Note! The templates are supplied with the
regular accessories of the cap applicator.
For the correct template for the package,
see the 8.1 Special Equipment.
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4.2.3 Glue Adhesion on Package

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Glue Adhesion on Package
Once the glue adhesion check has been
performed for this product make a note of
the rinsing circuit setting to avoid repeating
the check for this product in the future.
Note! Make sure that the Cap Applicator is
correctly set, see the Cap Applicator on the
packaging machine MM.
After 30 minutes of PRODUCTION collect 50
1 packages after the Cap Applicator. Wait for
45 minutes so that the glue cools down.
Perform the following check:
• Firmly remove the cap (1) from the top to
Fig.1
the bottom as shown in Fig.1.
2 • Check that the polyethylene (2) has been
completely ripped off from the package as
shown in Fig.2 (good adhesion).
• If the ripped polyethylene (2) has some
gaps (Fig.3 and Fig.4) and the gaps are
larger than 5 mm and up to 5% of the
sample packages, call a technician to
enable the rinsing circuit, see Cleaning
System - Enable/Disable Cleaning Area
on the packaging machine MM.
Fig.2
• If the polyethylene (2) is completely
ripped as shown in Fig.2, wait 90 minutes
after the start of the PRODUCTION and
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repeat the check for the glue adhesion.
Please note that the figures show a

DreamCap.
The checks are exactly the same.
Fig.3 Fig.4
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4.3 DreamCap
Valid for: A3/Speed 0500
4.3.1 Package Interface Check

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Package Interface Tool Positioning
Note! Make sure that the package interface
tool (1) is calibrated, see the MM of the
packaging machine.
1 Put the package (2) on a flat surface.

Note! Be careful not to deform the package
(2) with the setting screw (3).
2 A Put the package interface tool (1) on the top
of the package (2).
The package interface tool (1) must touch
the package (2) in position A and B.
Note! The tool can be ordered as TP No.
3357883-0100, see 8 Tools and Templates.
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2 Package Interface Tool Centering
Centre the package interface tool (1) with the
PLH (4) on the package (2).
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Check Angle
Move the scale pointer (1) until the setting
1 screw (2) is in contact with the package (3)
without applying any force.
The scale pointer (1) must be positioned in

the measurement area A.
If the scale pointer (1) is outside the
measurement area A:
• check the package weight, see HI
Pressure and Flow, in the OM.
• If the problem still occurs even with the
correct package weight, adjust the design
correction offset, see Design Correction
Offeset, in the OM.
• If the problem still occurs even after
adjusting the design correction offset, call
2 a technician.
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4.3.2 Glue Adhesion on Package

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Glue Adhesion on Package
Once the glue adhesion check has been
performed for this product make a note of
the rinsing circuit setting to avoid repeating
the check for this product in the future.
Note! Make sure that the Cap Applicator is
correctly set, see the Cap Applicator MM.
After 30 minutes of PRODUCTION collect 50
packages after the Cap Applicator. Wait for
1 45 minutes so that the glue cools down.
Perform the following check:
• Firmly remove the cap (1) from the top to
the bottom as shown in fig.1.
fig.1
• Check that the polyethylene (2) has been
2 completely ripped off from the package as
shown in fig.2 (good adhesion).
• If the ripped polyethylene (2) has some
gaps (fig.3 and fig.4) and the gaps are
larger than 5 mm and up to 5% of the
sample packages, call a technician to
enable the rinsing circuit, see Cleaning
System - Enable/Disable Cleaning Area
on the packaging machine MM.
• If the polyethylene (2) is completely
fig.2
ripped as shown in fig.2, wait 90 minutes
after the start of the PRODUCTION and
repeat the check for the glue adhesion.
2 2
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4.4 FlexiCap
4.4.1 Position
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Check that the FlexiCap is centred in the
hole.
Check that the hole is centred on the top
front panel in the longitudinal direction
(indicated by the arrow in the illustration).
Call a technician if the FlexiCap position

must be adjusted.
Call a technician if the hole position must be
adjusted.
4.4.2 Openability
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Note! The cap openability check must be
performed 20 minutes after the package
samples have been taken from the
conveyor.
Open the FlexiCap and check that the
FlexiCap opens easily and breaks the
membrane.
Check that the FlexiCap stays open.
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FlexiCap (outer side)
Check that the following FlexiCap parts are
completely formed:
3 • the pouring lip (1)
• the tamper evidence (2)
• the pull tab (3)
2 • the lid (4)
• the hinge (5).
Check that there are no visible plastic

flashes along the FlexiCap around the edge
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of the hole.
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FlexiCap (inner side)
Check that the inside sealing area of the
FlexiCap is completely formed.
The FlexiCap forming is not acceptable if
there are plastic flashes (indicated by the
small arrow) around the sealing area inside
the packages.
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Apply Red Ink to Package Sample
Use a pair of scissors to cut the package in
half.
Apply red ink to the inside of the package in
the area indicated in the illustration.
Wait for the ink to completely dry.
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Check Packaging Material for Red
Ink
Score the top of the package with a knife as
indicated in the illustration.
Remove the top layer of the packaging
material to reveal the internal fibre.
Make sure there is no evidence of red ink in

the fibre layer.
If red ink is visible, call a technician.
Note! Problems with cap sealing may result
in unsterile packages. Always call for a
technician.
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Check Membrane for Red Ink
Break the tamper evidence of the FlexiCap
and lift up the tamper evidence just enough
to see inside.
Check that the red ink has not passed
through the membrane in the area indicated
in the illustration. If red ink has passed
through the membrane, call a technician.
Problems with FlexiCap sealing may result in

unsterile packages.
Always call for a technician.
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4.4.5 Cap Seal

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Check the cap sealing by pulling off the cap
parts from the inside of the packages.
2
The seal is acceptable if the inner coating
(2) comes off with the cap (1), leaving a
ruptured sealing surface (3) on the
packaging material around the hole.
The seal is defective if the cap comes off
leaving the inner coating of the packaging
3 material unaffected.
in unsterile packages.
Always call for a technician for problems with
cap sealing.
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4.5 MiM PF Cap

4.5.1 Position
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Preparation
Check that the Dino-Lite® is measuring
correctly with a calibration sample.
Adjust the magnification value if necessary.

Move the Dino-Lite® height to obtain the
correct focus. Do not change the
magnification value.
Note! The tool can be ordered as TP No.
3310812-0300, see 8 Tools and Templates.
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Positioning of MiM PF Cap
X Y Check that the MiM PF Cap is centred in the
1 2 hole.
Check with the Dino-Lite® that the distance H

and K between the edge of the PLH (1) and
H = the rib (2) are the same ( ±0.5 mm).
Check with the Dino-Lite® that the distance X
and Y between the edge of the PLH and the
K = edge of the cap.
Note! The distances X, Y, are measured
X = 1.4 ±0.5 between the PLH and the edge of the cap.
Y = 1.05 ±0.5
If necessary, adjust the position of the MiM
H = 1.9 ±0.5
PF Cap according to the Direct Injection
K = 1.9 ±0.5
Moulding Cap Paper Web Unit Window, in
the OM.
If it is not possible to adjust the position of
the MiM PF Cap, call a technician.
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Check Distance A
Cut the lip (3) with a scissor.
Check the distance A between the end of the

PLH (4) and the edge of the tab (5).
If necessary, adjust the position of the MiM
PF Cap according to the Direct Injection
Moulding Cap Paper Web Unit Window, in
the OM.
If it is not possible to adjust the position of

the MiM PF Cap, call a technician.
A
A = 3.5 ±0.5 mm
4.5.2 Openability
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MiM PF Cap
Note! The cap openability check must be
performed 20 minutes after the package
samples have been taken from the
conveyor.
Note! Perform the test in the conditions as
similar as possible to consumer experience,
opening a full and not damaged package.
Open the MiM PF Cap and check that the
MiM PF Cap opens easily and breaks the
membrane.
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MiM PF Cap (outer side)
Check that the following LightCap parts are
completely formed:
• the pouring lip (1)
• the pull tab (2)
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MiM PF Cap (inner side)
Check that the inside sealing area of the
MiM PF Cap is completely formed.
The MiM PF Cap forming is not acceptable if

there are plastic flashes (1), underfilled
areas (2) or underfilled corners (3) around
the sealing area inside the packages.
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Apply Red Ink to Package Sample
Use a pair of scissors to cut the package in
half.
Apply red ink to the inside of the package in
the area indicated in the illustration.
Leave the red ink inside the package for

approximately 5 minutes. Wipe off with a
clean dry paper towel and wait for the ink to
completely dry.
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Check Packaging Material for Red
Ink
Score the top of the package with a knife as
indicated in the illustration.
Remove the top layer of the packaging
material to reveal the internal fibre.
Make sure there is no evidence of red ink in

the fibre layer. If red ink is visible, call a
technician.
technician.
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Check Membrane for Red Ink
Lift the tab (1) and check that the red ink has
1 not passed through the membrane in the
perimeter area indicated in the illustration.
If red ink has passed through the membrane,
call a technician.
Problems with MiM PF Cap sealing may

result in unsterile packages. Always call for a
technician.
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Check Cap Seal
Remove the pouring lip (1).
From inner side of the package, fold along

the four sides, to check that the cap is sealed
1 to packaging material.
In case of any detachment from packaging
material, the seal is defective. Stop the
check and call a technician. If the opening is
attached all along the four sides, continue
the check.
Pull off the cap (2) from the packaging

material and check the quality of the seal
both on the opening and on the packaging
material.
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Acceptable Cap Seal
The seal is acceptable if the packaging
material delaminates leaving some
paperboard visible all around the hole (3).
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Defective Cap Seal
The seal is defective if the cap comes off
without delamination, leaving the surface of
the packaging material unaffected (3).
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technician.
Note! Always call for a technician for
problems with cap sealing.
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Board Color
Note! Be aware that board colour is
different in case of packaging material
produced with bleached board.
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5 Daily Checks - Package 5.1 Introduction
5.1 Introduction
The Daily Checks describe the checks to be performed at production start and then
at least once per day.
CAUTION
Daily Checks and corrective actions can affect the Quality of the Production.
Whenever a fault cannot be eliminated, call a technician.
5.1.1 General Recommendations

The following Daily Checks are provided as
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a guideline of how to perform a laboratory
assessment of Tetra Pak packages.
The quantity of packages described equals
the amount of packages necessary to
perform each of the checks and should not
be considered as an absolute value, rather
the minimum quantity needed.
The preparation of chemicals is under the
laboratory responsibility.
If conductivity and dissolving tests are to be

performed in parallel extra packages are
needed.
Follow the sequence of checks as described
in the 1.6 Quick Checks Flowcharts.
Record the checks performed using a
Record or Sample Collecting sheet. Archive
the test samples together with the record
sheet, and keep them as part of the
company Quality Assurance program.
Note! Examples of Recording and Sample
collecting sheets are available on request.
If necessary, photocopy the 1.6 Quick
Checks Flowcharts and mark the check box
when each check has been completed.
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The following lists the formula and the
corresponding compounds used in the Daily
Package Checks:
Formula Extended
CuCl2 Copper Cloride
NaOH Sodium Hydroxide
HCl Hydrocloric Acid
Na2CO3 Sodium Carbonate
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Equipment Needed
The following equipment is needed:
• scissors
• plastic container
• Ammeter (TP No. 90243-0110 or 90610-
3637)
• beakers and bowls
• table salt
• Red ink, see 1.3.4 Red Ink Mixing
Instructions.
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Method Description
Note! If occasional defective packages are
suspected, larger-scale investigation can be
5 6 carried out by measuring the electrical
1 conductivity.
If deviations are detected during
measurements, the whole package section
must be checked using red ink.
The following equipment is required:
• plastic container approximately 30 cm
diameter, 10 cm depth
• ammeter with battery and electrodes
• 1% table salt solution (e.g. 10g table salt
in 1 Litre water).
2 4 7 4 The water is rendered electrically conducting
by the addition of table salt.
1 Table salt solution in 5 Black electrode
container If the internal polyethylene coating is
6 Red electrode
2 Plastic container damaged, electric current will flow and the
7 Table salt solution in
3 Ammeter ammeter will display a reading.
package
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5.2.1 Preparing the Package

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Note! Handling of the samples is of vital
importance in the whole evaluation. Care
and attention must be used at all stages of
the evaluation.
Cut the package in half on the front side
panel (the one without the LS), using the
scissors.
Empty out the packages content.
Wash carefully the two halves of the
package with water.
Dry thoroughly the cut edges of the package
with paper towel.
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Prepare Test with Ammeter
Pour the salt solution (1) into the container
(2).
Insert the electrodes of the ammeter (3) into

1 2 the salt solution (1) and check if the ammeter
displays a reading.
Fill the two halves of the package (4) with the
3 salt solution to about 1/2 level and dry the
cut edges again with a paper towel.
Place the halves of the package (4) into the

salt solution (1).
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Perform Test with Ammeter
Immerse black electrode (5) of the ammeter
3 (3) in the salt solution (1) and the red
electrode (6) in the salt solution inside the
6 package (7).
Note! Be sure that sample edges are
completely dry since presence of water may
5 cause bridging of current and false reading.
Check the ammeter (3) display.
• If the ammeter does not display a reading,
the inner layer of PE is intact.
1 • If the ammeter displays a reading, the
inner layer of PE is damaged: red ink test
is needed.
Test both packages halves in the same way.

7 Note! The salt solution can be used several
times. Change the solution when it is not
clear or once a week.
• If there is no deflection of the ammeter,
continue testing the package from item
6.1 Sample Preparation for Dissolving
• If there is a deflection of the ammeter, test
the package with red ink, from next item.
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Prepare Test with Ammeter
Pour the salt solution into the container.
Switch on the Ammeter. LED 4 will flash
every third second when the Ammeter is on.
4 Insert the black electrode (1) and the red

electrode (2) of the Ammeter into the salt
solution. LED 3 or 4 should light up. If not,
check the salt concentration.
3 Fill the two halves of the package with the
salt solution to about 1/2 level and dry the
cut edges again with a paper towel.
Place the package halves into the salt

solution in the container.
1 Black electrode 3 LED

2 Red electrode 4 LED
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Perform Test with Ammeter
Immerse the black electrode (1) of the
ammeter in the salt solution and the red
electrode (2) in the salt solution inside the
package.
Note! Be sure that sample edges are
completely dry since presence of water may
cause bridging of current and false reading.
Check the ammeter display.
• If none of LED 1 to 4 lights up, the inner
layer of PE is intact.
• If any of LEDs 1 to 4 lights up, the inside
layers are damaged and a red ink test
should be performed.
• If the ammeter reading is unstable, wipe
1 Black electrode the edges once more and take a new
2 Red electrode reading. If necessary, leave the sample to
dry for five minutes, then take a new
reading. If still unstable, proceed with the
red ink test
Test both package halves in the same way.

Note! The salt solution can be used several
times. Change the solution when it is not
clear or once a week.
• If there is no deflection of the ammeter,
continue testing the package from item
• If there is a deflection of the ammeter, test
the package with red ink, from next item.
Note! The READY diode on the Digital

Ammeter will light up when the test circuit is
properly closed. If READY diode remains
dark, check the wires and the probe
connections. If a package half is tested
several times in a sequence, the READY
diode will light up only the first time the
circuit is closed.
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5.3 Check for Leakages with Red Ink

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Prepare Package Sample
Dry carefully the inside of the halves of
packages with a paper towel.
Cut the package to separate the two halves.
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Add Red Ink to Package Sample
Use a pipette to apply some red ink inside
the half package that displayed a deflection.
Swirl the red ink around.
Leave the red ink inside the package for 5
minutes.
Remove any excess of red ink from the

inside of the package with a plastic pipette.
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Remove Outer Layer of PE
Remove the red ink with a pipette and dry
the insides of the package half with a paper
towel.
Note! Do not use compressed air to dry the
package from ink.
Let it dry before carefully removing the outer
layer of PE, splitting the packaging material.
The outer PE and some paper board (1) will
come off.
Note! If ink is still in the package when this
operation is performed, artefact defects may
1 be created.
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Check for Red Mark
Check for any red marks (2) over the paper
board layer over the package sample.
The presence of red marks indicates that the
package leaks or that the inner PE pouch is
damaged. In this case, call a technician.
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6 Daily Checks - Transversal Seal 6.1 Sample Preparation for Dissolving

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Unfold Package Flaps
Take the cut package and unfold the top
flaps (1) and bottom flaps (2).
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Cut the Package
Flatten the package.
Note! Cut with a distinctive cut type (3) part
of the sample to easily identify the top TS
side (4) of the sample.
Cut out the pieces A and B to leave an I
A shaped sample, as shown in the drawing.
At the side not including the LS (5) cut away

the pieces C and D to leave the final shape
3 (6).
B Carefully wash and dry the samples, inside

4 and outside.
Mark each sample, on the inner PE, with

progressive numbers (7), to identify from
which jaw pairs the package comes.
C D
5
6
7
2
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Remove Outer Layer
Carefully remove the outer layer of
polyethylene, splitting the packaging
material.
The outer polyethylene layer and some

paper board (8) will come off to obtain the
sample to utilize for the test.
8
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6.2 Dissolving the Samples

WARNING vv
Alkali and Acid.
Always follow the Safety precautions when
working with acid and alkalis. Preparing and
working with hydrochloric acid solutions and
sodium hydroxide solutions must be carried
out under well ventilated conditions as fumes
may be given off. Wear protective goggles
and gloves. For the preparation always use
heat resistant glass beakers. Used liquids
should be disposed of in accordance with the
prevailing regulations.
The microbiological quality of the TS is
checked by chemically exposing the inner
coating (dissolving method) and checking its
tightness by means of the leak detection fluid
(red ink).
Note! The LS strip is extremely sensitive to
chemical treatments. Pay attention to
carefully follow the dissolving instructions to
preserve the sample and avoid wrong
samples assessment (MSE strip is
particularly sensitive to high temperature
and long chemical exposure).
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Determine which type of dissolving method
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to use according to the time available for
checking the samples. Two methods are
available:
• using CuCl2 in hydrochloric acid (37%) as
the aluminium foil dissolving agent.
This method is preferred when the
urgency on the results is high and before
production start. In this case follow the
instructions in 6.2.1 Method 1 - Dissolving
with an Acid Agent.
Note! The neutralizing step of this
method is mandatory. If not performed the
sample will be inconclusive and the LS
strip negatively affected.
• using NaOH in water as the aluminium foil
dissolving agent: the speed of reaction is
lower (approximately 12 to 24 hours).
This method is preferred when the
amount of samples is large. In this case
follow the instructions in 6.2.2 Method 2 -
Dissolving with an Alkaline Agent.
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6.2.1 Method 1 - Dissolving with an Acid Agent

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Equipment Needed
This consists of three solutions, bath (1),
bath (2), bath (3).
The equipment and chemical preparations
needed are:
• Concentrated HCl
• CuCl2
• Na2CO3
• Distilled water
1 2 3 • Tongs
• Indelible felt-tipped pen
• Water bath
• Fume extractor
• Laboratory gloves (single use).
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Preparation of Bath 1
(hydrochloric acid)
WARNING
Do not use a direct flame!
4 The solution is prepared at room
temperature but must be heated using a
water bath (4) at 55 to 60°C when in use.
Dilute the HCl 1:1 with distilled water.
1
Add 1wgt% CuCl2 (e.g. 1 lt HCl, 1 lt distilled
water, 20 gr. CuCl2).
Store the prepared bath (1) in a glass

container with a glass lid.
Note! The bath might be filtered when it
becomes dirty (filter at room temperature)
and used for several TS examinations.
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Preparation of Bath 2
(hydrochloric acid at room
temperature)
Dilute the HCl 1:3 with distilled water. Add
0.5 wgt% CuCl2 (e.g. 250 cc HCl, 750 cc
distilled water, 5 gr. CuCl2).
Store the chemical in a glass container with
a glass lid.
2
Note! The bath might be filtered when it
becomes dirty (filter at room temperature)
and used for several TS examinations.
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Preparation of Bath 3 (sodium
carbonate at room temperature)
Note! The bath (3) spoils very quickly. The
preparation of a new solution becomes
necessary if its bubbling does not start when
the samples are immersed in the solution.
Prepare 10 wgt% solution of Na2CO3 in
distilled water (e.g. 100 gr Na2CO3, 1 lt
3 distilled water).
Store the chemical in a glass container with
a glass lid.
Note! The bath might be filtered when
become dirty (filter at room temperature).
The consumption of this bath is high
compared to the others.
Note! This step is mandatory. If not
performed the sample will be inconclusive
and the LS strip negatively affected.
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Immerse Sample in Bath 1
6 Note! Use one sample (5) at a time.
Immerse the samples (5) into the Bath 1
with the aid of the tongs (6) and leave it there
for approximately four minutes at 60 °C
(warm water bath (4)).
5 Note! The bath temperature setting may

need further adjustment. When samples are
immersed, if the reaction is too fast
(depending on how much board has been
4 removed), the bath temperature could be
lowered, even down to 50°C.
1 Remove the samples with the tongs and
immerse them in Bath 3 to neutralize them.
Note! The sodium carbonate bath (3)
should bubble. If not, prepare a new
3 solution.
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Rinse Samples in Water
8
CAUTION
Chemical burn hazard.
Wear personal protective equipment.
Put the sample under tap water. The
lamination layer (7) will separate from the
aluminium foil (8) and can be easily
removed.
7
If not, put it back in Bath 1 for some extra
time and rinse again the samples.
The inner pouch of PE and the aluminium foil

(8) are left.
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Immerse Sample in Bath 2
Note! This step is the most delicate. If it is
not performed correctly, the sample can burn
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and be spoiled due to building of high
temperature.
Immerse the samples completely and no
more than two at a time in bath 2 with the aid
2 of the tongs (6). Take them away from the
bath in fast sequence.
The aluminium layer will become detached.

5 After separation, the sample (5) is reduced
to a single inner coating.
The sample (5) now needs to be neutralized
in bath 3 and then rinsed carefully with tap
water.
Dry the samples with paper towel and leave

3 them on filter paper.
Continue with 6.4.1 Inductors.
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6.2.2 Method 2 - Dissolving with an Alkaline Agent

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Prepare Solution
This consists of a 15% NaOH solution in
water.
800 Prepare 15 wgt% NaOH distilled water
1 solution by adding, while stirring, water to the
NaOH pellets in a beaker (1).
600 2 The solution (2) becomes warms while water
is added to the NaOH pellets.
400 The solution should be used at room
temperature but pay attention not to wait too
long as it might loose in efficiency if not
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carefully closed.
Note! CIP solution (normally 30%) can be
used after dilution 1:1.
Note! At least 150 ml solution per sample is
needed.
2
1 Immerse Samples
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Carefully immerse the samples (3)

3 completely in the dissolving solutions (2)
800 without covering the glass beaker (1) as
hydrogen fumes give off.
2 Note! It is important that the samples are
600 completely below the liquid surface.
Note! The solution immediately starts to
400 bubble and becomes warm. If not, make
sure the solution has been freshly prepared.
Leave the samples in the dissolving solution
200 for 12 to 24 hours.
Note! The temperature of the solution
should not exceed 40 °C.
If necessary, place the beaker in a tray with
cooling water.
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Rinse Sample
WARNING
Chemical burn hazard.
Wear personal protective equipment.
Before rinsing the samples make sure that
the aluminium foil has disappeared. If not
leave the samples in the solution a little
longer or prepare a fresh solution.
Carefully rinse and split the samples under
tap water (4). The inner coating pouch (5) of
the sample becomes very easy to peel off
and separate from the rest of the packaging
materials (6).
6 Continue with 6.4.1 Inductors.
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Dissolving With An Ultrasonic
Bath
Optionally, an ultrasonic bath (1) can be
used to speed up the dissolving process with
the alkaline agent. The time in solution can
then be reduced to about 2 hours.
Note! The ultrasonic frequency in the bath
should be between 33 and 37 kHz. Using a
higher frequency, the risk for destroying the
samples is high.
• Fill the ultrasonic bath (1) with the alkaline
solution.
• Fill the ultrasonic bath (1) with water (3).
• Place a support rack (7) in the bottom of a
plastic container (4). Fill the plastic
container (4) with the alkaline solution (5).
• Place the plastic container (4) in the US
bath (2), however make sure the plastic
container (4) is not touching the bottom
on the US bath (2), see schematic picture
for illustration. This can be achieved by
external handles or another support rack
(7).
• Immerse the TS samples (6) into the
NaOH solution (5). Make sure they are
below the liquid level all the time.
4 5 • The heater on the ultrasonic bath (1)
should be set at 40° C.
2 • Set the timer at 2 hours. Do not leave the
samples (6) in the US bath (2) for too long
3 6 time.
• After about 2 hours, check if the
aluminium foil has dissolved completely.
• If it has not, leave the TS samples (6) in
7
the NaOH solution (5) a short while
1 Ultrasonic bath 5 NaOH Solution longer, or prepare a fresh solution.
2 US Bath 6 TS Sample
3 Water 7 Support Rack
4 Plastic Container
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6.2.3 Drying the Samples

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WRONG Note! Do not dry the sample by reversing
the bags. Sample can be spoiled easily. Dry
the inside of the bags by carefully using
paper towel.
Take one sample at a time.
Dry it carefully by inserting paper towel (1) in

the bag and moving it carefully along the TS
and in the bag corners.
Be sure that the sample is completely dry.
Water prevents a good check.
Take note of the appearance of the sealing.

Critical spots like bending off at the corners
and irregularity of the sealing are very easy
to spot.
Continue with 6.4.1 Inductors
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6.3 Tightness Test using Red Ink

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Pour some red ink fluid (2) into the pouch of
the inner coating (3) using a plastic pipette
2 (1). Spread the red ink in the pouch with your
finger, being careful not to apply too much
pressure.
1 Leave it to stand for some time and then
check the sample.
3 • any channel of red ink is present through
the sealing
In case channels are present, the fluid will

pass through and stain the outside of the
inner coating pouch.
Check again when the ink inside the sample

is completely dry and, if necessary, call a
technician.
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6 Daily Checks - Transversal Seal 6.4 Seal Pattern Check
6.4 Seal Pattern Check

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The dissolving solution evaluation of the TS
is both an inspection of the seal pattern and
test of the seal tightness.
The steps for performing this evaluation are:

a) Use red ink to check for any channels in
the ridge area,
b) Visually check the seal pattern for
unsealed areas and irregularities,
c) Check the sealing process dimensions.
For the evaluation of the seal pattern it is

recommended to use the Seal Viewer, see
the left picture.
The Seal Viewer should be used with a

loupe with magnification 10x. It comes with a
smartphone table that allows pictures to be
captured through the loupe.
The Seal Viewer can be ordered at TetraPak,
see the TP No. in 8 Tools and Templates.
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6.4.1 Inductors
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Heat Pattern Check
Note! The checks for the heat pattern or
seal pattern differ for twin loop inductor and
single loop inductors.
Identify the TS inductor installed on the
packaging machine and then see:
• 6.4.2 Seal Pattern with Single Loop
Inductor
Single loop inductor
• 6.4.3 Seal Pattern with Twin Loop
Standard Inductor
• 6.4.4 Seal Pattern with Twin Loop Inclined
Ridge Inductor.
Twin Loop standard inductor
Twin loop inductor with inclined ridge
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6.4.2 Seal Pattern with Single Loop Inductor

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Seal Pattern Check
Note! The Seal Pattern check is a
qualitative assessment of the sealing. A
good light and a 10X lens is sufficient for
monitoring the production quality. Holding
the sample with both the hands, check all
the critical spots like bending off (1) at the
corners.
5 6 7 8 Note! It recommended to use Tetra Pak
Seal Viewer (Tetra Pak item 3543653-0000)
1 Bending off 6 Ridge imprint
together with a 10x a LED scale lupe (Tetra
2 Strip 7 Seal pattern cutting Pak item 90609-9972). Optionally, the Peak
3 LS air gap side
8 Cutting side scale loupe (Tetra Pak item 90609-9913)
4 Product side can be used with the Seal Viewer.
9 Ridge imprint shadow,
5 Seal pattern product product side Take note of the appearance of the seal
side
pattern product side (5) and seal pattern
cutting side (7) and check:
• for channels passing though the TS
• for plastic lumps or any other irregularities
of the sealing
• reduced heat pattern due to blocked
seals.
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Measure Seal Pattern
The dimensions B, C, and D of the seal
pattern are measured from the centre of
B ridge imprint shadow, product side (9), to the
end of the seal pattern on the product side.
Note! For TBA 125 S and for packages with
HeliCap 23, the dimension B ≥ 0 mm is
acceptable due to geometrical components
constraint.
Dimension Acceptable NOT
B (mm) Acceptable
(mm)
B ≥ 0.2 < 0.2
B (TBA 125 ≥0 <0
D C S and
packages
with HC23)
C ≥1 <1
D ≥1 <1
Ruptures in the sample, other than in the TS

area (such as corners), are due to sample
handling. Although the ridge imprint in the
sample could be broken due to the handling
of the dissolving process, it does not affect
the TS integrity.
Note! Do not challenge the sample in any
other way (for example stretch pliers) as the
mechanical properties have been changed
by the dissolving. At this stage samples
have to be evaluated by means of a visual
inspection and red ink only.
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Seal Pattern Check
7 7 qualitative assessment of the sealing. A
2 good light and a 10X lens is sufficient for
monitoring the production quality.
4
Note! It recommended to use Tetra Pak
9
Seal Viewer (Tetra Pak item 3543653-0000)
3 together with a 10x a LED scale lupe (Tetra
Pak item 90609-9972). Optionally, the Peak
10 scale loupe (Tetra Pak item 90609-9913)
can be used with the Seal Viewer.
Holding the sample with both the hands,
check all the critical spots along the TS. Take
note of the appearance of the seal pattern
product side (4) seal pattern cutting side (6)
and check:
• for channels passing through the
complete TS
• for plastic lumps or any other irregularities
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of the sealing
• reduced seal pattern due to blocked seals
in the cross.
Note! Bubbles (10) in the seal pattern are

typical for Twin Loop inductor seals. They
are located between the ridge imprint (6)
and the product side (3).
1 Bend off 6 Ridge imprint shadow

2 Product side line product side
7 Strip
3 Cutting side
8 LS air gap
4 Seal pattern product
side 9 Seal pattern cutting
5 Ridge imprint side
10 Bubble
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The dimensions C and D of the seal pattern
4 are measured from the centre of ridge
imprint shadow line product side (6), to the
end of the seal pattern on the product side
(4).
D C Dimension Acceptable NOT
(mm) Acceptable
(mm)
C ≥1 <1
D ≥1 <1
Ruptures in the sample, other than in the TS

area (such as corners), are due to sample
handling. Although the ridge imprint in the
sample could be broken due to the handling
of the dissolving process, it does not affect
the TS integrity.
by the dissolving. At this stage samples
have to be evaluated by means of a visual
inspection and red ink only.
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6.4.4 Seal Pattern with Twin Loop Inclined Ridge

Inductor
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Seal Pattern Check
2
qualitative assessment of the sealing. Use
illuminated background when evaluating the
3 samples with a 10X lens.
Note! It recommended to use Tetra Pak
1 Bend off 5 LS strip Seal Viewer (Tetra Pak item 3543653-0000)
2 Product side 6 Seal pattern together with a 10x a LED scale lupe (Tetra
3 Cutting side 7 Seal line, product side Pak item 90609-9972). Optionally, the Peak
4 LS air gap 8 Seal line, cutting side scale lupe (Tetra Pak item 90609-9913) can
be used with the Seal Viewer.
Holding the sample with both the hands,
check all the critical spots along the TS. Take
note of the appearance of the seal line,
product side (7) and seal line, cutting side (8)
and check:
• for channels with red ink passing through
the complete TS
• for plastic lumps any irregularity of the
seal
• for reduced seal pattern due to blocked
areas
• for critical areas such as bend off (1) in
corner and in LS strip (5) overlap
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Measure the minimum seal pattern
dimensions on both sides of the sample. The
measurement shall be taken from the seal
Bi Di Ci
line, product side (7) identified with red ink,
to the seal line, cutting side (8).
Dimension BI CI (mm) DI (mm)
(mm)
Approved Bi ≥ 0,7 Ci ≥ 1,5 Di ≥ 1,5
Warning* - 0,7 ≤ Ci < 0,7 ≤ Di <
1,5** 1,5**
Stop Bi < 0,7 Ci < 0,7 Di < 0,7
Production
Bi
*Production is safe but with reduced
robustness/margins
**Clean seal pattern width without mouse
teeth and product entrapment
Bi, Ci and Di dimension be measured from
the red ink infiltrated seal line, product side,
to the seal line cutting side (see Example 1).
If product has infiltrated the seal line from the
product side, the Bi, Ci and Di dimensions
Ci are measured as the shortest distance
between the red ink infiltration to the seal
line on the cutting side (8), see Example 1.
Di
Di
Example 1
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6.4.5 Mouse Teeth Check in Single Loop and Twin

Loop Standard Inductor Seals
Valid for: Single Loop and Twin Loop standard inductors
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Mouse Teeth Description
Mouse teeth (1) are an irregularity visible
after package dissolving and indicates the
presence of product in the area between the
transversal cutting and the transversal
sealing.
In the Mouse teeth evaluation to allow

logging the data, four zones are defined.
1
They are labelled E1 to E4.
Use the flowchart 6.4.7 Mouse Teeth
Evaluation Flow Chart to determine the
corrective actions to be taken if mouse teeth
are defected.
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Zone Description
6 E4
5 Zone Definition Mouse teeth
detection
4 E3 E1 From seal line, Minor mouse
cutting side (2) teeth (1)
3 E2 to center line, detected
2 E1 cutting side
(3).
E2 From center Moderate
1 Mouse teeth 5 Center Line, Ridge line, cutting mouse teeth
2 Seal Line, Cutting Side Imprint
side (3) to (1) detected
6 Ridge Imprint Shadow ridge imprint
3 Center Line, Cutting Line, Product Side
Side shadow line,
7 Seal Line, Product cutting side
4 Ridge Imprint Shadow
Side (4).
Line, Cutting side
E3 From ridge Mouse teeth
imprint (1) detected in
shadow line, the ridge
cutting side (4) imprint but not
to center line, exceeding the
ridge imprint center line,
(5). ridge imprint
(5).
E4 From center Mouse teeth
line, ridge (1) length
imprint (5). to goes beyond
seal line, the center line,
product side ridge imprint
(7). (5).
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Acceptable Mouse Teeth
If there are no mouse teeth (1) detected in
the samples, sealing quality is approved and
PRODUCTION can continue
1
If the mouse teeth (1) detected in the
samples are visibly reaching ZONE E1 or
E1 ZONE E2, sealing quality is approved and
PRODUCTION can continue
samples are visibly reaching ZONE E3,
Package sample of TS with mouse teeth (1) in ZONE E1 sealing quality is approved and
PRODUCTION can continue but at the next
PRODUCTION STOP, call a technician to
perform the following corrective actions:
• Change the dollies, see Change Dollies in
the MM
1
• Check the inductors for damage and the
inductor ridge heights, see Pressure Jaw -
Check Inductor in the MM
• Check the hydraulic pressure of the
E2
catches, see Hydraulic Unit - Set
Pressure in the MM
• Check Block/Plunger status, see Yoke -
Check Plunger and Locating Piecesin the
Package sample of TS with mouse teeth (1) in ZONE E2 MM
Make sure to log all data regarding the

mouse teeth (1) quality, see Mouse Teeth
1 Quality Evaluation- Trend Over Time.
E3
Package sample of TS with mouse teeth (1) in ZONE E3
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Not Acceptable Mouse Teeth
E4 samples are visibly reaching ZONE E4 the
sealing quality is not approved,
PRODUCTION must be stopped.
Call a technician to perform the corrective
actions.
the MM
1 catches, see Hydraulic Unit - Set
Package sample of TS with mouse teeth (1) in ZONE E4, see the Pressure in the MM
table at the begging of the chapter for ZONE definition • Check Block/Plunger status, see Yoke -
Check Plunger and Locating Piecesin the
1 Mouse teeth
MM
If after performing the corrective actions,

mouse teeth (1) are still detected, replace
the cutting jaw knives. Then repeat the
dissolving and TS analysis on two
consecutive packages when PRODUCTION
is restarted.
If there are no improvements, call a
technician.
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6.4.6 Mouse Teeth Check (for Twin Loop Inclined

Ridge Inductor)
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Prepare and Dissolve Package
Samples
Prepare and dissolve two consecutive
package samples according to the
procedure described in 6.1 Sample
Preparation for Dissolving and 6.2 Dissolving
the Samples.
Mouse teeth are an irregularity visible after

package dissolving and indicates the
presence of product in the area between the
transversal cutting and the transversal
sealing.
Use the flowchart 6.4.7 Mouse Teeth
Evaluation Flow Chart to determine the
corrective actions to be taken if mouse teeth
are detected.
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Mouse Teeth Description
Distinguish the mouse teeth as irregularities
with sharp contrast, (see Figure 1).
Do not mistake the mouse teeth as

variations the sealed area, (see Figure 2).
Note! Ruptures in the sample somewhere
other than in the TS area (like corners) are
due to sample handling.
by the dissolving. At this stage, samples
shall only be evaluated by means of a visual
inspection and red ink.
Figure 1: Mouse teeth Figure 2: Contrast variations in

deviation sealed area
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Measure Mouse Teeth
Measure the distance Di between the mouse
teeth and the seal line, product side
identified with red ink as shown in the
illustration.
If the distance Di is < 0,7mm this is not
Package sample of TS without mouse teeth
acceptable.
1 2 If the distance Di is 0,7 ≤ Di < 1,5 mm this is
acceptable with warning and PRODUCTION
can continue.
2 3
3
Di
3
Package sample of TS with acceptable mouse teeth
1 Mouse teeth
2 Product side
3 Cutting side
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6.4.7 Mouse Teeth Evaluation Flow Chart

Check Action if not approved
Dissolve packages
Check the mouse teeth size according to the quality zones
↓ ↓ ↓
Quality Zone up Quality Zone E3 Quality Zone E4
to E2
↓
Change dollies
↓
Check hydraulic Set hydraulic pressure according
pressure to MM and re-check
↓ ↓
Check condition Change the inductors and re-
of the inductors check
↓
Check inductor Change the inductors and re-
ridge heights check
↓
Check Apply all

Block/Plunger corrective
status actions for quality
zone E3
↓
Check & confirm
mouse teeth size Change the knives and re-check
at quality zone
up to E2
↓ ↓
Continue production
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6.4.8 TS Fingers Check

1 1
3 vv
TS fingers (1) are vertical finger shaped
cavities in the TS, formed in clusters or along
the whole sealing. TS fingers (1) are a
continuation of mouse teeth crossing the
E4
ridge imprint shadow line, cutting side (2)
towards the seal line, product side (3).
If TS fingers (1) are detected in the samples,
this is not acceptable and PRODUCTION
2 must be stopped.
Call a technician to perform the following

corrective actions:
the MM
catches, see Hydraulic Unit - Set
Package sample of with TS fingers (1) in ZONE E4, see the table Pressure in the MM
on 6.4.5 Mouse Teeth Check in Single Loop and Twin Loop
Standard Inductor Seals for ZONE definition • Check Block/Plunger status, see Yoke -
Check Plunger and Locating Pieces in the
1 TS Finger MM
2 Ridge Imprint Shadow
Line, Cutting Side If after performing the corrective actions, TS
3 Seal line, Product Side fingers (1) are still detected, Replace the
cutting jaw knives and repeat the dissolving
and TS analysis on two consecutive
packages when PRODUCTION is restarted.
If there are no improvements, call a

technician.
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6.5 Control Charts – Seal Pattern
6 Daily Checks - Transversal Seal Dimensions
6.5 Control Charts – Seal Pattern Dimensions

Log all measurements to follow the trend over time of the seal pattern dimension. By
so, the corrective actions can be done before the quality is compromising the
production.
Note! Change in power setting, packaging material specification, components and

type of product will affect the seal pattern width. The trend charts need to be
complemented with any type of events that might affect the seal pattern dimensions
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Example 1 – Stable trend
Seal pattern dimension is monitored over
time. Trend is stable over time with few
samples deviating into warning zone.
Production is safe.
Stable trend
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Example 2 – Stable Trend with Low
Values
Seal pattern dimension is monitored over
time. The dimension values are small but at
no occasion below the specification limit.
Production is stable but under less robust
conditions.
Stable trend with low values
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Dimensions 6 Daily Checks - Transversal Seal
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Example 3 – Negative Trend
Seal pattern dimensions over time is
monitored. Trend is negative over time with
increasing samples in deviating from how
normal production has been. Production is
safe but corrective actions shall be taken to
get back into normal seal pattern
dimensions.
Note! Make sure to log any changes made
Negative trend in packaging machine settings, component
change, change in power setting for possible
correlation with the reduction of
measurements.
If seal pattern dimensions reach warning
zone after confirmed negative trend*,
perform the following corrective actions in
order.
*6 points in a row decreasing from normal

production.
During production:
• Check power setting – any recent
changes made? Adjust if needed.
Check hydraulic pressure. Adjust if needed.

Production stop:
• Change dollies
Visual inspection of inductor for damages.

• Change if needed.
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Example 4 – Values Below
Specification Limit
If seal pattern dimensions reach the not
accepted zone, production is not safe.
Perform the following corrective actions:

• Corrective actions stated in the warning
zone,
• Call a Technician, perform root cause
Values below specification limit analysis.
Quarantine all product from the last

acceptable test.
Inspect and quarantine production and
decide on its fate.
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6.6 Control Charts – Mouse Teeth
Dimensions 6 Daily Checks - Transversal Seal

Dimensions
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vv
Log all measurements to follow the trend
over time of the mouse teeth extension. By
Mouse Teeth Quality Zone
so, the corrective actions can be done before

4 the quality is compromising the production.
3 Note! Change in power setting, packaging
material specification, components and type
2 of product will affect the mouse teeth
1 extension. The trend charts need to be
complemented with any type of events that
0 might affect the mouse teeth extension.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Create a chart with the sample number (2)
Sample Number
on the X axis and the mouse teeth quality
zone (1) on the Y axis
Make sure to log the mouse teeth quality
zone (1) as shown in the table below
Mouse teeth quality zone Log as
Not visible 0
E1 1
E2 2
E3 3
E4 4
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7 Daily Checks - Openings
and Closures
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7 Daily Checks - Openings and Closures 7.1 Equipment
7.1 Equipment
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The following equipment is needed:
• razor blade knife
• microscope
• plasticine material
• protective gloves
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7.2 FlexiCap 7 Daily Checks - Openings and Closures
7.2 FlexiCap
7.2.1 Membrane Thickness Check

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Check Forming Station Indicator
Number
Check the forming station indicator number
1
(1) marked on the top of the FlexiCap. The
number indicates in which forming station
the FlexiCap was made.
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Cut the Cap
WARNING
Risk of cutting.
Wear the protective gloves.
Cut the cap along the cutting lines, see
arrows. For a sharp cut, use the edge of a
razor blade knife.
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Measure Membrane Thickness
Put the cut sample (1) on the plasticine
material (2) to secure it in the correct
position. The sample has to be horizontal
and perpendicular to the measuring
direction.
Using the microscope, measure the
membrane thickness A in the sample. If
necessary, call a technician.
A = 0.20 +0.02/-0.0
mm
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7.3 MiM PF Cap 7 Daily Checks - Openings and Closures
7.3 MiM PF Cap

7.3.1 Membrane Thickness Check
1
vv
Check Forming Station Indicator
Number
Check the forming station indicator number
(1) marked on the top of the MiM PF Cap.
The number indicates in which forming
station the MiM PF Cap was made.
1
3 1 2
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Cut the Cap
WARNING
Risk of cutting
Wear the protective gloves.
4 2 Cut with the razor blade the tab (1) along the
1 cutting line (2).
3
Cut with the razor blade the lip (3) along the
cutting line (4).
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Cut the Cap Vertically
Cut out the cap along the cutting line (5) and
the cutting line (6), as showed with the razor
blade.
Note! Discard the grey area.
5 6
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8 Cut the Cap Horizontally
Note! The cut must be perpendicularly to
the cap, from inside to outside (inside means
7 the part of the cap in contact with the
product).
Using a razor blade knife, cut along the
cutting line (7) in two samples (8) as showed
8
below.
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Measure Membrane Thickness
Use. (8) to measure the membrane
thickness with a microscope.
Measure the thickness A, If necessary, call a

technician to adjust the membrane
thickness.
A
Note! The measure does not have to
considering the thickness of the PLH, the cut
must be perpendicularly to the cap, from
inside to outside.
A = 0.19 ±0.02
mm
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8 Tools and Templates 8.1 Special Equipment
8.1 Special Equipment

Tools
Package Integrity Tool Kit that includes: TP No. 3725939-0000
• Digital Ammeter TP No. 90610-3637
• Zonoscope TP No. 90243-0203
• Strip Position Viewers TP No. 90610-4419

90610-4420
• Stretch Pliers TP No. 78073-0101
• Seal Viewer TP No. 3543653-0000
• Loupe 10x TP No. 90609-9972
(Cont’d)
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(Cont’d)
Tools
Drop Angle Tool TP No. 3504198-0100
Valid for: TBA 180 U, TBA
200 SL and TBA 250 SL
Design Correction Template TP No. 3594369-0000

Valid for: TBA 90 U
TP No. 3588980-0000
Valid for: TBA 150 U,
TBA 180 U
TP No. 3594368-0000
Valid for: TBA 200 BC, TBA
250 BL
TP No. 3540960-0000
Valid for: TBA 250 SL
TP No. 3603994-0000
Valid for: TPA 250 E
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Tetra Pak Packaging Solutions

Name Bill of Material Additional Information

Tetra Pak® A3/Speed 648576-0400

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Abbreviations and Terminology*

Safety Messages Description

Danger indicates an imminently

Warning indicates a potentially

Caution indicates a potentially

Definition of Lockout Procedure

An energy isolating device is a mechanical device that physically prevents

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Any item that is named specifically in this document is to be considered a designated

9 General 9.2 Technical Data

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Cross-references are underlined.

A pointer arrow indicates the position of

A zoom arrow indicates that an object

A rotation movement arrow indicates

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1.1 Introduction to Package Checks

1.1.1 General Information

Use the test flow charts to determine what

Use the 1.3.1 Package Sample Size Table

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1.2.1.2 TBA package (with PullTab)

1.2.2 Direct Injection Moulded Concept - Overview

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1.2.2.2 FlexiCap on TBA Package

FlexiCap on TBA package

1.3 Package Selection and Identification

1.3.1 Package Sample Size Table for Quick Checks

DURING PRODUCTION AND PRODUCTION START

No opening 12 (10 links) - - 12

Number of packages to collect for the checks.

AT CHANGED FILLING MACHINE SETTINGS:

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1.3.2 Package Sample Size Table for Daily Checks

Package SPECIFICS CAP MEMBRANE

Note! The quantity of packages described equals the amount of packages

1.3.3 Tools and Consumables

1.3.4 Red Ink Mixing Instructions

The red colour comes from the dye,

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Note! Several different substances are

Do not attempt to use any other dye than