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GLOSSARY

Adhesive tape

Anchor Point

Barcode

Carton

Base

Material used to seal and reinforce packaging, providing a

secure bond.

Areas designed within the packaging to attach specific items

or stabilize products.

A graphic identification system used in packaging to track and

manage products throughout the logistics chain.

The bottom of the packaging that supports the weight of the contents

and distributes the load evenly.

Packaging made of sturdy material, commonly used to protect

individual or grouped products during shipping.

Compressive strength

Packaging's ability to withstand vertical forces

without collapsing, important for stacking products.

Cushioning

Material or technique used within the packaging to absorb

impacts and protect fragile contents during transport.

Internal reinforcements:

Elements added within the packaging to increase

its structural resistance and prevent deformations.

Labeling

The process of including relevant information (such as contents,

destination, handling) in packaging for easy transport and storage.

Lid

Top that closes the packaging, providing protection against

contaminants and loss of contents.

Mechanical closures

Mechanisms such as snaps, staples, or hinges used

to close and secure packaging.

Modular structure

Design based on standard dimensions that allows

packaging to be efficiently stacked and organized on pallets or containers.

Packaging (envase)

A container designed to contain an individual product

and facilitate its handling, transport and sale.

Packaging (Embalaje)

Pallet

Polyethylene

Primary packaging

Retractable cover

A set of materials and methods used to wrap,

protect and condition goods during transport and storage.

Platform used to group and support loads during storage and

transport, facilitating handling with equipment such as forklifts.

A type of plastic widely used in packaging due to its

flexibility, strength and ability to protect against moisture.

Layer closest to the product that protects it directly and

facilitates its use or consumption.

Plastic cover that fits around the packaging by heat,

offering protection and stability.

Stretch Film

Elastic plastic film used to wrap and secure loads on a pallet,

protecting them from damage and dirt.

Container

A large rigid structure used to transport goods in bulk or on

pallets in means such as ships, trains or trucks.

Moisture Protection

A packaging feature designed to prevent contents

from being damaged by exposure to water or wet conditions.

Secondary packaging

An additional layer that groups together several

primary packaging, making it easier to handle and store.

Corrugated cardboard

Material composed of several layers of paper, with

a corrugated layer inside, which provides resistance and cushioning.

Packaging materials

Substances such as cardboard, wood, plastic, metal,

or glass used to construct the parts of a package.

Sidewalls

Vertical surfaces of a package that provide structural support

and protect the contents.

Structural ribs

Ribs or folds designed to strengthen specific areas of the

packaging and support greater loads.

Structural sustainability

Structure

Tertiary packaging

Transparent windows

Design focused on minimizing environmental

impact through the use of recyclable materials and optimized structures.

Physical design and arrangement of the materials that make up

the packaging, determined by their protection and transport function.

Packaging designed to group secondary packaging

and protect large quantities of goods during transport.

Sections of transparent material integrated into the

packaging structure to allow the contents to be viewed.