GLOSSARY

GLOSSARY

1. Adhesive tape: Material used to seal and reinforce packaging, providing a secure bond.

   • Anchor Point: Areas designed within the packaging to attach specific items or stabilize products.
     • Barcode: A graphic identification system used in packaging to track and manage products throughout the logistics chain.
       • Base: The bottom of the packaging that supports the weight of the contents and distributes the load evenly.
         • Carton: 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.
             • Container: A large rigid structure used to transport goods in bulk or on pallets in means such as ships, trains or trucks.
               • Corrugated cardboard: Material composed of several layers of paper, with a corrugated layer inside, which provides resistance and cushioning.
                 • 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.
                             • Moisture Protection: A packaging feature designed to prevent contents from being damaged by exposure to water or wet conditions.
                               • Packaging materials: Substances such as cardboard, wood, plastic, metal, or glass used to construct the parts of a package.
                                 • Packaging (envase): A container designed to contain an individual product and facilitate its handling, transport and sale.
                                   • Packaging (Embalaje): A set of materials and methods used to wrap, protect and condition goods during transport and storage.
                                     • Pallet: Platform used to group and support loads during storage and transport, facilitating handling with equipment such as forklifts.
                                       • Polyethylene: A type of plastic widely used in packaging due to its flexibility, strength and ability to protect against moisture.
                                         • Primary packaging: Layer closest to the product that protects it directly and facilitates its use or consumption.
                                           • Retractable cover: Plastic cover that fits around the packaging by heat, offering protection and stability.
                                             • Secondary packaging: An additional layer that groups together several primary packaging, making it easier to handle and store.
                                               • Sidewalls: Vertical surfaces of a package that provide structural support and protect the contents.
                                                 • Stretch Film: Elastic plastic film used to wrap and secure loads on a pallet, protecting them from damage and dirt.
                                                   • Structural ribs: Ribs or folds designed to strengthen specific areas of the packaging and support greater loads.
                                                     • Structural sustainability: Design focused on minimizing environmental impact through the use of recyclable materials and optimized structures.
                                                       • Structure: Physical design and arrangement of the materials that make up the packaging, determined by their protection and transport function.
                                                         • Tertiary packaging: Packaging designed to group secondary packaging and protect large quantities of goods during transport.
                                                           • Transparent windows: Sections of transparent material integrated into the packaging structure to allow the contents to be viewed.