GLOSSARY

GLOSSARY

1. Adhesive tape:

   • Material used to seal and reinforce packaging, providing a secure bond.

2. Anchor Point:

   • Areas designed within the packaging to attach specific items or stabilize products.

3. Barcode:

   • A graphic identification system used in packaging to track and manage products throughout the logistics chain.

4. Base:

   • The bottom of the packaging that supports the weight of the contents and distributes the load evenly.

5. Carton:

   • Packaging made of sturdy material, commonly used to protect individual or grouped products during shipping.

6. Compressive strength:

   • Packaging's ability to withstand vertical forces without collapsing, important for stacking products.

7. Container:

   • A large rigid structure used to transport goods in bulk or on pallets in means such as ships, trains or trucks.

8. Corrugated cardboard:

   • Material composed of several layers of paper, with a corrugated layer inside, which provides resistance and cushioning.

9. Cushioning:

   • Elements added within the packaging to increase its structural resistance and prevent deformations.

10. Labeling:

    • The process of including relevant information (such as contents, destination, handling) in packaging for easy transport and storage.

11. Lid:

    • Top that closes the packaging, providing protection against contaminants and loss of contents.

12. Mechanical closures:

    • Mechanisms such as snaps, staples, or hinges used to close and secure packaging.

13. Modular structure:

    • Design based on standard dimensions that allows packaging to be efficiently stacked and organized on pallets or containers.

14. Moisture Protection:

    • A packaging feature designed to prevent contents from being damaged by exposure to water or wet conditions.

15. Packaging materials:

    • Substances such as cardboard, wood, plastic, metal, or glass used to construct the parts of a package.

16. Packaging (envase):

    • container designed to contain an individual product and facilitate its handling, transport and sale.

17. Packaging (Embalaje):

    • :
      • A set of materials and methods used to wrap, protect and condition goods during transport and storage.

18. Pallet:

    • Platform used to group and support loads during storage and transport, facilitating handling with equipment such as forklifts.

19. Polyethylene:

    • A type of plastic widely used in packaging due to its flexibility, strength and ability to protect against moisture.

20. Primary packaging:

    • Layer closest to the product that protects it directly and facilitates its use or consumption.

21. Retractable cover:

    • Plastic cover that fits around the packaging by heat, offering protection and stability.

22. Secondary packaging:

    • An additional layer that groups together several primary packaging, making it easier to handle and store.

23. Sidewalls:

    • Vertical surfaces of a package that provide structural support and protect the contents.

24. Stretch Film:

    • Elastic plastic film used to wrap and secure loads on a pallet, protecting them from damage and dirt.

25. Structural ribs:

    • Ribs or folds designed to strengthen specific areas of the packaging and support greater loads.

26. Structural sustainability:

    • Design focused on minimizing environmental impact through the use of recyclable materials and optimized structures.

27. Structure:

    • Physical design and arrangement of the materials that make up the packaging, determined by their protection and transport function.

28. Tertiary packaging: