multi-pack
{{Short description|Packaging that combines or holds multiple items or smaller packages}}
File:Dr Pepper Israeli 6Pack.jpg
A multi-pack also known as multipack is packaging that combines or holds multiple items or smaller packages.
Functions
Multi-packs can be used to:
- Combine several items for a larger unit of sale, often with a reduced individual cost
- Provide a package handle to conveniently carry several items
- Help prevent package pilferage
- Provide a tamper indicating seal
- Reduce environmental impact of secondary packaging{{Cite web|url=http://www.beverageworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=39414&catid=48&Itemid=150 |title=Leaner and Greener |publisher=Beverage World |date=2011-07-01 |access-date=2011-10-19}}
- Keep items clean{{Cite web |url=http://www.paktech-opi.com/company/media.php |title=Third Party Testing: 6Pak Can Carriers Provide 95-98% More Protection |publisher=PakTech |date=2011-07-01 |access-date=2011-10-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111114185446/http://www.paktech-opi.com/company/media.php |archive-date=2011-11-14 |url-status=dead }}
- Obscure the bar codes on the individual combined items and provide a new one for the multi-pack
Methods
A wide variety of materials and procedures are available to combine items or packages into a multi-pack.{{cite patent|country=US|number=5685428|title=Unitary Package|pubdate=1997-11-11|assign1=The Procter and Gamble Co.|inventor1-last=Herbers|inventor1-first=Dennis Michael|inventor2-last=Erspamer|inventor2-first=John Paul|inventor3-last=Dirksing|inventor3-first=William Paul}}{{cite patent|country=US|number=5409127|title=Multi-pack container assembly|pubdate=1995-04-25|assign1=Berry Iowa Corp.|inventor1-last=Stratford|inventor1-first=James T.|inventor2-last=Schoonveld|inventor2-first=Alan H.|inventor3-last=Weaver|inventor3-first=David A.}}{{cite patent|country=US|number=5667070|title=Device for carrying containers|pubdate=1997-09-16|assign1=Riverwood International Corp.|inventor1-last=Miret|inventor1-first=Emili Requena}}{{cite patent|country=US|number=5788302|title=Bottle carrier|pubdate=1997-09-16|assign1=The Coca-Cola Company|inventor1-last=Barrash|inventor1-first=Marshall J.|inventor2-last=Ferguson|inventor2-first=Earl B.}} This can include shrink film, pressure sensitive tape, paper overwrap, adhesives, paperboard carriers, plastic clips, etc.
Beverages
Beverage cans and bottles are sold in multi-packs such as six-packs, twelve-packs, and cases of 24.{{Cite web|url=http://www.foodandbeveragepackaging.com/Articles/Feature_Articles/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000001026644 |title=Interest In Multipacks Picks Up |publisher=Food & Beverage Packaging |date=2011-02-01 |access-date=2011-05-02}} These can be paperboard baskets, paperboard overwraps and cartons, corrugated fiberboard boxes, HDPE plastic handles, six-pack rings, and shrink packs.
Other uses
A wide variety of items and packages are combined into multi-packs for sale.
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File:12 pack of tissue.jpg|Shrink wrap used to form a 12-pack of cartons of tissue
File:PakTechTK.jpg|Clip used to join two spray bottles and provide a handle
File:Shrink-wrapping machine by OCME S.r.L.jpg|Shrink film wrap being applied to beverage bottles
File:Water bottles with tape handle.png|Six water bottles in shrink wrap with tape handle.
See also
References
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- Soroka, W, "Fundamentals of Packaging Technology", IoPP, 2002, {{ISBN|1-930268-25-4}}
- Yam, K. L., "Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology", John Wiley & Sons, 2009, {{ISBN|978-0-470-08704-6}}
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