US20040187444A1 - Process for the manufacture and filling of flexible pouches - Google Patents

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US20040187444A1
US20040187444A1 US10/747,812 US74781203A US2004187444A1 US 20040187444 A1 US20040187444 A1 US 20040187444A1 US 74781203 A US74781203 A US 74781203A US 2004187444 A1 US2004187444 A1 US 2004187444A1
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  • the present invention relates to a process for the manufacture and filling of flexible pouches, wherein said pouches have one or more layers. More particularly, in multilayer pouches the layers are directly adhered to each other and are highly flexible yet strong such that they are suitable for various packaging applications. These pouches may be used as stand alone products or they may be used for lining containers.
  • flexible pouches are used as disposable packaging for liquids, liquid beverages, and liquid foods. These pouches preferably meet a number of performance criteria, including collapsibility, optical clarity, transparency, and sufficient mechanical strength to withstand the rigors of the use environment. Flexible pouches preferably provide a sufficient barrier to the passage of moisture vapor and other gasses to prevent contamination of the items contained therein.
  • a multilayer film which is commonly used in flexible pouch applications is aluminum coated polyethylene or polypropylene.
  • Other multilayer films are used such as those containing barrier polymers such as EVOH or MXD6 to prevent oxygen or carbon dioxide migration.
  • barrier polymers such as EVOH or MXD6 to prevent oxygen or carbon dioxide migration.
  • Such film structures must be fabricated into pouches typically utilizing heat sealing/seam technology that is slow and difficult to fill. Delivery of the beverage contents can also be difficult with the required use of straws.
  • shipping boxes or other containers are often lined with a thin plastic liner to increase the shelf-life of foods or other perishable commodities, or to prevent leakage or spillage of product from a sealed shipping container.
  • plastic liners are often in bag form.
  • a number of methods and processes have been utilized to place the bag/liners into the box and then fill the bag.
  • one major disadvantage of many of these processes are the slow filling speeds that can be accomplished.
  • a continuous production line begins with a preform having a neck portion and a body such as may be used to make bottles. The preform is blow molded into a flexible pouch. The pouch is filled with the desired product, and then closed or capped for final use. In one embodiment, the filled pouch is further dressed, decorated and/or inserted into a rigid outer container, for example a box.
  • the production line is a modified version of the type commonly used for handling rigid containers, such as those used to manufacture and fill soft drinks, wherein the system is modified to handle the flexible pouches using the neck portion.
  • the pouch may be a monolayer or multilayer collapsible pouch having a neck finish.
  • the inner layer of the pouch comprises polyethylene terephthalate (“PET”) or polypropylene.
  • PET polyethylene terephthalate
  • the polypropylene is preferably clarified polypropylene.
  • suitable inner layer materials include, but are not limited to, various polymers such as polyesters, polyolefins, including polypropylene and polyethylene, polycarbonate, polyamides, including nylons, or acrylics. These materials may be used alone or in conjunction with each other.
  • the PET of certain embodiments includes, but is not limited to, modified PET as well as PET blended with other materials.
  • modified PET is “high IPA PET” or IPA-modified PET wherein the PET contains high IPA (isophthalic acid) levels to provide processing advantages such as reduced crystallinity.
  • high IPA PET isophthalic acid
  • Other examples include, but are not limited to, high stretch PET, recycled high stretch PET, and recycled PET.
  • suitable pouches will have one or more exterior layers comprising a materials including, but not limited to, polyethylene, polypropylene, modified polyolefins, modified elastomers, polystyrene, thermoplastic polyurethane, Copolyester Barrier Materials, Phenoxy-type Thermoplastics, polyamides, polyethylene naphthalate, polyethylene naphthalate copolymers, polyethylene naphthalate/polyethylene terephthalate blends, polyethylene terephthalate, compatibilized polymer blends, and combinations thereof.
  • exterior layers are provided as foamed layers utilizing either physical or chemical blowing agents.
  • a multilayer pouch having a neck finish comprises (a) a first interior layer comprising polyethylene terephthalate; (b) a second exterior layer comprising one or more materials including, but not limited to, polyethylene, polypropylene, modified polyolefins, modified elastomers, polystyrene, thermoplastic polyurethane; wherein said pouch is fabricated by suitable blow molding operations of preforms.
  • exterior layers are provided as foamed layers utilizing either physical or chemical blowing agents.
  • the pouch of preferred embodiments further comprises a bottle neck finish that can be filled in suitable filling lines at high outputs.
  • the bottle neck finish of one embodiment is preferably threaded or crowned.
  • the crown type neck finish preferably is of the type capable of receiving a snap-on open/close fitment.
  • a preferred pouch may further comprise a “push-pull” or a non-spill fitment, or other suitable bottle closure.
  • preforms having a neck finish suitable for blow molding into flexible pouches having a neck finish may be prepared by conventional methods known to those of skill in the art, including, but not limited to, overmolding, co-injection, and inject-over-inject methods.
  • overmolding including, but not limited to, overmolding, co-injection, and inject-over-inject methods.
  • a manufacturing and filling line comprises various modules or systems connected together using a conveyor/handler/transporter that holds the flexible pouches by the neck portion.
  • Suitable systems include, but are not limited to, handling, manufacturing, and filling systems.
  • an apparatus for making and filling flexible pouches comprises: (a) a handling system that conveys the flexible pouches through a manufacturing and filling system; (b) a manufacturing system comprising a preform with a neck finish; and a blow molding machine wherein said preform is blow molded into a flexible pouch having a neck finish; and (c) a filling system comprising a filling machine wherein said flexible pouch is filled with a desired product, and a closing or capping machine wherein said filled flexible pouch is closed; wherein the handling system conveys the preforms and flexible pouches throughout the entire system using the neck portion.
  • a preferred manufacturing and filling line further comprises decorating, dressing, and/or inserting the pouch into a rigid container.
  • the pouch may be dressed, decorated, and/or inserted into a rigid container before or after the pouch is filled.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a non-limiting embodiment of a preferred production line.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a non-limiting embodiment of a preferred preform.
  • one continuous production line begins with a preform of the type commonly used to make bottles, the preform is then blow molded into a flexible pouch, the pouch is filled with the desired product, and then closed for final use.
  • the filled pouch is then further dressed, decorated and/or inserted into a rigid outer container, for example a box.
  • the pouch is placed into a rigid outer container prior to filling and/or dressed, decorated.
  • the production line is a modified version of the type used for handling rigid containers, such as those used to manufacture and fill soft drinks.
  • a preferred filling process is of the type known in the art for filling PET bottles.
  • Such systems include, but are not limited to, aseptic, hot fill, or chilled filling lines.
  • Lightweight pouches made from preforms that are blown on a stretch blow molding machine can be captured and held by the neck portion and directly transferred through each step of the manufacturing process.
  • the pouches can be filled on current PET or glass filling lines with economic filling speed and little additional capital investment. Such filling lines can be designed to efficiently fill either conventional bottles or flexible pouches. This ability to capture the neck portion and transfer the flexible pouch throughout the filling and packaging process allows high speed handling of flexible pouches and significant reduction in manufacturing cost.
  • the neck finish of preferred embodiments avoids the need for expensive gable top materials known in the art for dispensing beverages.
  • Collapsibility is desirable to provide a more proper and complete drainage of the pouch.
  • flexible pouches rely on collapsibility for drainage.
  • atmospheric pressure collapses the pouch at a rate that is proportional to the rate of drainage. In this manner, the pouch can be fully drained.
  • the pouch In order for the pouch to be collapsible, the pouch should have a flexible wall. If the wall is too stiff, the pouch will not drain fully.
  • the wall structure preferably has sufficient flexibility and is collapsible enough to be fully drainable.
  • the pouch it is desirable to sterilize the flexible pouch, the pouch contents, or both the pouch and its contents prior to sending the filled pouch to the end user, e.g., a store or vending distributor. This helps to ensure that the pouch and its contents will be substantially free from contamination.
  • a store or vending distributor e.g., a store or vending distributor.
  • the pouch preferably proceeds through the sterilization process without substantial deterioration.
  • Flexible pouches of preferred embodiments preferably have sufficient mechanical strength to withstand the abuse that is typically encountered in the use environment. Such environments include the filling lines, packaging and distribution systems, and end-user storage/transportation.
  • the pouch preferably should be able to be used in these environments and under these conditions without substantial leakage, breakage, or spillage.
  • the pouch/rigid outer container system can be functionally optimized to provide various properties such as barrier against oxygen or CO 2 and hot fill properties.
  • preforms suitable for blow molding into flexible pouches include, but are not limited to, monolayer or multilayer preforms including those that utilize barrier resins, oxygen scavengers, and antimicrobials.
  • monolayer or multilayer preforms including those that utilize barrier resins, oxygen scavengers, and antimicrobials.
  • the pouch may be a monolayer or multilayer pouch.
  • the inner layer of the pouch comprises polyethylene terephthalate (“PET”) or polypropylene.
  • PET polyethylene terephthalate
  • the polypropylene is preferably clarified polypropylene.
  • single or multi layer pouches manufactured from polypropylene may also be utilized with products requiring elevated fill temperature or “hot fill.”
  • the PET of certain embodiments includes, but is not limited to, modified PET, recycled PET as well as PET blended with other materials.
  • modified PET is “high IPA PET” or IPA-modified PET wherein the PET contains high IPA (isophthalic acid) levels to provide processing advantages such as reduced crystallinity.
  • high stretch PET wherein the PET has been modified so as to enhance its stretching capabilities.
  • PET polyethylene terephthalate
  • polypropylene other suitable inner layer materials include, but are not limited to, various polymers such as polyesters, polyolefins, including polypropylene and polyethylene, polycarbonate, polyamides, including nylons, or acrylics. These materials may be used alone or in conjunction with each other.
  • suitable pouches will have one or more exterior layers comprising one or more materials including, but not limited to, polyethylene, polypropylene, modified polyolefins, modified elastomers, polystyrene, thermoplastic polyurethane, Copolyester Barrier Materials, Phenoxy-type Thermoplastics, polyamides, polyethylene naphthalate, polyethylene naphthalate copolymers, polyethylene naphthalate/polyethylene terephthalate blends, polyethylene terephthalate, compatibilized polymer blends, and combinations thereof.
  • exterior layers are provided as foamed layers utilizing either physical or chemical blowing agents. Exterior layers may also comprise recycled materials.
  • Phenoxy resins also referred to as “Phenoxy-type Thermoplastics,” as those terms are used herein, include a wide variety of materials including those discussed in WO 99/20462.
  • suitable PHAE resins include BLOX resins available from The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Mich., USA. See for example, U.S. Pat. Nos.
  • Copolyester Barrier Materials include copolyesters of terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid, and at least one diol having good barrier properties as compared to PET, such as those disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,578,295 to Jabarin, and which are commercially available as B-010, B-030 and others of this family. (Mitsui Petrochemical Ind. Ltd., Japan);
  • Examples of preferred polyamide materials include MXD-6 from Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (Japan).
  • Other preferred polyamide materials are blends of polyamide and polyester, including those comprising about 1-10% polyester by weight, where the polyester is preferably PET or a modified PET.
  • the blends may be ordinary blends or they may be compatibilized with an antioxidant or other material. Examples of such materials include those described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/395,899, filed Mar. 21, 2003, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
  • Polyamide materials may also be used as substrate materials.
  • Other preferred materials include, but are not limited to, polyamides, polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), PEN copolymers, PEN copolyester, PET/PEN blends, and combinations thereof.
  • Preferred materials also include, but are not limited to, acrylic resins including polyacrylonitrile polymers, acrylonitrile styrene copolymers.
  • PEN materials can be purchased from Shell Chemical Company.
  • a compatibilized polymer blend comprising polyamide, PET or a PET-containing copolymer, and at least one compatibilizer may be used as one or more layers of the preform/pouch.
  • a compatibilized polymer blend comprises polyamide, preferably MXD-6, PET or a PET-containing copolymer, and at least one compatibilizer selected from IPA-modified PET and PET ionomer.
  • a multilayer pouch comprises (a) a first interior layer comprising polyethylene terephthalate, (b) a second exterior layer comprising one or more materials including, but not limited to, polyethylene, polypropylene, modified polyolefins, modified elastomers, polystyrene, and thermoplastic polyurethane, wherein said pouch is fabricated by suitable blow molding operations of preforms.
  • exterior layers are provided as foamed layers utilizing either physical or chemical blowing agents.
  • the pouch of preferred embodiments further comprises a bottle neck finish that can be filled in suitable filling lines at high outputs.
  • the bottle neck finish of one embodiment is preferably threaded or crowned.
  • the crown type neck finish preferably is of the type capable of receiving a snap-on open/close fitment.
  • a preferred pouch may further comprise a “push-pull” or a non-spill fitment, or other suitable bottle closure.
  • preforms suitable for blow molding into flexible pouches may be prepared by conventional methods known to those of skill in the art, including, but not limited to, overmolding, co-injection, and inject-over-inject methods.
  • overmolding including, but not limited to, overmolding, co-injection, and inject-over-inject methods.
  • overmolded preforms are preferably made using techniques described in detail in U.S. Pat. No. 6,312,641 and PCT Publication Nos. WO 99/20462, WO 00/62998, and WO 01/40618.
  • the overmolding processes allow a high degree of process flexibility to allow for structural strength, accurate control of multilayer films, and a “no spill” container.
  • a flexible multilayer pouch with sufficient rigidity for self-standing storage of beverages comprises (a) a first, interior layer comprising a material from PET or polypropylene, (b) a second, exterior layer comprising a polyolefin, polystyrene, or polyurethane film, coating or foamed structure, and (c) a suitable bottle closure, or a push-pull closure, or a “non-spill” fitment closure, with said pouch manufactured by suitable blow molding processes utilizing preforms complete with a neck finish, and filled on suitable bottle filling lines.
  • the flexible pouches are further dressed, decorated, and/or inserted into a rigid outer container, for example a box.
  • the rigid outer container comprises a linerboard or molded fiber.
  • a pouch manufactured to be placed in an outer container may be manufactured with reduced weight as support will be provided by the outer container.
  • a 16 oz. PET juice bottle with a 38 mm neck finish might have a total weight of 30 grams to provide the necessary support/structure for product handling, shipping, and storage as a bottle.
  • a similar capacity pouch/liner can be blown with a reduced weight preform (for example, about 20 grams), as self-supporting container properties are provided to the pouch/liner by the outer container.
  • the pouch/liner may also be shaped such that air is easily vented when the filled pouch/liner is dropped into the box/container.
  • the outer carton may comprise pre-treated or untreated materials.
  • the outer carton exhibits one or more of the following characteristics: high wet strength, structural strength, and/or water repellency.
  • these properties can be accomplished with polymer impregnation or coating of the outer carton.
  • impregnation or coating with polyhydroxyaminoethers or PET can provide one or more of the desired properties as well as provide a recyclable container.
  • molded fiber articles with hinges may be utilized, again as either treated or untreated to enhance physical properties or appearances (graphics).
  • the pouch of certain embodiments may be encapsulated by a pre-made molded fiber structure with the base of the molded fiber connected to the top by a hinge, and the two pieces glued together under the neck finish.
  • a heat shrink label can be applied on the molded fiber structure to impart one or more of the following properties: graphics, strength, and/or water protection properties.
  • Preferred external cartons/boxes can be constructed of various pulp or paper products without concern for direct food contact.
  • molded fiber constructions, old corrugated cardboard, unbleached or bleached pulp linerboards can be used as desired to provide exotic designs and shapes not possible with bottles.
  • Coatings or multilayer laminate constructions of preferred embodiments can be designed for physical strength or exterior appearance without concern for direct food contact issues.
  • Incorporating products like Kymene, phenoxy products, or sprayed PET emulsions can give the molded fiber structure structural strength and water repellency. This flexibility provides for optimum economics in providing a functional package at the lowest cost with the optimum appearance.
  • the appearance and strength of the outside container can be further enhanced by film transfer coating as taught in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,603,996, 5,981,011, 6,132,822, 6,187,389 and 6,193,831 to Overcash et al.
  • film transfer coatings can provide an image-receptive, high gloss, barrier coated surface to the container that is fully recyclable.
  • These types of coatings can provide a metallized appearance while maintaining complete recyclability of the paperboard outer container.
  • holograms and other security features can be included in the film transfer coating to help safeguard against counterfeiting or to provide evidence of tampering.
  • the package can be designed to be fully recyclable unlike current plastic or paper gable top cartons.
  • the package can be fully recycled by simply pulling the pouch/liner from the carton and separating the plastic liner from the carton/box for use in their respective recycle streams.
  • a continuous production line begins with a preform which is blow molded into a flexible pouch, the pouch is then filled with the desired product, and closed for final use.
  • the filled pouch is then further dressed, decorated, and/or inserted into a rigid outer container, for example a box.
  • the pouch is placed into a rigid outer container prior to filling.
  • the production line is a modified version of the type commonly used for handling rigid containers, such as those used to manufacture and fill soft drinks.
  • the production line of preferred embodiments is modified to handle the neck portion of the flexible pouch throughout the production line.
  • a preferred filling process is of the type known in the art for filling PET bottles. Such systems include, but are not limited to, aseptic, hot fill, or chilled filling lines.
  • the production line of preferred embodiments is a modified version of types commonly used for handling rigid containers.
  • conventional filling lines once the preform is blow molded into a rigid container or bottle the container/bottle is placed onto a table top conveyor or forced air conveyor wherein the containers/bottles are in direct contact with each other.
  • This type of conveyor is suitable for rigid containers/bottles as they are self supporting.
  • this type of handling is not feasible, especially if increased production speed is to be maintained.
  • the conventional production line is modified in order to handle the preform/pouches via the neck portion throughout the production process.
  • modified handling systems may be used with conventional blow molders and filling systems.
  • suitable filling systems are known to those of skill in the art and may be of the type produced by Krones A G (Germany) or Sidel (Le Havre, France).
  • the Mecafill VKP-PET from Krones is a filling machine of the type suitable for use in preferred embodiments.
  • Suitable blow molding machines of preferred embodiments are known to those of skill in the art and may be of the type produced by Sig Corpoplast (Germany).
  • the BLOMAX® Series III blow molding machine from Sig Corpoplast may be utilized in preferred embodiments.
  • the center line spacing of traditional production lines remain the same in preferred embodiments.
  • the handling systems of conventional production lines are modified to handle the neck portion of the flexible pouches as individual units throughout the manufacturing and filling processes.
  • the pouches of preferred embodiments are preferably transferred through the production line with a positive transfer system, that is a system that intentionally grasps the pouch at a specific point in the line every time.
  • the transfer system may grasp the pouch at the pilfer band of the neck finish at each transfer point.
  • the transfer system grasps the pouch at the neck cylinder or the support ring.
  • Suitable transfer mechanisms of preferred embodiments include, but are not limited to, spring loaded forks, pistons gripping from within the pouch, and cylinders over the top of the neck finish. Other suitable transfer mechanisms are known to those of skill in the art.
  • Suitable handling systems may be obtained from Procomac Packaging (Collecchio (PARMA) Italy). For example, in one embodiment, a CONVAIR 2000 handling system from Procomac may be used.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of a preferred production line.
  • the handling system which connects the stations in the system is indicated by pairs of parallel lines connecting the various components.
  • a preform 10 enters the production line into the blow molding system where it is subsequently blow molded 20 into a flexible pouch.
  • the pouch is then optionally rinsed 30 before proceeding to the filling system.
  • the pouch is filled 40 with the desired product and capped 50 .
  • the filled pouch may be optionally dried 60 .
  • the pouch may be dressed, decorated and/or placed in a rigid exterior container 70 prior to being released from the neck portion handling system 80 .
  • the dressing, decoration, and/or placing in an exterior container may take place at one or more other places in the production line, or may occur after the neck is released from the system.
  • the pouches may then be sent to a case or palletizer 90 for distribution.
  • Other components may be optionally included in the system.

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