A packaging system for filling bulk materials into packages, including a filling unit with a filling box, and a filling box for a filling unit of a packaging machine for filling bulk materials into packages, including an upwardly opened takeup space for a package, wherein the takeup space is laterally enclosed by side walls. A partial vacuum device is provided, which is disposed in a corner portion between the side walls. The method for filling packages provides for a package to be guided to the takeup space of such a filling box of a filling unit of a packaging system. The partial vacuum device is then activated for aspirating a flexible wall of a package into the corner portion between the side walls of the takeup space of the filling box.

A packaging system for filling bulk materials into packages, including a filling unit with a filling box, and a filling box for a filling unit of a packaging machine for filling bulk materials into packages, including an upwardly opened takeup space for a package, wherein the takeup space is laterally enclosed by side walls. A partial vacuum device is provided, which is disposed in a corner portion between the side walls. The method for filling packages provides for a package to be guided to the takeup space of such a filling box of a filling unit of a packaging system. The partial vacuum device is then activated for aspirating a flexible wall of a package into the corner portion between the side walls of the takeup space of the filling box.

The present invention relates to a thermoform packaging machine with a forming station. The forming station can include a forming tool lower part with at least one mold insert that is movable relative to the forming tool lower part. The present invention also relates to a method of forming a film including the step of moving the mold insert, relative to the forming tool lower part and the formed film, to a removal position while the film is clamped between the forming tool upper part and the forming tool lower part.

The present invention relates to a thermoform packaging machine with a forming station. The forming station can include a forming tool lower part with at least one mold insert that is movable relative to the forming tool lower part. The present invention also relates to a method of forming a film including the step of moving the mold insert, relative to the forming tool lower part and the formed film, to a removal position while the film is clamped between the forming tool upper part and the forming tool lower part.

The invention relates to an upper sealing tool comprising an edge area (21) and a recess with which the upper film web is formed and the recess comprises a transitional area (22) and an inner area (23). The transitional area is located between the edge area and the inner area. The invention also relates to a packaging machine and to a method for producing a skin packaging.

The invention relates to an upper sealing tool comprising an edge area (21) and a recess with which the upper film web is formed and the recess comprises a transitional area (22) and an inner area (23). The transitional area is located between the edge area and the inner area. The invention also relates to a packaging machine and to a method for producing a skin packaging.

A packaging sheet is described. The sheet comprises a first layer comprising a first copolyester having a glass transition temperature of from 70 C. to 90 C. and an intrinsic viscosity of from 0.70 dl/g to 0.90 dl/g. The first copolyester comprises from 50% to 85% by volume of the sheet. The sheet also comprises a second layer comprising a second copolyester having a glass transition temperature of equal to or greater than 112 C. The second copolyester comprises from 15% to 50% by volume of the sheet. The sheet is thermally stable after exposure to temperatures up to 112 C. Various embodiments of the sheet are also described.

A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed.

A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed.

An apparatus including: a plurality of forming molds, each mold including: a leading edge; a trailing edge; a mold face; a plurality of first recesses in the mold face positioned across the mold face, each first recess in fluid communication with a first vacuum duct; a leading face extending from the leading edge in a direction away from the mold face; a trailing face extending from the trailing edge in a direction away from the mold face; wherein at least a portion of the leading face is recessed relative to the mold face proximal the leading edge or at least a portion of the trailing face is recessed relative to the mold face proximal the trailing edge; wherein the plurality of forming molds is arranged leading edge to trailing edge as a first mold belt.