Fruit & Vegetable Packaging

· Clamshell configuration is an
industry standard
· Deep base/shallow lid configuration
requires attention to mold layout
· Typically high volume molds,
platen to platen, with flood cooled
cavities, clamps and stripper
· Big Bed Lyles® and Brown's® dominate

· Prototyping and package
development is common due to
the need for aggressive snap locks
· PET and RPET have become
standard materials
· PS applications handled with ease
· Package design and prototyping
service available

· Pre-Punch station is usually
vertically acting
· Blank thru station or progressive trim
typically horizontal acting
· Hard/Hard construction is common

· Perimeter stand-off, side wall and
flat surface ventilation
· Scrap slugs vacuum collected
· ODC proprietary punch holder
design has proven to be extremely
robust and reliable
· Industry leading lead times