Canning and Fish Packaging Technology

Unit 13 - Paper and Board

13.1.5.1.3.2.Tube style
In general these will have a seam or a flap which is glued at the manufacturers plant. The carton is formed or erected at the user end by applying pressure along the crease lines at the opposite creased edges of the flat carton forms.
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The tube types are further subdivided into other categories depending upon the features of end closure.

• Glue end cartons
• Tuck end cartons
• Lock end cartons.

In addition to the above there are some special types of construction which may incorporate features of both the types or additional features as in the case of cigarette packs with flip type opening. However, most of the carton manufacturers design cartons in such a way that they use minimum board to hold maximum volume of goods to be packed.