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News Release from: Sealed Air | Subject: OS systems
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 19 June 2003
Cryovac OS systems keep DVD oxygen free
Cryovac OS systems keep new flexplay DVD "oxygen free" until package is opened
Cryovac OS Systems prove that packaging can make all the difference This proprietary oxygen scavenging technology, developed by Sealed Air, is the packaging used by Flexplay Technologies for the company's upcoming introduction of its Flexplay-enabled DVD, which has a 48-hour viewing window that begins when the disc is removed from its package
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 11 Jul 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Once exposed to air, an oxidation reaction begins that renders the Flexplay DVD unplayable after the specified viewing period elapses.
"We have been working with Flexplay Technologies for several years developing a specialized package," said Tom Kennedy, New Business Development Manager for OS Systems, Cryovac Food Packaging Division of Sealed Air.
The core technology of Cryovac OS Systems is the proprietary polymer component that is a layer of the multi-layer films.
The scavenger is part of the material and invisible to the naked eye, giving consumers a clear view of the product.
Cryovac OS Films do not require moisture to activate or sustain the scavenging process.
Instead, the oxygen scavenging is initiated "on demand" -- with a patented ultraviolet light triggering process delivered by the Cryovac Model 4100.
The quality assurance component of Cryovac OS Systems is the Scavenging Verification System (SVS).
The SVS provides quick and easy verification that the OS Films have been properly triggered and are absorbing oxygen.
The SVS decreases the amount of production time that elapses before the manufacturer obtains a confirmation that the oxygen scavenging system is working.
"Once exposed to air, the Flexplay DVD is designed to become unplayable after the pre-set viewing period elapses".
"We're pleased to be working with Sealed Air because it has packaging technology advanced enough to meet our rigorous specifications," said Alan Blaustein, CEO, of Flexplay Technologies Cryovac OS Films can be used as the lidding on thermoformed packages or trays, and Horizontal Form/Fill/Seal (HFFS) or Vertical Form/Fill/Seal (VFFS) pouch applications.
The films also can be printed in multiple colors to meet product-labeling needs. Request a free brochure from Sealed Air ...
Originally developed to protect perishable foods, the technology behind Cryovac OS Films can be adapted easily to preserve many oxygen sensitive non-food products like the Flexplay DVD.
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