SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING OPENINGS IN WATER SOLUBLE PACKETS

摘要

Systems and methods to form openings in water soluble packets are described. The system includes a packet forming assembly to form water soluble packets, and a laser to form one or more openings in the water soluble packets. The method includes forming openings in the water soluble packets with a laser. The openings permit air to escape from the packets. By allowing air to escape, the water soluble packets have improved packaging characteristics. The water soluble packets are packed more tightly with a product.

主权项

1. A system to form openings in water soluble packets, comprising:
a packet forming assembly to form water soluble packets, the packet forming assembly includes one or more cavities, a base film supply roll supplies a base film to cover the one or more cavities, a feed hopper meters an amount of a product into the one or more cavities over the base film, and a lid film supply roll supplies a lid film that is sealed to the base film; and, a laser to form one or more openings in the water soluble packets.