摘要 |
The disclosure relates to a method of applying an edge-sealing strip (1) of a first thermoplastic material to an edge (2) of a packaging laminate web (3). It comprises the steps of advancing the edge (2) of the packaging laminate web (3) through a hot air oven (4) for heating the edge (2) at least to tacking temperature, tack adhering the edge-sealing strip (1) at least adjacent the edge (2) on the product side of the web (3), feeding the edge (2) with the tack adhered edge-sealing strip (1) through an induction oven (8) where the active element of the induction oven (8) is turned to face at least towards the product side of the web (3), and positively compressing the edge (2) and the strip (1) together. The present invention further relates to an apparatus. |