In the Thick of It

Product viscosity shapes packaging and filling decisions.
Product viscosity shapes packaging and filling decisions.

There are several different factors that influence the selection of both packaging and packaging machinery for liquid products, including the production rate, volume level and space requirements. But one of the most important elements is the liquid’s viscosity. The thickness of a liquid product will determine the ideal materials, as viscosity affects how liquid flows. Particularly in the cosmetics industry, viscosity among liquid products varies greatly.

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