Tecpak Terminology

MTE

Mechanical Tamper Evident – Tear Downwards

NMTE

Non Mechanical Tamper Evident

SAP Lid

Stiff, High Integrity Seal for Liquids, Oils, etc

SL Lid

Pliable Medium Integrity Seal for Semi Solids.  Consumer Friendly

HL Lid

Low Security Seal (originally developed for the Honey Industry)

Overlid

Foil / Membrane Sealing

IML able

Capable of Moulding with an In Mould Label

Full Wrap

The IML extends to the full height of the tub and wraps around the full circumference of the tub leaving no area to view the contents of the tub

Short Wrap

The IML extends to the full height of the tub, but does not wrap around the full circumference of the tub.  This enables the product to be seen.

Short Label (Height)

The IML does not extend to the full height of the tub but does wrap around the full circumference of the tub.  The label is situated at the base of the container allowing product to be viewed at the top.  This is not possible to place the label at the top of the container in order to allow the contents to be viewed at the bottom of the tub.