Abstract: A packing laminate of the type comprising at least two layers of material and at least two converging or intersecting crease lines which assist the conversion of the laminate to a packing container is disclosed. The laminate is provided with at least one auxiliary crease line where the crease lines converge or intersect in order to prevent crack formation in the layers of the laminate and consequent leakage in the container formed therefrom. A method is also disclosed for manufacturing a laminate in which the laminate is provided with auxiliary crease lines after the converging or intersecting crease lines have been provided.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for continuously making liquid filled packages wherein a tube is formed from a web, and, having been filled with liquid, is passed round a first turntable to be pre-shaped into packages and to shape first side walls of the packages. The tube is transversely sealed an cut on the first turntable and then passed round a second turntable to shape second, opposite, side walls of the packages.

Abstract: Apparatus for sealing together portions of material having a sealable plastics coating includes opposed jaws each carrying a guide rail with a slot to receive marginal edges of the material and to spread these edges apart. Hot air is blown onto the spread apart edges to soften the plastics material. The edges are then urged together to form a seam which is accurately defined by the jaws.