Blister Packaging

Blister packaging is ideal for small consumer goods. This type of plastic packaging highlights the product and provides a degree of tamper resistance while still being easy to open. Clear, plastic blisters are cost-effective, high visibility, clean, and protective packaging solutions for the retail, electronics, industrial, consumer goods and medical applications.Blisters in combination with paper backer cards can be manufactured from a wide variety of resins based on the application, proposed function and product size.Common blister materials – PET, PVC, GPETG and PETG.For sustainable solutions, recycled content and even bio-based materials are available.

• One piece of custom-formed plastic sheet
• Used in conjunction with specially manufactured paperboard to complete the package
• Blister can be trapped between two pieces of paperboard to make a trapped blister
• Blister can be affixed to a single piece of paperboard
• Blister is held in place using heat and pressure to activate an adhesive on paperboard
• Incorporate the product’s shape to enhance brand identity
• High-visibility package showcases product
• Designed to be easy to open by hand
• Strong enough to hang on a hook

Features of Blister Packaging

Blister Types

• Trapped blisters: a blister which is trapped and secured between to blister cards
• Face seal blister: blister which is sealed to the blister card on the flange surface
• Full face seal blister: blister which is sealed to blister card not only on flange surface but other sections of the blister

Flange

• This is a portion of the blister which is located just outside the product cavity
• Minimum flange is required for manufacturability and sealing to or within a blister card or trap blister
• Provides blister structure
• Area can be used to identify product with part number
• Flange can be sealed to a blister card or trapped within “ trapped blister” fold over card
• Top of flange can be used and designed to accept hanger hole placement

Product Cavity

• Specific cavity for retention and containment of packaged product
• Cavity can be custom designed to fit specific product
• Product retention features can be included to reduce product movement within blister
• Cavity can be generic in shape and size if used for multiple items like screws, bolts, nails, etc.
• Product cavity can be positioned on front, back or both blister sections – the latter – would be considered a double blister

Tamper-Evident

• A packaging solution which ensures product integrity.
• A blister is sealed to aqueous coated card
• When blister is removed or attempted to be removed, the blister presents evidence of tampering
• Visible evidence of tampering

Engraved Features

• Text or logo which is engraved on the production tool which will appear on all blisters manufactured.
• Company name and address
• Website address
• Plastic resin code
• Recycle recommendation
• Most fonts and font sizes are available

Example of Blister Packaging (Image)