What are the precautions for sealing design of plastic disposable dinnerware

The sealing design of plastic disposable tableware is one of the important factors to ensure food safety and user experience. A good sealing design can effectively prevent food leakage, juice leakage and odor leakage, maintaining the freshness and taste of food. During the design process, designers need to consider multiple factors, including material properties, structural design, sealing methods, etc.

Material selection and sealing performance
First, the key to sealing design lies in the selection of appropriate materials. Commonly used plastic materials include polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (PS), etc., which have different properties, such as softness, elasticity, temperature resistance, etc. Designers need to select appropriate materials based on the product's usage scenarios and needs to ensure that the product has good sealing performance.

Sealing structure design
The core of sealing design lies in the design of sealing structure. Different types of plastic disposable tableware adopt different sealing methods, such as heat sealing, cold sealing, fit sealing, etc. Designers need to choose the appropriate sealing method based on the characteristics and uses of the product, and design a sealing structure with good sealing performance. The design of the sealing part should take into account the contact area, pressure distribution, sealing line density and other factors to ensure a firm seal and good sealing performance.

Gasket design
In some container products, designers usually consider adding gaskets to improve sealing performance. Gaskets are usually made of soft, elastic materials, such as rubber, silicone, etc. The design of the gasket should take into account factors such as matching, compressibility, and resilience of the contact surface with the container to ensure a good sealing effect between the gasket and the container and effectively prevent liquid leakage.

Application of heat sealing technology
Heat sealing technology is a commonly used sealing method, especially suitable for sealing plastic bags, plastic cups and other products. Designers need to master the principles and operating methods of heat sealing technology, and reasonably adjust the sealing temperature, pressure and time to ensure a firm seal and good sealing performance. In addition, other sealing methods can be combined, such as adding gaskets or adopting a double-layer sealing structure, to further improve the sealing performance of the product.

Considerations during use
When designing sealing properties, designers also need to consider various situations that the product may encounter during use. For example, the product may be squeezed or collided during transportation, and the sealing performance needs to be ensured not to be affected; the product may be affected by temperature changes during storage or heating, and the sealing structure must be ensured to be stable and not deformed. Designers can simulate actual usage scenarios and conduct multiple tests and optimizations to ensure that the sealing performance of the product can be effectively guaranteed under various circumstances.