Even Containers Gotta Vent, from Machine Design (June 2007)

Cindy S. Marra
John Tomanovich
W. L. Gore & Associates Inc.

Edited by Patrick Mahoney
Machine Design

Collapsed or bloated containers, condensation, damaged labels, and containers that simply refuse to open have one thing in common: they're bad for business. Package redesign may seem like an obvious solution. But many design engineers do not realize these problems can result from pressure differences that create vacuums in sealed containers.

Read more about potential venting solutions that can help solve these issues. (1.07 MB PDF)