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Open End Bubble Bags AQL Policy

Use these quality criteria alongside the AQL quality inspection guide to determine the severity of defects present in a given lot.

Cutting Optimum Minor Major Critical
Dimensions difference
1/8" – – > 1/8"
Perforations
Matches proof – – Does not match proof
Print-to-cut registration
On +/- 1/32" +/- 1/16" +/- 1/8"
Glueing Optimum Minor Major Critical
Adhesive size
Matches proof – – Does not match proof
Printing (Rotogravure) Optimum Minor Major Critical
Print plate registration
1/8" 1/4" 3/8" > 3/8"
Trapping
1/8" 1/4" 3/8" > 3/8"
Ink color accuracy
2.0 Delta E 2.1 Delta E 2.3 Delta E > 2.3 Delta E
Ink rubbing
1/4" max area 1/2" max area 1" max area <=2" max area
Picking
None 3/8" 1/2" 1" or more
Bleeds
Consistent with proof sheet – – –
Ghosting
None 1/4" max area 1/2" max area 1" max area
Material Optimum Minor Major Critical
Clarity
As specified +/- 5% of spec +/- 10% of spec +/- 20% of spec