| Film
No. |
General
Description |
Thickness
Available |
Specifications
& Characteristics |
Applications |
Advantages |
| 1 |
Linear Low /
Low Density Blend (LDPE/LLDPE) |
1-5 mil |
Strong, industrial
clarity film, virgin grade |
Stock bags, heavy
products (fasteners), FDA, Medical |
Down gauge from
LDPE, tear/cut resistant, strong seals. |
| 2 |
High Clarity,
LDPE w/EVA |
1-4 mil |
Retail clarity
LDPE, virgin grade |
Retail printed
bags, freezer applications, FDA, medical |
Enhances product,
higher gloss levels |
| 4 |
Shrink LDPE |
1.25 mil |
Shrinks with
minimal amounts of heat |
Applications
that need to fit into a small carton |
Keeps product
covered with no excess film. |
| 5 |
Opaque (or tinted)
/ Clear LLDPE Combination |
1-5 mil |
White (or other
color) opaque or tinted on one side/clear on other side, virgin grade |
Thermal printing,
bar coding, FDA, medical |
Lower cost than
printed bags, larger print area for thermal printing, extended print
head life. |
| 6 |
High Density
Polyethylene (HDPE) |
1-2 mil |
Stiff, strong
film, higher haze levels, natural, virgin grade |
Non-scratch products
(silverware, lenses, or non coated plastics), FDA, medical |
Natural high
slip surface, down-gauge from LDPE |
| 7 |
Non-scratch (LDPE) |
1-4 mil |
Retail clarity |
Lenses, silverware,
cutlery, delicate pieces |
No scratches |
| 8 |
Opaque, (LDPE) |
1-5 mil |
White opaque
film front and back, virgin grade |
FDA |
Thermally printed
on |
| 9 |
Tinted, (LDPE) |
1-5 mil |
Color tinted
film, virgin grade |
FDA |
Lower cost than
printed bags, larger print area for thermal printing, extended print
head life. |
| 10 |
Antistat, Clear |
1.5-4 mil |
Clean/Dry (non
greasy) clarity dependent upon concentrate level |
Dust control,
static control, electronic components dusting products (i.e.. Sand) |
Printable antistatic,
nonirritant, mil spec. requirements met |
| 11 |
Antistat, Tinted
(Pink or Blue) |
1.5-4 mil |
Clean/Dry (non
greasy) clarity dependent upon concentrate level |
Dust control,
static control, electronic components dusting products (i.e.. Sand) |
Tint helps identify
easy contrast from clear polyethylene bags |
| 12 |
High Strength
LLDPE |
1.5-4 mil |
Stronger, clearer,
higher productivity |
Heavy products,
larger bag volumes, sharp products |
Linear low density
blended films, heavy products, dart impact, tear strength |
| 13 |
VCI |
2-4 mil |
Non-greasy VCI,
Strong film |
Rust/corrosion
inhibitor, bearings fasteners, firearms |
Long shelf life,
clean & dry |
| 16 |
Tyvek/Polyester
combination |
Varies |
Type1: A732-1073B
uncoated, heat sealed to 48g polyester /2 mil polyethylene
Type 2: A5920-1059B uncoated, heat sealed to 48g polyester /2mil polyethylene |
Medical |
Makeup for tyvek
pouches, micron clear front material, heat lamination |
| 17 |
Repro LLDPE |
1-5 mil |
Higher haze level |
General purpose |
Economical/Environmental |
| 20 |
Cast Polypropylene
(CPP) |
1-3 mil |
Outstanding clarity,
strong film, brittle, high gloss, barrier properties: WVTR; .4, OTR
130 |
Candy, wreaths,
retail products, FDA, medical, novelty items |
Excellent clarity,
stronger seals, printable, low haze, high gloss |
| 21 |
High Barrier
Film |
1.5-4 mil |
Strong film moisture,
chemical and aroma barrier: WVTR; .4, OTR 7.5 |
Silverware, coffee,
chocolate, migrating chemicals, aroma emitting products |
Excellent impact
strength, good clarity, good barrier, long shelf life |
| 22 |
Foil |
1.5-3 mil |
Excellent optical
properties, high oxygen barrier: WVTR; .05-.105, OTR; .25-18 |
Products which
require oxygen barrier |
Superior Permeability |
| 23 |
LLDPE/EVOH |
1.5-4.9 mil |
Superior oxygen
and barrier: WVTR; .18, OTR; .05 |
Laminators |
Superior oxygen
barriers, optical properties, flat film caliper |
| 24 |
USPS Polywrap
Film |
1-3 mil |
Meets the United
States Postal Service Materials |
United States
Postal Service Mail Pouches |
Used on automatic
bagger equipment |
| 25 |
PP/LDPE/EVA |
1-2 mil |
Barrier film,
high clarity, high strength |
Bakery products,
dairy, novelties, plastic cutlery |
Bakery products,
dairy products, plastic novelties. |
