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In today’s competitive market, manufacturers of products and packages are under increasing pressure to meet the diverse needs of their customers, while at the same time wanting to reduce costs, improve product performance and improve product quality. So the material which a manufacturer chooses to use in its products and packaging can affect their competitiveness. One of the solutions to meet this demand of manufacturers is plastic packaging.
1. What is plastic packaging?
Plastic packaging is a type of packaging made from plastic film. A plastic film technically is defined as plastic sold in thicknesses of up to 10 mils. Plastic films make up a variety of materials that can be relatively simple or complex depending on the needs of a particular product or packaging.
2. Applications of plastic packaging
Plastic packaging has 3 basic types of applications: food packaging, non-food packaging, and others. It is important to keep in mind that within each of these categories, plastic film can vary by resin and color; it also may be made of one layer of plastic or as many as ten layers depending on the complexity of the package. In addition, other materials—such as aluminum or paper—may be used in combination with plastic film in order to impart special properties. Therefore, even the following categories of the film are themselves made up of many diverse types of film.
Food packaging
Food packaging films are used for products such as:
- Snack
- Frozen product
- Meat, Poultry, and Seafood
- Confectionery and dry food
- Drinks
- Tea and coffee
- Other
LDPE is the polyethylene resin used most often in food packaging; it accounts for 65.5 percent of the total, with LLDPE making up 25.6 percent and HDPE making up 8.9 percent.
Nonfood Packaging
Non-food packaging films are used for products such as:
- Industrial lining
- Agricultural film
- Other
LDPE is the polyethylene resin used most frequently in nonfood packaging applications. It composes 54.9 percent of the polyethylene used in nonfood packaging, whereas LLDPE composes 35.5 percent and HDPE composes 9.6 percent.
Other uses of plastic packaging
Other types of plastic packaging are stretch wrap and shrink wrap.
Stretch wrap is a strong, highly flexible film that can be stretched to take the shape of a product or product. It is used in a variety of applications ranging from overwrapping fresh meats to securing shipping cartons to pallets. Stretch wrap usually is made of co-extruded LLDPE and LDPE. Shrinkwrap, on the other hand, is a plastic film that is applied loosely around products, sealed by heating the seams, and shrunk through a heating process to take the shape of the products.
3. What materials are used to make plastic packaging?
LDPE/LLDPE: These two polyethylene resins often are talked about as if they are one because they have similar properties—both have good clarity, are good moisture barriers and fair gas barriers can be heat sealed and are strong and highly flexible. They both are also used in similar applications, including but not limited to stretch wrap; shrinkwrap; bags for produce, bakery goods, candy and ice… and agricultural and construction film.
They do, however, have some differences that make them preferable for different applications. LDPE tends to be used more often in things like food and nonfood packaging and shrink wrap; LLDPE is used more often in trash bags and stretch wrap.
HDPE Because it is part of the polyethylene family, HDPE film is found in many of the same applications as LDPE and LLDPE. For example, HDPE film is used in cereal and cake mix bags, retail bags, agricultural film, construction film…, as well as many other products and packages. HDPE also tends to be stiffer than other polyethylene films, which is an important characteristic for packages that need to maintain their shape. In addition, HDPE is strong and puncture-resistant, has good moisture barrier properties, and is resistant to grease and oils.
4. Benefits of using plastic packaging
Cost
Plastic film’s high strength to weight ratio also plays a significant role in a manufacturer’s bottom line. Because very little plastic film is needed to produce a highly functioning flexible package, the manufacturer has to purchase less material for the package, which translates into lower costs. Using flexible packaging also can reduce costs in other ways. It takes less energy to produce; it takes up less space in stores and in production facilities; its lightweight helps reduce transportation and fuel costs; because the packages are smaller, it requires fewer trucks for shipment; and distribution losses are minimized because it is easy to handle and does not break.
Functionality
Another benefit of plastic film is that it can fulfill all of the necessary functions of a package, including containing and protecting a product as well as providing convenience and information to the consumer.
Containment
Containment simply means that a package must be able to hold a product and give the consumer a convenient way to transport it.
Protection
Protection comes in a variety of forms. In these instances, the package made with the plastic film is protecting the product from exterior influences that could harm and/or devalue the product. A good package also helps preserve products.
Convenience
Film in packaging and nonpackaging applications also provide convenience to consumers.
For example, the film can be clear, which allows consumers to see a product before they buy it or colored to protect the product from too much exposure to light. Plastic film can be formed into packages with handles and drawstrings for easy carrying and zip-lock tops for repeated opening and closing. The plastic film also can be used as a mechanism to provide evidence of tampering with a product or package, important for consumer safety.
Read more: VIETNAM PLASTIC PACKAGING INDUSTRY
Information
plastic film can be printed, which means that manufacturers of a product can relay important information to the consumer, such as the name of the product, its ingredients, and its value.
Versatility
Another benefit of plastic film is that it is versatile; it can be used alone, used in conjunction with other plastic resins, or even used in conjunction with other materials, such as paper and aluminum.
5. Types of plastic packaging
Single-resin, single-layer packages: It usually is made of one layer of LDPE or LLDPE and a metal crimp or twist tie is used as a closure device.
Laminated film packaging (laminated packaging): packaging made of two materials (two layers), three materials (three layers), or more materials depending on the manufacturer’s requirements and product characteristics.
6. Why is Amiba company always the first choice?
- More than 30 years of experience in the plastic and complex film packaging industry
- Provide products with high quality
- Large production capacity
- Cost savings
- Large warehouse system, fast delivery
- Diverse payment policy
- Being a close partner of many large companies and large enterprises
- Staff dedicated to the job
- The production environment is safe for humans and the environment
Amiba company’s products are widely used by ensuring quality management, environmental protection, and integrated ISO standards:
– It has been assessed and certified to meet the requirements of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Codex Alimentarius
– It has been assessed and certified to meet the requirements of Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000
– It has been assessed and certified to meet the requirements of ISO 22000: 2018
– It has been assessed and certified to meet the requirements of ISO 9001: 2015
If you need to learn more about plastic packaging and complex film packaging or need advice regarding placing an order or getting a price quotation, please call now +84 966 290 555 for the best support.
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