Sustainability
Mono-PE Packaging: Polyethylene-Based Pouches and Laminates
Mono PE packaging replaces PET/PE laminates with polyethylene-based films. See the outer webs, barrier options, seal window and machine changes involved.
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sealing
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Performance
Packaging Seal Strength: Testing and Specifying Seals
Packaging seal strength is how much force a heat seal resists before it opens. Learn ASTM F88 peel, burst and leak tests, failure modes and how to write a spec.
Sustainability
Paper-Based Flexible Packaging: Barrier Coatings and Machinability
Paper flexible packaging uses coated paper for pouches and wraps. See how barrier coatings, recyclability and machine behavior compare with plastic laminates.
Applications
Pharmaceutical Blister Packaging: Forming Films, Lidding and Barrier
Pharmaceutical blister packaging pairs a forming film with a foil lid. Compare PVC, PVDC, PCTFE, PP and alu-alu for moisture barrier, machines and child resistance.
Applications
Pharmaceutical Flow Wrap: Wrapping Blisters, Devices and Kits
Pharmaceutical flow wrap seals blisters, devices and kits in a film pillow pack. Review barrier overwraps, peelable films, clean-room machines, coding and film choices.
Materials
Polyethylene (PE) Packaging Film: LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE and mLLDPE
Polyethylene packaging film explained: how LDPE, LLDPE, mLLDPE and HDPE differ, sealing and COF checks, and how to specify a grade.
Machine Compatibility
Premade Pouch Packaging Materials: What Pouch Machines Need
Premade pouch packaging materials explained: tolerances, stiffness, sealants, zippers and the specs pouch machines need to open, fill and seal reliably.
Machine Compatibility
Sachet Film: Choosing Packaging Film for Sachet Machines
Sachet packaging film runs on 3-side and 4-side seal machines. Compare structures, sealing, tear notches and fixes for leaks and seal-through-contamination.
Performance
Seal Initiation Temperature (SIT): What It Is and How It's Measured
Seal initiation temperature is the lowest sealing temperature at which a heat seal reaches a defined minimum strength. Learn how SIT is measured and used.
Machine Compatibility
Shrink Wrapping Film: Matching Film to Shrink Wrapping Machines
Shrink wrapping film must suit the sealer and tunnel. See which films fit L-sealers, side sealers and bundlers, seal methods and how to fix common defects.
Formats
Spouted Pouch: Spout Types, Materials and Filling
A spouted pouch is a flexible pouch with a plastic spout fitment for pouring or squeezing. Compare spout and cap types, structures, filling and recycling.
Formats
Stand-Up Pouch: Types, Materials and Features
A stand up pouch has a bottom gusset that lets it stand on shelf. Learn gusset styles, closures, laminate structures and filling considerations.