When it comes to the most suitable and economical Films or Susceptors, it’s a hard choice with so many options out there, but what’s best for your product and the environment
With two window patcher’s and our 1100 Master providing the most complete and efficient window patching capability in the market place and our Digistar WPPP (Window patch and Pick & Place) we can certainly fulfill your patching needs, but with such a large range of products out there, it can be daunting. Here’s a little run down of just some of the things we can offer:
Films:
PET
- Recyclable
- Anti-Mist Coating
- Tough
- Hot and Cold
- Food Safe
Possibly our most versatile film, Polyester (PET). Perfect for a variety of packaging; very tough, recyclable and suitable across a range of temperatures. PET can also be coated to make it Anti-Mist. PET is the most commonly used film material, usually being the most cost effective option for most cartons. It has excellent clarity, great gas barrier properties and is food safe.
RPET
- Recycled
- Recyclable
- Anti-Mist Coating
- Printable
- Food Safe
RPET film is food safe, temperature resistant and available with an anti-mist coating. It boasts many of the same properties as Polyester (PET) and can be used across a plethora of industrial applications and products. Both sides are chemically treated for improved slip, adhesion to solvent based inks and coatings, with one surface anti-mist treated for window carton applications. Made from a minimum of 30% recycled consumer waste content, RPET is environmentally friendly and widely considered to be the future of sustainable packaging.
APET
- Recycled
- Recyclable
- Anti-Mist Coating
- Food Safe
APET film is an extremely tough, high clarity film that can be easily printed and die cut. Made from partially recycled material, APET is a very good option for those wanting some eco-credentials with high performance. Fit for the microwave and the freezer, APET is also a popular choice for direct food contact packaging.
Acetate
- Recyclable
- Anti-Mist Coating
- Ultra Clear
- UV Protected
- Food Safe
Acetate film is known for its crystal clarity, grease proof properties, water resistance and great electrical insulation. It is also naturally Anti-Mist due to its moisture permeability. This makes it widely suited to direct premium food and medical uses. Made from sustainable wood pulp, it’s fully home compostable and recyclable.
PLA
- Biodegradable
- Anti-Mist Coating
- Food Safe
The front runner of compostable films, is made from corn starch – a renewable, sustainable resource. Production uses 30-50% less fossil fuel than conventional films and it is naturally biodegradable or industrially compostable. It is food safe and can be made with an anti-mist coating.
LDPE
- Recyclable
- Anti-Mist Coating
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE), a lightweight material generally favoured for its elasticity. Despite lacking the clarity of other films, it can have various additives at the manufacturing stage that can alter its appearance. This makes it the ideal solution for bespoke or specialist requirements. LDPE film can be used for anything from UV-inhibiting and anti-static grades to more specific colour requirements.
Susceptors:
EasiCrisp Microwave Susceptor
- Food Safe
- Heat Resistant
- Microwave Safe
EasiCrisp is specifically engineered to aid cooking microwavable products. It helps to produce crispy microwave chips and keeps the crust of a microwaved product. It uses the Microwave radiation energy to convert to heat allowing the product to cook from the inside and outside.
