Sabic’s smart concept in multi-layer film packaging has several advantages
Sabic has unveiled what it says is a pioneering concept in low-density polyethylene and linear-low-density polyeth- ylene (LD/LLDPE) films.
“This milestone innovation marks a new approach to leveraging Sabic’s world-class polyolefin portfolio,” the company said. Among several benefits, it produces smart resin combinations offering converters significant material and energy savings while optimising manufacturing and packaging performance.
Sabic’s multi-layer film concept is designed to enhance product performance and expand the choice of raw materials to end markets such as compression packaging, hygienic packaging, lamination and shrink film.
The concept supports film packaging applications that comprise up to five layers or more. These film combinations allow manufacturers to create unique property configurations that meet the specific needs of brand owners as well as the demands of the consumer.
The company’s breakthrough concept is capable of balancing specifications such as high-gloss or tear resistance, while optimising packaging performance. At the same time, it opens up new application areas and unprecedented levels of sustainability performance, replacing traditional materials with light-weight packaging solutions.
Sabic’s multi-layer concept enables manufacturers to create more value, including significant cost and material savings; improved downgauging options; lower energy consumption; and higher processing speeds. This is because the resin combination for every item in production can be tailored to get the most out of each manufacturer’s extrusion equipment and capabilities. Using this customised approach, manufacturers can achieve downgauging options that reduce thicknesses by up to 20 per cent. Not only does this improve cost-efficiency, but it also helps to make film packaging production more eco-responsible, it said.
Moreover, the Sabic LDPE materials used in this concept are produced with Sabic’s state-of-the-art PE tubular technology. With the tubular technology Sabic is able to reduce air emissions significantly while minimising energy consumption and waste during the production process.
