Sabic has introduced LLDPE 430BE, a cost-effective, linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) resin for cast film applications. "The new product meets the market challenges offering excellent mechanical properties, outstanding quality consistency, improved stiffness and the potential to improve line speeds considerably," Sabic said. This combination of properties opens up new opportunities for noticeably energy and material savings – which supports converters to improve their cost efficiency as well as their sustainability performance. "This new cast film resin is a very pure grade with a controlled low gel level. It makes, Sabic LLDPE 430BE a reliable and consistent product ensuring smooth processing. Moreover it optimises energy and material usage" comments Krzysztof Rozensal, technical marketing engineer, LLDPE Sabic. Due to its increased density, the new resin is good for use in differential cling stretch film applications as "low cling" outerlayer. The high-quality consistency and specific design enables converters to improve line speeds without compromising on a stable and consistent manufacturing process. Its usage as side-encapsulator combined with the quality of Sabic’s LLDPE 318BE and LLDPE 6318BE makes cast film line speeds up to 1,000 m/min feasible. "This clearly proves the value of this grade in an industry that is continuously aiming for higher speeds" explains Rozensal. Next to a wide area of stretch film applications, LLDPE 430BE can be used for hygienic cast film applications and thermoforming sheets.
