Rigid film rollstocks

Today, a customer asked us how Rigid film rollstock packaging machines work. 

Here’s some knowledge 👇🏻👇🏻

Rigid film is a type of material that is strong, stiff, and non-flexible. It is often used in packaging applications to provide protection, containment, and product presentation. One common use of rigid film is as stock material for packaging machines, which are designed to transform the flat film into finished packages — (think about those film sealed packages of tortellini you find at the grocery store). 

Packaging machines typically use a combination of heat and pressure to form the film into specific shapes, such as bags, trays, containers, or pouches. The machines can be configured for a variety of applications, including form-fill-seal, filling and closing, or thermoforming. Depending on the specific needs of the application, the machines may use different film materials, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, or PET.

Form-fill-seal machines are used to make packages from a continuous roll of film. The film is fed into the machine, where it is formed into a bag or pouch shape. The machine then fills the package with product and seals the top, creating a finished package. Filling and closing machines are used to fill pre-made packages with product and then seal the top. Thermoforming machines use heat and pressure to form the film into trays, containers, or other shapes.

The use of rigid film stock and packaging machines has many advantages for manufacturers and consumers. For manufacturers, the machines are cost-effective, efficient, and flexible, allowing them to produce packages quickly and easily. For consumers, the packages are durable and provide protection and presentation for the products. The machines also help to reduce waste, as the rigid film is recyclable and can be reused. 

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