High Speed Barrier Packaging Film for Horizontal Form-Fill-Seal
January 20, 2021Innovia Films is launching the
next film in its new Propafilm™ Strata range of transparent high barrier, mono
structure, packaging films. SLF is a chlorine free film that delivers exceptional
barrier levels to oxygen, moisture, aroma and mineral oils. It has been
designed with a wide sealing range making it perfect for high speed
horizontal-form-fill-seal packaging of biscuits, bakery and confectionery type
products.
Alasdair McEwen, Global Product Manager
Packaging, Innovia Films explains “With SLF, we have been able to develop a
totally new barrier film that not only has outstanding oxygen and aroma
barrier, but also has enhanced moisture barrier over standard polypropylene
films. This means that there is an opportunity to increase product shelf life
and therefore reduce food waste. It is the perfect replacement for PVdC coated
films.”
McEwen continued “We have incorporated a wide
sealing range polymer into the formulation of SLF, so it has been designed
specifically for use on high speed horizontal packaging lines.”
Like all Propafilm™ Strata films, SLF provides a
very effective barrier to aroma, and oxygen even at high relative humidity
levels. It is printable, glossy and is food contact compliant globally.
SLF has also been classified as Made for
Recycling by Interseroh. Alasdair McEwen, explains “This certification proves
the recyclability of our new Strata SLF film. It can be classified as ‘recycle
ready’, or recyclable in countries which have the infrastructure to recycle
polypropylene.”