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Automated Packaging Systems manufactures pre-opened poly bags in a wide range of sizes and styles for virtually any bag packaging application. Different poly bag materials are used for their unique characteristics, including clarity, strength, opacity, barrier properties, printability, puncture resistance, price and other industry specifications. Bag packaging provides an attractive and cost-effective packaging solution for many applications, including:
 

Reference our convenient Spec Table below for an overview of films that meet specific compliances.

 

 

Automotive and Aerospace Bagging Applications, Polybag, plastic poly bags

Automotive and Aerospace Bagging Applications
Superior strength and flexibility with unique specifications
 
Genuine Autobag® and SidePouch® bags are available in a wide range of bag packaging materials for unique applications in the automotive and aerospace markets. Several high strength films offer the durability needed to hold heavy parts and part kits. Some films meet mil-spec requirements for waterproof and greaseproof protection of components inside the bag. Other films offer corrosion protection or other performance characteristics for specific packaging requirements.
 
  • Bag packaging benefits: Strength, durability, barrier protection, and a variety of clear and opaque options
Material Data Sheets
CBAR– 9-layer, Clear, Waterproof/Greaseproof
CLE – Clear LDPE
CVCI– Rust-resistant Film
CWDC– DuraClear 2000™ Clear/White Combination LLDPE
CWT, CBLK, CLGY – LDPE in Clear, White, Black and Gray Combination Colors
DC2 – DuraClear 2000™ Clear LLDPE
DC21 – DuraClear 2000™ SpecGrade™ Clear LLDPE                                    ECLE - Biodegradable Clear LDPE                                                             EWHT, ECWT, EGCL - Biodegradable white, clear/white and green tint            EDC2 - Biodegradable DuraClear™ 2000 enhanced                                     EWDC, ECWD, EGDC - Biodegradable DuraClear™ 2000 enhanced white, clear/white and green film                                                                      MLT1– Co-extruded, White, Military Spec
MLT2– Co-extruded, Clear, Military Spec
WBAR – 9-layer, White, Waterproof/Greaseproof
WDC2 – DuraClear 2000™ White Opaque LLDPE
WHT– White Opaque LDPE
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Fresh & Frozen Food Bagging Applications, polybag, food packaging, custom poly bags

Fresh & Frozen Food Bagging Applications 
Various barrier and transmission rates for food preservation
 
A wide range of film types offer a variety of barrier properties for food preservation and storage. High clarity films display food attractively. Other films feature resistance to cold, superior durability, or waterproof/greaseproof packaging. Most are available in Autobag® or SidePouch® pre-opened poly bags with a variety of features such as easy open perforations, resealable flaps or reclosable zippers.
 
  • Bag packaging benefits: High quality display and preservation of fresh and frozen food items in a range of bag materials, colors, and special bag features.
Material Data Sheets
CBAR – 9-layer, Clear, Waterproof/Greaseproof
CEV – Clear LDPE with EVA Additive for Pliability in Extreme Cold
CLE – Clear LDPE                                                                                     COOK - High Strength Nylon Co-extruded Cook-in Film 
CWDC – DuraClear 2000™ Clear/White Combination LLDPE
CWT, CBLK, CLGY – LDPE in Clear, White, Black and Gray Combination Colors
DC2 – DuraClear 2000™ Clear LLDPE
DC21– DuraClear 2000™ SpecGrade™ Clear LLDPE                                       ECLE - Biodegradable Clear LDPE                                                             EWHT, ECWT, EGCL - Biodegradable white, clear/white and green tint           EDC2 - Biodegradable DuraClear™ 2000 enhanced                                     EWDC, ECWD, EGDC - Biodegradable DuraClear™ 2000 enhanced white, clear/white and green film  
FASC– 3-layer, High Oxygen Transmission
ICE1– Frozen Environment Film
NYLN LifeX™ – 5-layer, Tear-resistant, Clear Nylon
PLC1 – PolyClean™ Clear HDPE
PPRF – High Clarity Polypropylene Retail Film
PROD LifeX™ – 3-layer, Medium Oxygen Transmission
WBAR – 9-layer, White, Waterproof/Greaseproof
WDC2– DuraClear 2000™ White Opaque LLDPE
WHT – White Opaque LDPE

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Hardware and Electronics Bag Packaging, polybag, custom plastic bags, hardware electronics bagging

 

Hardware and Electronics Bag Packaging Applications
Strength, durability & flexibility for printing and display
 
A comprehensive range of plastic bag materials offers flexibility for printing and bagging hardware and electronic components and kits. These Autobag® or SidePouch® pre-opened bags offer a variety of features such as superior strength, clarity, or anti-static properties. A selection of colors and performance properties are available to meet different application requirements.
 
  • Bag packaging benefits: Durable, printable for retail display graphics, and special protective properties for specific applications.

Material Data Sheets
APSB – Blue Static Dissipative                                                      APSP – Blue Static Dissipative 
APST – Clear Static Dissipative 
APSW – White Static Dissipative 
BLK – Black Opaque LDPE                                                                   BWAP – Blue/White Combination Static Dissipative
CLE – Clear LDPE
CWAP – Clear/White Combination Static Dissipative
CWDC – DuraClear 2000™ Clear/White Combination
CWT, CBLK, CLGY – LDPE in Clear, White, Black and Gray Combination Colors
DC2 – DuraClear 2000™ Clear LLDPE
DC21 – DuraClear 2000™ SpecGrade™ Clear LLDPE                             ECLE - Biodegradable Clear LDPE                                                      EWHT, ECWT, EGCL - Biodegradable white, clear/white and green tint     EDC2 - Biodegradable DuraClear™ 2000 enhanced                                   EWDC, ECWD, EGDC - Biodegradable DuraClear™ 2000 enhanced white, clear/white and green film                                                              GRY1 - Recycled Gray Opaque, Cost-effective, High-strength film        NSCR - Scratch Resistant Film
PLC1 – PolyClean™ Clear HDPE
WDC2 – DuraClear 2000™ White Opaque LLDPE
WHT – White Opaque LDPE
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Mail Order Fulfillment Applications, polybag

 

Mail Order Fulfillment Applications 
Opaque bags protect and conceal contents
 
These Autobag® brand bags-on-a-roll offer extreme durability for the demanding order fulfillment market. Opaque film, in gray or white, accepts inline imprinting of high-resolution graphics, text and bar codes, eliminating the need for a separate labeling operation.
 
  • Bag packaging benefits: Printable, fully opaque poly bag films with good seal strength and high durability.
Material Data Sheets
MAIL – Gray Opaque LDPE for Mail Order Fulfillment
OF3 – White Opaque, 3-Layer Co-ex, Parcel Spec for Order Fulfillment
EOF3 - Biodegradable White Opaque, 3-Layer Co-ex, Parcel Spec for Order Fulfillment

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Medical and Pharmaceutical Bagging Applications, polybags, custom poly bags, custom plastic bags, medical pharmaceutical

Medical and Pharmaceutical Bagging Applications
Flexible bag materials for specialized packaging needs
 
Genuine Autobag® and SidePouch® materials are available for a variety of medical and pharmaceutical bag packaging requirements, such as medical devices, medical kits and unit dose packaging. Bags are available in clear, opaque, combination and translucent films and offer a range of performance characteristics and special features, such as tamper-evident perforations, to suit each unique application.
 
  • Bag packaging benefits: Strength, tear resistance and special features for the medical and pharmaceutical packaging markets.
Material Data Sheets
AMBR– 95% UV-resistant, Translucent
AMBW – 95% UV-resistant, Clear/White Combination
BLK – Black Opaque LDPE for Security and Light Protection
CLE – Clear LDPE
CVCI – Rust-resistant Film
CWDC – DuraClear 2000™ Clear/White Combination LLDPE
CWT, CBLK, CLGY – LDPE in Clear, White, Black and Gray Combination Colors
DC2 – DuraClear 2000™ Clear LLDPE
DC21 – DuraClear 2000™ SpecGrade™ Clear LLDPE                                  ECLE - Biodegradable Clear LDPE                                                             EWHT, ECWT, EGCL - Biodegradable white, clear/white and green tint           EDC2 - Biodegradable DuraClear™ 2000 enhanced                                        EWDC, ECWD, EGDC - Biodegradable DuraClear™ 2000 enhanced white, clear/white and green film
ICE1 – Frozen Environment Film                                                            NSCR - Scratch Resistant Film
PLC1– PolyClean™ Clear HDPE
WDC2 – DuraClear 2000™ White Opaque LLDPE
WHT– White Opaque LDPE
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Pet Foods and Snacks Bagging Applications, polybags, food packaging

 

Pet Foods and Snacks Bagging Applications
Materials to protect and display bag contents
 
Several bag films are available for attractive display and protection of pet foods and snack products. Printable materials enable product identification and labeling using high-resolution graphics, text and bar codes. Some films offer high-barrier properties, while others offer very high clarity or full opacity for unique application requirements. Available in Autobag® or SidePouch® pre-opened poly bags with a variety of features, such as easy-open perforations or reclosable zippers.
 
  • Bag packaging benefits: Barrier resistance and a variety of high clarity, clear, white or combination-colors bag styles and sizes.
Material Data Sheets
CBAR – 9-layer, Clear, Waterproof/Greaseproof
FASC– 3-layer, High Oxygen Transmission
NYLN LifeX™ – 5-layer, Tear-resistant, Clear Nylon
PPRF – High Clarity Polypropylene Retail Film
PROD LifeX™ – 3-layer, Medium Oxygen Transmission
WBAR – 9-layer, White, Waterproof/Greaseproof

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Retail and Crafts Bag Packaging Applications, polybag, retail bag packaging

 

Retail and Crafts Bag Packaging Applications
Printability, strength and special features for retail bag packaging
 
A versatile range of bagging materials to meet the individual demands of many different retail and craft products. Genuine Autobag® or SidePouch® pre-opened bags offer performance properties that include high clarity films, superior durability, or opaque and combination films. High-resolution graphics, text and bar codes are easily printed on almost all film types for creative retail display packaging.
 
  • Bag packaging benefits: Clear, opaque and combination films for printing and packaging a variety of retail products, with special bag features available, such as hanger holes, easy open perforations or reclosable zippers.
Material Data Sheets
AMBR – 95% UV-resistant, Translucent
AMBW – 95% UV-resistant, Clear/White Combination
BLK – Black Opaque LDPE for Security and Light Protection
CLE – Clear LDPE
CWDC – DuraClear 2000™ Clear/White Combination LLDPE
CWT, CBLK, CLGY – LDPE in Clear, White, Black and Gray Combination Colors
DC2 – DuraClear 2000™ Clear LLDPE
DC21 – DuraClear 2000™ SpecGrade™ Clear LLDPE                                    EDC2 - Biodegradable DuraClear™ 2000 enhanced                                      ECLE - Biodegradable Clear LDPE                                                             EWHT, ECWT, EGCL - Biodegradable white, clear/white and green tint         EWDC, ECWD, EGDC - Biodegradable DuraClear™ 2000 enhanced white, clear/white and green film
NSCR - Scratch Resistant Film
PLC1 – PolyClean™ Clear HDPE
PPRF– High Clarity Polypropylene Retail Film
WDC2 – DuraClear 2000™ White Opaque LLDPE
WHT – White Opaque LDPE

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Void-fill Air Pillow Applications, void fill bags

Void-fill Air Pillow Applications
Environmentally friendly, protective packing air bags increase productivity
 
These puncture resistant, biodegradable and recycled polyethylene air cushions feature our award-winning EZ-Tear™ perforation for easy handling and faster packing productivity. Genuine AirPouch™ bags-in-a-box are guaranteed to run on AirPouch void-fill air pillow systems.
 
  • Biodegradable and Recycled materials offer cost-effective, sustainable packing material alternatives
  • Dunnage air pillows are available in multiple sizes suitable for all void fill applications.
  • Bag packing benefits: Cleaner handling, excellent product visibility, and lower shipping and storage costs
Material Data Sheets
EGDC - Biodegradable DuraClear™ 2000
RGT - Recycled film
DuraClear 2000™ Void-fill – Clear Air Pillows, LLDPE
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Spec Table 
Films and bags that meet specific industry compliances
  
SPEC or Regulation

 APST 

BLK 

CBAR

 CEV 

 CLE 

COOK

 DC2 

 DC21 

EDC2 ECLE EWDC ECWD EGDC

 FASC 

 MLT1 

 MLT2 

 NYLN 

OF3  EOF3

 PLC1 

 PPRF 

 PROD 

WBAR
MIL-PRF-81705D, Type II, Class 2

X

                                           
EIA 541

X

                                           
MIL-DTL-117H Type III, Class B   x    

ST

 

MT

MT

MT ST MT MT MT                    
MIL-DTL-117H Type II Class C, Style 1 (Opaque)                            

X

               
MIL-DTL-117H Type II, Class C, Style 2 (Clear)                              

X

             
MIL-PRF-121G, Type I                            

X

 

             
MIL-PRF-22191E (Clear)                              

X

             
FDA 21 C.F.R. 177.1350  

X

x

 

 X x X X X

X

X

 

   

 

x

FDA 21 C.F.R. 177.1520

 

 

x

 

 X x X X

X

   

x

FDA 21 C.F.R. 177.1520(c)3.2          

X

                                 
USPS T-3204 Rev.D                                  

X

X

       
 
MT = Available in MegaTough (3.9 mil) only
ST = Avilable in SuperTough (4.0 mil) only
 

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