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Automated Packaging Systems manufactures pre-opened poly bags in a wide range of film types 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 film materials include: |
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Reference our convenient Spec Table below for an overview of films that meet specific compliances.
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| Linear Low Density Polyethylene Films |
| The benchmark for superior strength and durability |
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| Our leading bag-on-a-roll material, DuraClear 2000™ is an enhanced linear, low-density material that is ideal for applications requiring superior durability and strength. This high tensile strength film is available in clear through opaque combinations, and in a wide range of plain and custom printed bag configurations. |
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- Ideal for packaging hardware, automotive parts, food, craft items, medical devices, electronic components, and other retail applications.
- Bag packaging benefits: Excellent bag strength, durable, easily processed.
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| Material Data Sheets |
CWDC– DuraClear 2000™ Clear/White Combination
DC2– DuraClear 2000™ Clear
DC21 – DuraClear 2000™ SpecGrade™ Clear EDC2 - Biodegradable DuraClear™ 2000 enhanced EWDC, ECWD, EGDC - Biodegradable DuraClear™ 2000 enhanced white, clear/white and green film
WDC2– DuraClear 2000™ White Opaque |
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| Low Density Polyethylene Films |
| The industry standard for strength and flexibility |
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| These low density polyethylene materials are available in Autobag® bags-on-a-roll or SidePouch™ bags-in-a-box* configurations in many sizes and colors, including clear, opaque and combination bags. |
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- Ideal for a wide variety of bag packaging applications, including retail packaging, hardware, fasteners, automotive parts, crafts, medical, frozen foods and mail order fulfillment.
- Bag packaging benefits: Durable, versatile and cost-effective with excellent printing characteristics.
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BLK – Black Opaque for Security and Light Protection
CEV – Clear with EVA Additive for Pliability in Extreme Cold
CLE– Clear
CWT, CBLK, CLGY – Clear, White, Black and Gray Combination Colors ECLE - Biodegradable Clear LDPE EWHT, ECWT, EGCL - Biodegradable white, clear/white and green tint NSCR - Scratch Resistant Film
MAIL – Gray Opaque for Mail Order Fulfillment
WHT – White Opaque |
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| High Density Polyethylene Film |
| Additive-free bag material with good clarity |
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| PolyClean™ high density polyethylene film uses a rich blend of resins that are free of slip agents and other additives that can cause undesirable reactions with bag contents. Available in Autobag® bags-on-a-roll and SidePouch™ bags in a box*. |
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- Ideal for packaging medical, food, sporting goods and other applications where chemical additives may react with the product inside.
- Bag packaging benefits: Clarity, reduced chemical additives, scratch-resistance, and good permeability.
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| PLC1 – PolyClean™ Clear |
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| Polypropylene Film |
| Superior clarity and strength for retail bag packaging |
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| Polypropylene Retail Film is the best choice where bag clarity is the primary performance requirement. This high-strength, multi-layer film offers low haze properties and high Oxygen Transfer Rates (OTR) that resists odor seepage. |
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- Ideal for foods, pet supplies, crafts and other retail packaging.
- Bag packaging benefits: Best bag clarity, good seal strength, and resist odor transfer.
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| PPRF – High Clarity Retail Film |
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| Barrier/Co-extruded Films |
| Specially designed for resistance from aroma, gases, flavors and solvents |
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| These co-extruded films are manufactured with multiple materials in multiple layers, and offer various degrees of permeability that can affect the contents inside the bag. Available in Autobag® bags-on-a-roll and SidePouch™ bags-in-a-box* configurations. |
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- Engineered for a variety of fresh & frozen foods, pet foods, waterproof, greaseproof, odor-resistant, and military bagging applications.
- Bag packaging benefits: High strength material resists tears and punctures, and provides unique barrier properties.
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CBAR – 9-layer, Clear, Waterproof/Greaseproof
FASC – 3-layer, High Oxygen Transmission
MLT1 – 9-layer, White, Military Spec
MLT2 – 9-layer, Clear, Military Spec
NYLN LifeX™ – 5-layer, Tear-resistant, Clear Nylon
PROD LifeX™ – 3-layer, Medium Oxygen Transmission
WBAR – 9-layer, White, Waterproof/Greaseproof
WNYL LifeX™ – 5-layer, Tear-resistant, White Nylon |
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| Opaque Films |
| White, gray, black and UV-resistant bags protect and conceal contents |
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| These fully opaque films are available in a variety of polyethylene, co-extruded, and custom engineered bag materials that are designed to conceal the contents within the bag. |
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- Common applications include mail order, pharmacy fulfillment, medical, photographic film and bulk parcels.
- Bag packaging benefits: Opacity, strength and barrier resistance.
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BLK – Black Opaque LDPE
MAIL – Gray Opaque for Mail Order Fulfillment
MLT1– 9-layer, White, Military Spec
OF3 – UV-resistant, Parcel Spec for Order Fulfillment GRY1 - Recycled Gray Opaque, Cost-effective, High-strength
RGT - Recycled green film
WBAR – 9-layer, White, Waterproof/Greaseproof |
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| Military Spec Compliant Films |
| Waterproof and greaseproof bagging materials meet mil specs |
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| These rugged materials offer superior strength and durability that meet stringent military specifications. High-integrity side seals on the bag ensure long-lasting containment of oily and damp products. |
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- Ideal for waterproof and greaseproof packaging of o-rings, seals, bearings, aerospace components, military supplies and food products.
- Bag packaging benefits: Mil spec compliance, superior strength and resistance to environmental contaminants.
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DC21 – DuraClear 2000™ SpecGrade™ Clear
MLT1 – 9-layer, White, Military Spec
MLT2– 9-layer, Clear, Military Spec |
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| Static Dissipative Films |
| Designed to dissipate static build-up in the bag |
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| The APStat™ line of packaging films is specially engineered for bagging products that may be harmed by static discharge. This linear low density polyethylene is amine free and compatible with silver solder and polycarbonate materials. |
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APSB – Blue Static Dissipative
APSP – Pink Static Dissipative
APST – Clear Static Dissipative
APSW – White Static Dissipative
CWAP – Clear/White Combination Static Dissipative
BWAP – Blue/White Combination Static Dissipative |
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| UV Protective Films |
| Protects bag contents from ultra-violet rays |
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| Translucent and opaque materials provide high UV(a) and UV(b) protection, strength and machinability. |
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- Ideal for mail order, pharmacy fulfillment, unit dose packaging, medical and security applications.
- Bag packaging benefits: Ultra-violet protection, durability and good printing characteristics.
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AMBR – 95% UV-resistant, Translucent
AMBW – 95% UV-resistant, Clear/White Combination
OF3 – UV-resistant, Parcel Spec for Order Fulfillment |
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| Rust/Corrosion Inhibitor Films |
| Corrosion-resistant bags protect contents against rust and tarnish |
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| These unique bag packaging materials includes corrosion inhibitors that protect the contents from rust and tarnish without the need for costly coatings. Available in Autobag® bags on a roll and SidePouch™ bags in a box* configurations. |
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- Common applications include bag packaging of ferrous metals for automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and jewelry.
- Bag packaging benefits: Rust and tarnish protection that does not affect electrical, mechanical or finish properties of bag contents.
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CVCI – Rust-resistant Film
TARN – Tarnish-resistant Film |
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| EarthAware™ Environmentally Friendly Films |
| Biodegradable and recycled films |
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| Biodegradable bags feature a special formulation that causes degradation without compromising performance. Recycled bags are made with pre-consumer recycled bag material and are ideal for applications where color consistency is a secondary performance requirement. |
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- Ideal for all applications that require a cost-effective eco-friendly solution.
- Bag packaging benefits: Affordable alternative to PLAs, material performance and shelf life remain in tact.
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EDC2 - Biodegradable DuraClear™ 2000 enhanced EWDC, ECWD, EGDC - Biodegradable DuraClear™ 2000 enhanced white, clear/white and green film GRY1 - Recycled gray film RGT - Recycled green film
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| Specialty Films |
| Engineered films for unique bag packaging applications |
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| Automated Packaging Systems offers a wide range of packaging films, including materials that are specially designed for the most unique applications. |
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- Unique requirements include frozen or scratch resistant applications such as ice bags, medical tubing, and any cold, frozen or scratch-prone products.
- Bag packaging benefits: Custom properties for specialty applications.
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| COOK - High Strength Nylon Co-extruded Cook-in Film |
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ICE1 – Frozen Environment Film
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| LMLT - Low Melt Batch Inclusion |
| NSCR - Scratch Resistant Film |
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| Void-fill Air Pillows |
| Protective packing air bags increase productivity |
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| These puncture resistant 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 and are now available with Earthaware biodegradable and recycled packing materials. |
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- Biodegradable and Recycled materials offer cost-effective, sustainable packing material alternatives
- Dunnage air pillows are available in multiple sizes for suitability in all void fill applications.
- Bag packing benefits: Cleaner handling, excellent product visibility, and lower shipping and storage costs.
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| EGDC - Biodegradable DuraClear™ 2000 DuraClear 2000™ Void-fill – Clear Air Pillows, LLDPE |
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| Spec Table |
| Films and bags that meet specific industry compliances |
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COOK |
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| MIL-DTL-117H Type II Class C, Style 1 (Opaque) |
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| MIL-DTL-117H Type II, Class C, Style 2 (Clear) |
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| MIL-PRF-121G, Type I |
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| MIL-PRF-22191E (Clear) |
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| MT = Available in MegaTough (3.9 mil) only |
| ST = Avilable in SuperTough (4.0 mil) only |
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| Certain restrictions may apply. Please contact your APS representative for more information. |
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Features, Options and Technical Specifications subject to change.
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