Sealed Air has created a new thermoforming packaging solution that it says ‘defies’ the traditionally thick and heavy properties of THF materials.
Designed to help food processors improve efficiencies and sustainability, Sealed Air said the new CRYOVAC brand LID830R is thin, high abuse resistance, anti-fog top lid film that can reduce packaging weight by up to 50%, when compared to widely used laminates.
The thermoforming film is 33 microns thick, whilst typically used laminates range from 60 to 100 microns in thickness.
The thinner, lighter LID830R means that more material per square metre can be wound onto rolls. Stephanie Poole, senior BDM & retail manager, food packaging at Sealed Air, said this helps to increase production uptime through fewer changeover of rolls and reduces packaging storage and transportation requirements.
“The new LID830R is a game changer for thermoforming applications. It provides food processors with the opportunity to significantly reduce packaging weight, while still achieving excellent levels of protection and a glossy top lid that perfectly presents food with complete clarity.
“This innovative approach has shown that thick and heavy films aren’t the only choice to withstand the heat of thermoforming. They can be replaced with thinner, lighter high-performance alternatives that protect food, extend shelf life and are better suited to the goals of a more resourceful circular economy.”
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