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Flexible packaging leader ProAmpac has released a high-performance replacement for conventional multi-material laminates. The R-2000D will be added to the company’s ProActive Recyclable® series and it can run on high speeds on form, fill or seal equipment.
This type of polyethylene-based structure boasts of high clarity, high drop resistance and excellent stiffness. It avoids dimpling, which helps maintain its premium look on the shelf. Because of a more advanced technology, it can extend dry products’ shelf life. These have been tested and are pre-qualified for PE recycling.
The R-2100D on the other hand features upgraded toughness for sharp products and superior heat resistance.
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“ProAmpac continues to deliver on our mission to help our customers meet their sustainable packaging goals. The ProActive Recyclable® R-2000D series replaces conventional multi-material laminated films with recyclable alternatives without sacrificing performance,” states Adam Grose, chief commercial officer for ProAmpac.
Hesam Tabatabaei, vice president of product development and innovation for ProAmpac, adds, “Engineering a high-performance recyclable solution that replaces high barrier PET/PE, Nylon/PE, PET/metalized PET/PE, and in some cases PET/Foil/PE was a multi-year material science research and development project. R-2000D is engineered to withstand aggressive filling and distribution environments. Its unique multilayer technology allows it to run on high-speed filling lines without facing film or ink distortion in the seal area especially for products with a reclose feature.”
These come in standard, high barrier, ultra-high barrier types and in rollstock or premade pouches. It also utilises HD flexographic printed graphics and comes in matte or gloss treatments.