Thursday 3 August 2017

Use of packaging films

With its inception in 1981 Cosmo Films is a leading manufacturer of Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) Films globally. It boasts of manufacturing entities in the United States, Korea and India. The company holds a BOPP manufacturing capacity of 136,000 TPA and had revenues of 249 million US dollars in FY 2015-16. Cosmo holds the distinction of being the biggest Indian BOPP films exporter. Additionally, it is the world's biggest producer of thermal lamination films.




The following are some of the different types of packaging films employed in the industry and their respective uses


Polypropylene (PP-OPP) Film - It is the most prevalent film. It is frequently employed in snack foods, candy, baked goods as well as several other industries. Almost 90% of the packaging makers use this film.

Polyester (PET) Film - As it possesses excellent heat resistance it is ideal for products cooked in ovens or microwaves. 

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) - It is the cheapest polymer film. It is frequently utilized for shrink applications including candles, compact disks, soap, pizza and more. 

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)  - It possesses a high moisture barrier. Suitable for electronic components, cheese products, powders and more. 

Foil laminations - These are utilized for pharmaceutical goods as well as light sensitive items. 

Paper/polyethylene laminations - Their popular use is to wrap gauze bandages. Numerous frozen food items including burritos and pot pies are covered with this packaging film. 

Glassine Film - It's main use is for packaging fried items present in vending machines. 

Valeron Film - It is employed for covering chlorine tablets intended for swimming pools as well as toilet tanks. 

Shrink Film - Items packaged utilizing shrink films include candles, greeting cards, compact disks as well as trays of frozen items. 

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) - These films are utilized to package compact disks, greeting cards as well as candles.

 Other uses of packaging films are listed below 

  • They are light weight and simple to open, carry, store as well as reseal 
  • They extend the shelf life of several items particularly food. 
  • Offers convenience to customers 
  • Maintains as well as indicates freshness 
  • Ensures food safety 
  • Results in less overall waste being generated 
  • Minimal water and energy consumption 
  • Restrict greenhouse gas emissions 
  • Significantly limit transportation linked energy and fossil fuel consumption as well as environmental pollution Positively impacts sustainability profile 
  • Makes relatively easier the process of transportation and storage 
  • Brings down cost and enhances margins

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