POLYESTER (PET) FILMS

Our global relationships with PET suppliers allows us to offer to you virtually any and all product types, ranging from 6 micron (25 gauge) to 250 micron (1000 gauge). Here is a sampling of the films and applications:

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: LISTED BELOW ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF PET

FILMS	GAUGE	MICRONS	COMMON APPLICATIONS
CLEAR PET:
Untreated	25 to 1000	6 to 250	Tape, stationery, release liners and transfer films.
Corona Treated	25 to 1000	6 to 250	Laminations, Tape, Metallization, Hot Stamping, Holographic, Food & Retort Packaging.
Chemically Treated	36 to 1000	9 to 250	Laminations, Metallization, Food and Retort Packaging. Enhanced Bond Applications to 1000 grams. Acrylic, Copolyester and PU coatings available.
Ultra Clear	36 to 200	9 to 50	Decorative, General Packaging, Laminations.
Thick Films	200 to 1000	50 to 250	Packaging, Industrial
Matte PET	48 to 200	12 to 50	Security tape, general tape, lamination, decorative
Hazy PET	52 to 500	13 to 125	Wire and cable wrapping and insulation.
Shrinkable PET	140 to 300	35 to 75	Shrink sleeves for odd shaped bottles
High Bond	40 to 48	10 to 12	Laminations requiring above average to very strong metal bond to film
BARRIER PET:
Metallized	32 to 200	8 to 50	General Packaging, balloons, laminations.
Ultra Metallized	36 to 92	9 to 23	High barrier applications, replacement for Aluminum Foil.
PVDC Coated	32 to 92	8 to 23	Laminations
ALOX & Others	36 to 48	9 to 12	Barrier applications which require transparency.
HEATSEALABLE:
Standard	48 to 120	12 to 30	Food Packaging, Bags, Laminations
Antimony Free	48 to 120	12 to 30	Food Packaging, Bags, Laminations
Anti-fog	48 to 120	12 to 30	Produce Packaging

OTHER PRODUCT FEATURES:

HAZE--Available under 1% and up, depending on the grade.
CORONA Treatment - Generally on one side but available on both sides or without treatment on certain grades.
CORES--Either 3" or 6".
WIDTHS--Minimum of 0.5" to maximum of approximately 90".
MINIMUM OD'S OR FOOTAGE--Rolls can be produced as low as 1000 meter length.
MAXIMUM OD'S--Varies per producer with some having capabilities reaching 36" (120,000 feet at 48 gauge thickness)
PACKAGING--Either horizontal or vertical packaging. Small rolls can be specifically boxed.