UV protective bags protect light-sensitive items such as medications, electronics and films from ultraviolet rays and other contaminants.

These special bags on a roll uses AMBR translucent material that provides 90% UV (a) and UV (b) resistance while allowing the product to be seen though the bag. Our AMBR bags are durable, have excellent printing characteristics and are available in amber and white colors.

Translucent and opaque materials provide high UV(a) and UV(b) protection, strength and also machinability. 

These bags are ideal for mail order fulfillment, pharmacy fulfillment, unit dose packaging, strict medical applications and security applications. With its ultra-violet protection, the durability in design, it has good printing characteristics which make it useful for the listed applications above.

UV radiation can cause the polypropylene material to degrade over time, leading to a loss of strength, flexibility, and overall integrity. These unique bags work by absorbing or reflecting UV rays, thereby reducing the degradation process and extending the lifespan of the bags.

To look at a full list, here is our Technical Data Sheet.

Pyramid Packaging is a stocking supplier of UV protective bags. Call us at 847-272-3400 for more information or click here for a quote on your bagging needs.

Flexible packaging equipment is used to increase the packaging efficiency of flexible packaging materials. These materials include items such as poly bags/pouches, stretch wrap, shrink wrap, bubble wrap and void fill supplies. These are plastic-based films, which are used to package, protect and ship products for an array of industries.

Flexible packaging supplies provide several advantages. Their light weight resulting in lower shipping cost, less solid waste, and requires less storage space over their rigid packaging counterparts. However, the most common types flexible packaging machinery includes, baggers, stretch wrappers, shrink wrappers, void fill systems and on demand bubble wrapping machines.

Below are some definitions of what each type is and how it is best used.

Bagging machines come in semi-automatic and fully automatic, which can bag items up to 120 bags per minute.  The bags come on a roll which when added to the bagger improves the bagging process. Stretch wrapping equipment comes in automatic and automatic types.

Stretch wrappers secure items to a skid and protects it during shipping and storage. The skid is placed on the stretch wrapper’s turntable and the stretch wrap is applied as the turntable rotates.

Shrink wrappers are cost effective way to package products items so they can stand out when displayed. Shrink wrapping machines apply the shrink wrap film to the items and a conveyor moves it to the oven where the heat shrinks the film around the packaged item.

On demand bubble wrap and void fill equipment will inflate the bubble wrap and void fill films when needed results in reduced storage space.

Pyramid Packaging is a stocking supplier of flexible packaging supplies and equipment. Call us at 847-272-3400 for more information or click here for a quote on your flexible packaging equipment needs.

Understanding the different types of food packaging films and their applications can be confusing. With names like Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Cast Polypropylene (CPP), Metallized Oriented Polypropylene (MET-OPP) or Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), one might think you need to be a chemistry major.

Plastic film for packaging offers several advantages over their rigid counterparts. Here are some reasons as to why. First, films are lightweight. Next, they are easy to print on. Third, they have excellent barrier properties to help it stay fresh. Finally, certain kinds are recyclable or reusable.

We create value by helping our customers select the best film for their packaging needs. Pyramid Packaging also provides resources like the slide share presentation below to help you get a head start on deciding on what type of film is best for your application, no matter what section of the grocery store or weekend farmer’s market it can be found in.

Read our “Understanding Food Films” to better understand the types of films /properties and the types of food they package.

Reach out to Pyramid Packaging today to inquire about our different film offerings by filling out this form, or by emailing us at [email protected].

Fresh produce packaging films, specifically shrink wrapping, have become popular among retailers. Flexible packaging films like shrink wrap is used to individually package fruits and vegetables.

Initially, one may think it’s a waste of packaging material. Individually wrapping fresh produce items provides a number of benefits. By using fresh produce packaging films, items will have a prolonged shelf life, and be protected from the elements.

Some types of shrink wraps are microwavable making it easier to prepare the food like these potatoes. Most community recycling programs have expanded their recycling items to included shrink films. As a result, there’s little reason to worry about polluting the environment if you recycle.

Polyolefin shrink film sports ultra-high clarity for applications that can benefit from its visual appeal. Polyolefin retains its clarity for up to a year after purchase. It can be counted on to sustain the visual impact, and glossy sheen people have come to expect for foods packaged in this material. In other words, it has amazing shelf appeal.

Benefits of using shrink wrap include: high quality, high clarity, recyclable, fast and easy to use, durability, versatility, low cost, and perfect for unitizing individual items such as fruits, vegetables, to FDA-approved meat and dairy products.

If you package fresh produce, call Pyramid Packaging at 847-272-3400. Click here to contact us for more information on the latest advances in food packaging films & equipment. You can also email us at [email protected].

Autobag’s new 850S mail order fulfillment debut at the Promat 2015 show. Able to run up to 22 in. wide mail bags, Autobag 850S Mail Order Fulfillment Bagger features AutoTouch control screen, thermal transfer imprinter, and modular bag storage shelf. Bag opening technology grabs and securely grips bag in load-ready position, creating up to 11 x 11 in. pass through.

Open loading area features pressure sensors that instantly pause closing and sealing process if anything touches bag loading mechanism, promoting productivity and safety.

The Autobag 850S can be used to bag mail order items such as prescription drugs, apparel, fashion accessories, and footwear.

Next-bag-out printing is achieved with an advanced thermal transfer imprinter positioned directly over the next bag to be loaded. This ensures accuracy and efficiency in fulfillment applications that require frequent product and label changeovers and prevents product queuing.

State-of-the-art engineering has resulted in a system that is inherently safe. The Autobag 850S eliminates the need for bulky guarding or devices required for safe operation. This unobstructed access makes loading ergonomic and improves operator throughput.

When used with genuine Autobag brand pre-opened Bags-On-A-Roll, the Autobag 850S ushers in the next evolution of high-quality, reliable, and flexible mail order fulfillment and e-commerce packaging, backed by the industry’s most comprehensive engineering and field service network at Automated Packaging Systems.

For more information, watch the video below or click here to contact Pyramid Packaging.

Shrink wrap is a cost effective way to package products so they stand out when displayed. If you are considering this as a packaging solution, be sure to view our presentation to learn more about the different types and their applications.

It is flexible, strong, recyclable, and can also be customized. As a result, there are three main types of film for this material: polyvinyl chloride (PV), polyolefin, and polyethylene. Each material has its own capabilities and characteristics that make it suited for specific applications. It can be formed into bags, as well as overwrap, banding, and tubing.

Other benefits include its strong use of banding for protection, its clear presentation, its sustainable usage and cost reduction over time.

Shrink Polyolefin SYTEC 701 film is a new polyolefin shrink film for a wide range of packaging applications. The innovative crosslink process provides strong, durable seals, excellent shrinkage, and superior optical properties. This film exhibits outstanding abuse resistance and is easy to use. 701 is designed to seal on “L” bar sealers along with high-speed side seal equipment.

You can visit our section on our website where we list multiple types of wrap. Or, you can contact us using the Contact Us form. You can also email us at [email protected], or, by phone at (847)-272-3400.

Every year the Oscars take place to honor the best in film.

In the packaging industry, films are used to wrap food related items like, candy, snacks, nutritional bars & powders. Plastic films start off as small plastic pellets which are melted and blown or casted into films. This presentation explains the different types of packaging films and the equipment used to wrap the films.

Shrink Films, or shrink wrap, are versatile polymer plastic films which shrinks tightly over products when heat is applied, either by a heat gun or a heat tunnel on a conveyor. This is because it stabilizes items, keeps them free of debris, and provides a tamper-resistant barrier. This flexible, strong, and recyclable material can also be customized.

The three main types of shrink wrap films are polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyolefin, and polyethylene, each suited for specific applications. Therefore, it can be formed into bags, overwrap, banding, and tubing.

Shrink film is formulated to wrap a wide variety of products. As a result, shrink film is designed with enhanced characteristics to handle the toughest products to wrap. No matter what you are wrapping, it is a contender for the best film today.

Reach out to Pyramid Packaging today for any inquiries you may have. You can also email us at [email protected], or, call us at (847)-272-3400.

Using proper skid wrapping techniques can prevent claim returns, product damage and eliminate lost items during shipping from the jump.

The perfect pallet

Try to find a pallet that fits the amount of boxes you are palletizing. This prevents the stretch wrap ripping on corners of the pallet. These boxes on the skid were first secured with stretch wrap.

Corner boards for security

Corner boards and a stretch roping technique were added for further support. Additional stretch wrap was applied to connect the boxes to the skid thus providing a tight and secured wrap. You know the skid is secured my giving the upper boxes a slight push if the boxes shift, you’ll need to add more shrink wrap shift.

Wrapping Up

Once the skid is secured, rip the film apart from the dispenser and tuck it under the edge of one of the shrink wrap layers. This will prevent your wrap from undoing. Sometimes packages are damaged when skids are double stacked in transit. In order to avoid this, add do not stack stickers and even a pallet cone to the skids to serve as reminders.

Often people do not put enough thought into preparing skids for transit. Sure, all of this takes a little extra time in the shipping department, however, it’s time well spent.

Pyramid Packaging is a supplier of flexible packaging supplies. To learn more, contact us today. Visit us at www.pyramidpackaging.com or call 847-272-3400.