Oray Plastics unveils directional-tear sealant films

Toray Plastics (America) has expanded its line of Torayfan TreaTear directional-tear polypropylene sealant films, introduced in 2010 for retort applications, to include Torayfan TreaTear LT52 and LT72 films for non-retort applications.

Today CPGs and converters can manufacture attractive stand-up pouches that provide an effortless, precise straight-line tear across the package every time, as well as offer improved rigidity and clarity.

The new polypropylene films perform as a drop-in sealant film for LDPE sealant web applications.

They also enable flexibility with the overall lamination design, as well as compatibility with zippers, spouts, and other reclosable features.

Available as thin as 30 microns (1.2 mil), TreaTear films offer yield advantages over the traditional 60- or 70-gauge sealant films and source reduction benefits without compromising rigidity or tactile properties.

The LT52 film's low haze provides four to five times better clarity than the traditional LDPE sealant films, making it ideal for window applications.

The LT72 film's low seal initiation temperature (SIT) makes it suitable for pouches made with BOPP laminations. Applications for TreaTear LT52 and LT72 include meat, cheese, nuts, confectionery items, granola, cookies, and baking mixes.