Why is Film Thickness Important?
Plastic films are often used to encapsulate, protect and preserve products that are sold to consumers or industry. The film is used as a two-way barrier to stop product leaking out and also external contaminants from migrating in.
The effectiveness of the film as a barrier is related to its chemical composition and also its thickness.
Films which are below a specified thickness may fail physically- bursting, splitting or leaking, they will also be less effective at stopping the migration of oxygen and contaminants that can lead to product spoilage.
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- 2mm - 8mm orifice diameter
- 15 – 3000 cSt viscosity range
- 25 -150 sec flow times
- Supplied with a certificate of conformity
- Sheen 419/2.5, 419/4, 419/6 & 419/8 equivalent
ASTM D1200 Viscosity Flow Cup
- 2.1mm - 5.8mm orifice diameter
- 10 – 1200 cSt viscosity range
- 30-100 sec flow times
- Supplied with a certificate of conformity
- Sheen 406/1, 406/2, 406/3, 406/4 & 406/5 equivalent
Bespoke cutter die – 1 or 2 of the same shape
Bespoke cutter die - 1 or 2 of the same shape
