Toray Plastics (America), Inc Introduces Polyester (PET) Lumirror® PA30, A Revelutionary Two-side-treated Packaging Film
January 25 , 2006
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. -- A new patent pending, two-side-treated, multi-function, co-extruded polyester film now makes it easier than ever for converters and end users to manufacture stand-up pouches. Toray Plastics (America), Inc. announces new, versatile, tack-sealable polyester Lumirror® PA30, a symmetrical transparent film technology that is modified on both sides for improved printing and laminating adhesion. Therefore, either side of the revolutionary new film offers two different performance capabilities.
In addition, the multi-function polyester Lumirror® PA30 can also be used to tack seal to itself, or can be used to lap seal the inside surface of a lamination to the outside surface. In the latter, a lamination made with a heat-sealable polyester film, such as Toray Plastics (America), Inc.'s Lumirror® PA25, is on the inside sealing surface, and Lumirror® PA30 is on the outside. Permanent laminations and strong seals help deliver a better food product and ensure brand integrity.
The new FDA-compliant, food packaging innovation enables converters and end users to grow new business with a wide range of popular and unique stand up pouch applications, including snack food and confection.
"Converters and leading consumer product goods companies seek state-of-the-art packaging materials that drive business and creativity," says Steve Sargeant, Ph.D., director, new business development, Toray Plastics (America), Inc. "Versatile, value-added two-side-treated polyester (PET) Lumirror® PA30 is a breakthrough, brand-building packaging development."
Brand logo and color fidelity, and eye-catching graphics are integral to a product's success. New Lumirror® PA30's good adhesion of printing inks supports water- and solvent-based ink systems, as well as and aqueous coatings, including aqueous-based silicone release coatings.
Co-extruded polyester Lumirror® PA30 also offers significant production benefits. Its excellent physical properties allow it to be easily laminated, printed, or vacuum metalized. Polyester Lumirror® PA30 handles well on high-speed equipment for improved processing and better production yield, and is easy to convert and print on. In addition, it offers excellent thermal stability and superior mechanical properties, including high strength, dimensional stability and optical clarity.
Toray Plastics (America), Inc. is a leading manufacturer of polyester (PET) and polypropylene (OPP) films for flexible and rigid packaging, graphic, magnetic, and industrial applications. The company is a subsidiary of Toray Industries, Inc., the world leader in synthetic fibers and textiles, carbon fibers, plastics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and high performance films. Annual sales exceed $9 billion, USD.
