
Polyolefin
films are the workhorses of the packaging and agricultural industries. Their
good mechanical and durability properties as well as their excellent cost
and performance ratio drive their omnipresence.
The frictional properties of the films for packaging are important during
printing, laminating and wrapping. A slip agent is usually added to
polyolefin shrink film to control the coefficient of friction. This control
is achieved by migration of the slip additive to the film surface. The
migration of the slip additive is related to its rate of diffusion and
solubility in the film.
Polyolefin Films Applications
- High shrink wrapping systems
- Packaging food products
- Non-food applications
- Wrapping sensitive products
- Excellent for packaging fresh fruits and vegetables, meats and other
refrigerated food items
- Great for toys, housewares, software, video cassettes, bakery and
lighter multi-packs
- Separators in battery industry