PVC films are the most popular plastic wraps that are made from Polyvinylidene Chloride(PVC). PVC films have excellent stretching properties that make them the most popular packaging films. PVC packaging offers excellent food catering presentation on the shelf, and it also clings well to many kinds of surfaces.
For making PVC films for packaging purpose, polyvinylidene chloride is applied as a water-based coating to other plastic films such as biaxially-oriented polypropylene (
) and polyester (PET Films). PVC packaging is mostly used in food packaging industry but is not limited to it only. This PVC coating increases the barrier properties of the film and thus reduces the permeability of the film to oxygen and flavours. Therefore, PVC packaging extends shelf life of the food inside the package.
The worlds most versatile plastic film had a rather humble beginning. A
rubber scientist during the early 1920s stumbled onto a new material
with fantastic properties during his search for a synthetic adhesive.
Waldo Semon was intrigued with his finding, and experimented by making
golf balls and shoe heels out of versatile material called PVC. After
then with the advent of packaging the vinyl films were formed with
better material properties.
PVC films provide controlled oxygen and water vapor transmission. They
operate satisfactorily on high speed packing machines. These plastic films offer
exceptionally good stretch and are easily heat-sealed. They limit
excessive moisture build-up while preventing the food from dehydrating.
PVC films are temperature sensitive, developing a tendency to shatter
and split at cold temperatures and shrink back or block when exposed to
high temperatures. The color may also change to yellow when exposed to
heat.
The following table explains the characteristic features and applications of different types of PVC film products
| Product |
Thickness (micron) |
Length m/roll |
Width (mm) |
Color |
Major Application |
| PVCSGF100 |
35 |
2000 |
635 |
Silver |
X'mas Decorations |
| 50 |
1000 |
635 |
Silver |
X'mas Decorations |
| PVCSGF200 |
80 |
1000 |
635 |
Silver |
X'mas decorations, ribbons, flakes, stickers,
stationery, posters, boxes, name cards, gift cards, and calendars
|
| 200/250 |
250 |
610 |
Silver |
Glitter, sequin |
| PVCSGF210 |
50 |
1000 |
635 |
8 built-in Colors |
X'mas decorations, ribbons, flakes, stickers,
stationery, posters, boxes, name cards, gift cards, and calendars
|
| PVCSGF300 |
50 |
1000 |
1020/1250 |
Silver |
X'mas decorations, ribbons, flakes, stickers,
stationery, posters, boxes, name cards, gift cards, and calendars
|
| PVCSGF600 |
50 |
1000 |
635/1020 |
Transparent |
Card Laminates & Stickers |
Types of PVC Films
There are basically three types of PVC films used for packaging products. However, these three broad types of PVC films are sub divided into many other types of packaging films available with PVC film suppliers
Rigid PVC Films- have excellent printing
capabilities and are used for various applications including door
panels, stationary, lampshades, ceiling foil, and cooling tower.
They are also used for blister packaging.
Semi-Rigid PVC Films- have excellent printing
capabilities and are used for a variety of applications including
bookbinding and PVC packaging.
Flexible PVC Films- are unplasticized PVC
with plasticizers blended into them. They offer excellent lay-flat, a
large selection of opaque colors and prints. They are used for
bookbinding, pool liner, graphics, and water bed. Some of the sub-types of flexible PVC films include
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Printed and Embossed PVC Films
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Transparent Clear and Tinted PVC Films (Embossed and Unembossed)
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Extra-soft PVC Sheeting (Plain, Printed and Embossed)
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Special Grade PVC Films (Embossed, Plain and Printed)
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Laminated, Non-toxic PVC Film (medical grade)
Holographic PVC Film
With good printability and cost advantage, holographic PVC film has become a
favorite material for making Christmas decoration items, stickers,
stationery, and posters etc. Holographic PVC is also a great
material for glitter and sequin. Read more about
Holographic films
Applications: PVC Films and Packaging
PVC films have excellent thermo-formability, good chemical resistance
and optimized protection. As such, they are not only used for food packaging but also for pharmaceutical packaging worldwide. They have been a major contributor to food
safety, both protecting and preserving food. PVC films are used for a
wide range of pharma and medical packaging. In fact, they are ideal for blister packing of tablets, capsules, needles, syringes, vials,
ampoules, ointment tubes, suppository packs, medical kits, surgical
dressings etc.
PVC films are also used in supermarket and case-ready processor industries because
of their uniform gauge control. Precision gauge control results in exceptional
clarity, elasticity and recovery, and welded package seals. This supports
increased outputs on automatic packaging machinery. PVC packaging films are also used for packaging of stationery such as sketch pens, pens, etc.
Some
technical applications of PVC films include print-carrying substrates,
credit cards, adhesive tapes, office equipment, furniture frontage, pipe
insulation and recycling films.
PVC films are the most popular plastic wraps that are made from Polyvinylidene Chloride(PVC). PVC films have excellent stretching properties that make them the most popular packaging films. PVC packaging offers excellent food catering presentation on the shelf, and it also clings well to many kinds of surfaces.
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