Allvac has developed a barrier film for thermoforming applications that can be fully recycled. The new film, which is produced as a top and bottom film, has now been certified by the cyclos-HTP institute in the highest category AAA.
The desired barrier properties are comparable to those of classic PA/PE films, as are their machinability, transparency and sealing properties.
The new development is intended to increased demand for environmentally friendly alternatives make an appropriate offer. The development of the film was spearheaded by the company's own laboratory and application technology centre.
„Our vision of ‚Design for Recycling‘ has reached market maturity with this important certification.“
Thomas Herbst, Sales Manager at ALLVAC.
The document proves that the film also new products after use can be produced. With this new development, Allvac is making a contribution to the realisation of the circular economy as described in the German Packaging Act is required.
Packaging in the barrier films, especially sensitive foodstuffs, such as meat, sausage, fish or seafood. Cheese, potatoes, ready meals and vegetables also stay fresh for longer and are protected from spoiling during transport and on the shelves.
[infotext]The production of thermoformable barrier films based on polyethylene and polyamide is Allvac's core competence. Composite films are used in particular for packaging perishable foodstuffs. From development to extrusion and packaging, the Allgäu-based family business covers the entire process chain. Allvac was founded in 1992 by Hans Bresele senior and has been a member of the Allfo Group since 2007[/infotext].Source: Allvac
