Südpack has bundled its high-performance monomaterials for tubular bag packaging in the new CarbonLite product line. Based on polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE), the films are designed for maximum sustainability and efficiency - with a particularly low carbon footprint and recycling rates of up to 92 per cent.
The CarbonLite films are suitable for horizontal and vertical flow-wrapping machines and can be processed into flow packs, doypacks (also with spout) or block bottom bags. According to Südpack, a flow pack made of PurePP from the CarbonLite range requires Up to 60 per cent less material than a conventional tray. At the same time, all variants are MAP-capable, offer very good barrier properties and fulfil the highest standards of hygiene and product protection.
Technical developments are also being incorporated: for example, PE films the material thickness can be reduced again, without compromising on barrier performance. In practice, this means not only conserving resources, but also cost benefits - such as reduced disposal fees.
Wide range of applications
The CarbonLite series covers a wide range of applications PE flow packs for cheese, bread or coffee, PP variants for minced meat, snacks or confectionery, doypacks for grated cheese or dried fruit - and even spouted pouches for fruit purees. For coffee packaging, the films can be processed into robust block bottom bags.
All variants score with high sealing performance, thermal resistance and excellent machine running properties - even at high cycle rates and with the integration of zips, valves or spouts made of mono-material.
CO₂ reduction down to the last detail
The sustainable approach is also reflected in the printing process: the company's in-house SPQ process significantly reduces the use of colours and solvents - with improved print quality at the same time. Another plus: with its LCA service, the environmental impact of different packaging concepts can be individually assessed.
Source: South pack
