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Rutan Poly Industries
Bespoke manufacturer of quality films and bags for commercial and industrial use.
We offer a variety of raw materials for blown film extrusion.
ULDPE
Ultra Low Density Polyethylene
Features
- Super soft/flexible but strong
- Lowest sealing temperature
- Frosted appearance
Applications
- Medical devices with low seal initiation
- Frozen foods
- Flash-freeze applications
- High-performance sealant layers in multi-layer food films
- Strength/stretch enhancer to assist in down-gauging
PP
Polypropylene
Features
- High clarity
- Excellent “crinkle”
- Recyclable-5
Applications
- Food packaging
- Sterilized medical packaging (Autoclave sterilization)
HDPE
High Density Polyethylene
Features
- High tensile strength
- Thin-gauge capability
- Good puncture resistance
- Excellent moisture barrier
- Chemical resistance
- Generally stiffer/stronger/less transparent than LDPE
- Cost efficiency
- Supports flexographic printing
- Recyclable-2
Applications
- Pill, syringe & medical device packaging
- Box liners
- Industrial snack packaging
- Master wrapping of paper cups or containers
MDPE
Medium Density Polyethylene
Features
- Blends high tensile strength/stiffness of HDPE with impact resistance/clarity of LDPE
- Durable & moisture resistant
- Tougher than standard poly bags but less "brittle"/noisy than HDPE
- Good impact strength
- Moderate flexibility
- Frosted appearance
- Supports flexographic printing
- Recyclable-4
Applications
- Protective, heavy-duty shrink overwraps
- Carrier bags
- Food packaging/meat casings
- Enhanced moisture barrier vs. LDPE
- Superior shock/drop resistance vs. HDPE
- Thermal stability/higher melting point than LDPE
- Increased “stiffiness” vs. LDPE
LDPE
Low Density Polyethylene
Features
- Porous
- Strong
- Somewhat stretchable
- High tear resistance
- High optical clarity
- High flexibility
- Provides processability, softness & sealability
- FDA approved use for food & pharmaceuticals
- Softer/more flexible than HDPE
- Supports flexographic printing
- Recyclable-4
Applications
- Bakery/food packaging
- Snack packaging
- Agricultural use
- Banner/flag films
- Vapor barrier films/protective covers
- Zipper closure bags
- Pharmaceutical packaging
- Higher clarity packaging
- Lower melting temperature, shrink bundling films
- Overwraps, carton/box liners
- Medical lab bags
- Protective wraps
- Military spec bags
- Bulk powder bags
- Banding films
Linear Tear Film / EZ Tear
Features
- Designed for easy opening without introducing any contaminants
- Controlled tearing without jagged or irregular splitting
- Film tears in a straight/controlled direction, usually along the machine direction (MD) or transverse direction (TD)
- Maintains package integrity during handling - Improves consumer convenience
- Recyclable-4
Applications
- Sterile medical environments
- Food packaging
- Pharmaceutical packaging
LLDPE
Linear Low Density Polyethylene
Features
- Non-porous
- Superior puncture & tear resistance
- High elongation/stretch & tensile strength
- Excellent seal strength
- Supports flexographic printing
- Down gauging
- Strength enhancing with LDPE
- Crack resistance from weather
- Recyclable-4
Applications
- Packaging
- Medical
- Agricultural
- High-end industrial
Anti-Static
(Clear or Pink)
Features
- Reduce static electricity
Applications
- Electronic Components
- Fireworks
- Medical Equipment
Additives/Colors
All of our films can be customized with a variety of additive options including UVA, UVI, PMS colors, anti-static, Amber UVA and biodegradable.
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