News | June 9, 2006

Rollprint Launches Cost-Effective Film For Aggressive Sealing Through Product Contamination

Addison, IL - Rollprint Packaging Products, Inc. has developed a cost-effective packaging film that aggressively seals through food product contamination.

Rollprint's Legato lidding film is an oriented polyester film, extrusion coated with Allegro® M sealant. Rollprint's proprietary Allegro® M has enhanced chemical qualities which give it an improved ability to seal through contamination.
The transparent lidstock seals to numerous rigid cup or tray structures including high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), amorphous polyethylene terephthalate (APET) and polypropylene (PP).

Rollprint's Legato film is a lower-cost alternative with improved peelability for those applications currently relying on ionomer-based films for their tough-to-seal needs. The lidding film seals at low temperatures and also offers a wide operating window.

The lidstock is ideal for food applications that are more challenging to seal due to particulate or liquid contamination on the sealing surface. Typical cup/tray applications include condiments, yogurts, sauces, gravies, pickles, relishes, salsas, sauerkraut, jalapenos, etc. The film also performs well in the presence of brine solution and residual food particulates.

In addition to its sealing properties, the film's excellent stress crack resistance helps the structure stand up to transport challenges, thereby minimizing the chance of leakers.
Rollprint's Legato film is FDA approved for direct food contact and is suitable for use with frozen foods. Additionally, it has a good thermal and dimensional stability as well as a microbial barrier. It is also suitable for radiation sterilization.

With manufacturing facilities near Chicago, IL Rollprint Packaging Products, Inc. is a worldwide supplier of packaging materials for the healthcare and food industries. The company offers a complete range of flexible, heat-sealable materials incorporating film, foil, Tyvek® and paper. Structures can be designed to accommodate any sterilization method. Available in rollstock, pouches and die-cut lids, Rollprint materials can meet the needs of most peelable, chemical resistant and barrier applications.

The company has also formed Alliantz Flexible Packaging Pte. Ltd., a joint venture between itself and Acme Packaging Co. (Pte) Ltd., Singapore. Headquartered in Singapore, Alliantz has been formed to serve the flexible packaging supply needs of Southeast Asia and China.

SOURCE: Rollprint Packaging Products