Product Data Specification
FreshPak Material
Product Item Number: FP200017A
Illustration 1: Tape
Illustration 2: Tape Structure
Illustration 3: Feature Structure
0.4375”
(11mm)
Non-Adhesive
Film Edge
0.6875”
(17.5mm)
Adhesive
Film Edge
FreshPak is a bi-axially oriented polypropylene film coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive (psa). The
function of FreshPak is to act as an Easy Open and Reclosable system for flexible packages. The FreshPak
tape is 1.125” (28.6 mm) wide, with 0.6875” (17.5mm) adhesive coating and a 0.4375” (11mm) non-adhesive
film edge.
The FreshPak applicator is mounted in the film unwind area of the wrapper and continuously applies the
FreshPak tape over a slit in the packaging film. The film, with the tape applied, moves into the wrapper where
product is wrapped and the package is sealed and cut to length. The finished FreshPak package feature opens
and recloses from end seal to end seal.
The consumer opens the package by holding the side edge of the package and the non-adhesive film edge of
the FreshPak tape and pulls the two apart. To reseal the package, the consumer simply presses the tape
against the package and reseals the package.
Unique Features
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Linear film edge, without adhesive, provides easy access to the reclosable psa portion
Custom adhesive formulation for optimum package performance in all environments
Compatible with a wide variety of films and gauges
Clear material with printed PMS 485 Red Triangles on the non-adhesive film edge
Moisture resistant and temperature variation resistant
Typical Applications
FreshPak can be used as an easy open, easy reclose feature for a diverse range of products including:
ambient and refrigerated foods, bakery products, salad, institutional products, OTC and personal care.
Processing Suggestions
To achieve optimum performance from the FreshPak System:
• FreshPak material should be stored upright in the shipping box until mounted on the FreshPak
Applicator unwind mandrel.
• FreshPak material should be stored in a low humidity area at a temperature not to exceed 70°F (21°C);
do not expose the roll or package to water or moisture.
• Do not cut deeply into the shipping carton; this may damage the FreshPak material.
• Handle the FreshPak material by the core only. Do not handle the roll by the tape edges.
• Slitter blade on the FreshPak Applicator should be changed as required. Inspect the slit created in the
packaging film regularly for clean cut edges.
Film Strip
Portion
Film Strip Substrate
Film Strip Thickness
Film Strip color / printing
Mono-axially oriented polypropylene (MOPP)
35 microns
1.40 mils
Clear with Red Triangles (PMS 485)
Total Structure Thickness
Tensile Strength MD
Elongation % at Break MD
Core Material
Core ID x Length
Roll OD
Wind
Traverse Width
Material Width
Material Length Per Roll
Case Packing
Case Weight
Tape Portion
Peel Adhesion
Total Tape Thickness
METRIC VALUE
IMPERIAL VALUE
TOLERANCE
Bi-axially oriented polypropylene (BOPP)
Calipers
50 microns
2.00 mils
+/- 5%
Clear substrate and adhesive
Low initial tack in a range of application temperatures; moisture resistant;
excellent sealing properties for refrigeration and freezer.
ASTM D-3330
6.6 N/cm
9.3 oz/in
+/- 5%
Calipers
70 microns
2.80 mils
+/- 5%
Total Structure
Technical Data for Product: FP200017 A
PROPERTY
Tape Substrate
Tape Carrier Thickness
Tape color / printing
Tape Adhesive
TEST METHOD
Calipers
Calipers
ASTM D-3759
ASTM D-3759
Calipers
Calipers
Calipers
Calipers
Scale
106.7 microns
4.20 mils
61.3 N/cm
90 lbs/in
110%
110%
Silicone covered paperboard
152.4 mm
6.00" x 6.00"
317.5 mm
12.50"
Traverse (spool) wound
139.7 mm
5.50"
28.6 mm
1.125”
2590 m
8,500'
One roll, individually bagged
6.35 kg
14 lb.
+/- 5%
+/- 10%
+/- 5%
+/- 10%
+/- 2%
+/- 10%
+/- 1%
+/- 5%
+/- 1%
+/- 5%
Adhesive Properties
The psa is moisture resistant and has a high initial tack in a range of application temperatures. This adhesive has
excellent resealing properties.
Other Properties
Composed of a proprietary formulation of pressure sensitive adhesive (psa) for specific film substrates, FreshPak can be
used on packages to be distributed, stored and used in varying temperatures from -40°F (4°C) to 110°F (43°C). FreshPak
shelf life of approximately one year can be attained if optimally stored at temperatures not to exceed 80°F (27°C).
Compliance
USA Food and Drug Register CFR 21 Subpart B Part 175.105
REACH (EC No. 1907/2006)
European Commission Directive 2002/95/EC RoHS
Sealstrip Corporation manufactures a variety of easy open and resealable systems designed for flexible film packaging
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applications. These products include: Shrinktape , a shrinkable pressure sensitive teartape with a pull-tab for easy
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opening; Teartape™, a pressure sensitive tape for application to overwrap films; Peelwrap , an easy open pressure
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sensitive tape with a dry edge applied over a perforation in the film; Sealstrip , a resealable pressure sensitive tape that
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adds resealability, tamper evidence and easy open features to a package; Peel&Seal , a resealable pressure sensitive
tape that compacts the flexible package as it is resealed and FreshPak™, a resealable pressure sensitive tape that adds
resealability and easy open to a flexible package. Sealstrip also produces custom systems (package feature design,
applicator and material) to meet unique customer requirements.
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