Poly Bags Properties & Measurements

Measuring for Flat Bag: Width x >Length

Width = Opening of bag
Length= Usable portion of bag
Gauge= Film thickness, measured in mils or microns

Example:
Width= 6 inches
Length = 9 inches
Gauge= .002 inches
Bag size is written as: 6” x 9” 2 mil

Measuring for Bottom Gusseted Bags: Width x Length x Gusset

Width = Across opening of the bag
Length= From opening to bottom of the bag (with gusset tucked in)
Gusset= Distance across the open face of bottom pleat
Gauge = Thickness of bag, measured in mils.

Example:
Width= 6 inches
Length = 9 inches
Gusset= 3 inches
Gauge = .002 inches
Bag size is written as: 6" X 9" X 3" 2mil

Measuring for Side Gusseted Bags: Width x Gusset x Length

Width = Across opening of the bag (with gusset tucked in)
Gusset = Distance across the open face of side pleat
Length = From the opening to the bottom of the bag
Gauge = Thickness of bag, measured in mils.

Example:
Width = 6 inches
Gusset = 3 inches
Length = 9 inches
Gauge = .002 inches
Bag size is written as: 6”x 3” x 9” 2 mil

Approximate Gauge Comparisons between LLDPE and HDPE

Linear Low Density Polyethylene

• Light Weight .30 - .35 Mil
• Medium Weight .36 - .49 Mil
• Medium Weight .50 - .60 Mil
• Heavy Weight .61 - .74 Mil
• Extra Heavy Weight .75 - .80Mil
• Industrial Heavy Weight .81 - 1.0 Mil
• Super Heavy Weight 1.1 - 1.2 Mil
• XXH 1.3 - 1.9 Mil
• XXXH 2.0 - 3.0 Mil

High Density Polyethylene

• Refuse 6 Mic
• Light 7-9 Mic
• Medium 10-12 Mic
• Heavy 13-14 Mic
• Extra Heavy 15-17 Mic
• XXH 18-24 Mic

MICRONS = MILS

• 6 0.23
• 7 0.27
• 8 0.31
• 9 0.35

• 10 0.39
• 11 0.43
• 12 0.47
• 13 0.51

• 14 0.55

• 15 0.59
• 16 0.62
• 17 0.66

• 18 0.70
• 19 0.74
• 20 0.78
• 21 0.82

• 22 0.86
• 23 0.90
• 24 0.94
• 25 0.98

MICRONS TO MILS FORMULA

Divide the microns by 25.4 to express micron as thickness in mils
10 microns /25.4 = .39 Mil
24 microns/25.4 = .94 Mil

MILS TO MICRONS FORMULA

Multiply the mils by 25.4 to express mils as thickness in microns
1.0 Mils = 25.4 Microns
.30 Mils x 25.4 = 7.6 Microns
.65 Mil x 25.4 = 16.5 Micron

LOW DENSITY

• Virgin low density polyethylene complies with FDA and USDA requirements for use with food
• Fractional Melt improves strength in cold temperatures.
• Fractional Melt improves strength in cold temperatures.

LINEAR LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE

• Stronger than low density polyethylene and puncture resistant.

• Complies with FDA and USDA requirements for use with food.

HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE

• For use in retail and industrial applications

POLYPROPYLENE

• Preserves freshness with vapor and moisture barriers. Excellent clarity for product presentation.

STATIC SHIELDING

• Buried metal construction provides Faraday Cage protection.