Leeways Packaging LTD Thermoforming specialists
 
Materials
 

 

Leeways invest in the latest equipment to gain the benefits from modern materials technology. This gives us the ability to convert a wide range of packaging materials to meet the demands of the Supply Chain.

Click here for a list of material applications
 

 

APET
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Provides good rigidity, gloss clarity and impact strength. Slip additive  enables good denestability on automatic equipment.
   
 
RPET
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Three layer (ABA) material utilising recycled APET which is environmentally beneficial. Food Grade certificated which has a cost benefit over virgin APET
   
 

PVC

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Lowest cost clear material with good rigidity, impact strength and denest capability.
       
PP
- A versatile material for microwavable, chilled and frozen products. Ideally suited to frozen foods, prepared foods and convenience meals.
   
 

HIPS

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Good rigidity and reasonable clarity but prone to cracking under stress or in contact with fats.
       

OPS

This material is rigid with good clarity and denest capability. Vulnerable to impact damage and cracking.
   
 
PP-EVOH
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Barrier polypropelene for extended shelf life outside the chilled environment and is progressively being used as a tin can replacement.
   
 
PLA
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General purpose industrial bio-degradable material. Suitable for fresh produce and bakery or other short shelf life products.
   
 

APET/PE

PVC/PE

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APET/PE  or PVC/PE.  For certain applications a PE layer has been added to provide a secure pealseal capability.
   
   

We are always investigating and trialing new materials as technology advances.

   
 
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