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adapa CrystalPE

Enable printed, designed for recycling, mono-PE packaging.

 

 

 

What is CrystalPE?
 
CrystalPE is the new generation of mono-oriented Polyethylene (MDO-PE) films by adapa.

It commonly serves as a printing layer and can be converted into all kind of common flexible packaging types like lidding films, flowpacks, doypacks.

Available in transparent, matt and metallised.

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Why CrystalPE?
 
Best mechanical properties:
Great dimensional stability, flatness and temperature sistance. 
 
Excellent printing layer: 
Suitable for the use in rotogravure, flexo, digital and offset machines. Low elongation in length even in roto machines thanks to superior stiffness and tensile strength.
 
100% PE:
CrystalPE features high heat-resistance even without an outside PP layer.
 
Replaces PET and BOPP: 
Allows the creation of PE monomaterial packaging.

 

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Learn about the manufacturing process of CrystalPE.

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What is CrystalPE?

CrystalPE is the new generation of mono-oriented Polyethylene (mdoPE) films by adapa.

It commonly serves as a printing layer and can be converted into all kind of common flexible PE packaging like lidding films, flowpacks, doypacks.

Available in transparent, white and matt, as well as metallised and coated.

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CrystalPE for different industries:

Developed for our customers’ success, our new generation of PE films offers excellent printability, high heat resistance and outstanding stiffness.

Suitable for different markets, CrystalPE is your go-to packaging solution!

Have a look at how customers switched from PET-based laminates to PE-based alternatives:

 

Frozen Foods:

PET 12 / PE 60 to Crystal PE EX 25 / PE 45 improved:

  • Low S.I.T. of sealing layer​
  • Tear properties

 

Frozen foods

Cheese:

PA 15 / PE 50 to Crystal PE EX 25 / PE 50 improved:​

  • Low S.I.T. of sealing layer​
  • Tear properties

 

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Cheese:

PET 12 / PE-EVOH-PE 60 to Crystal PE EX 25 / PE-EVOH-PE 50 improved:

  • Recyclability
  • Processability on horizontal flowpack lines
  • Oxygen barrier properties

 

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Baked goods:

PET 12 / PE-EVOH 50 to Crystal PE EX 30 / PE-EVOH 30 improved:

  • Machinability
  • Low S.I.T. of sealing layer
  • Barrier properties O2- H2O - CO2​
Baked-goods

Coffee:

PET 12 / Al 8 / PE 90 to Crystal PE EX 25 / HDPE 25 / PE/EVOH/PE 55, Crystal PE EX 30 / PE/EVOH/PE 75 improved:

  • Recyclability
  • Barrier properties O2, H2O, and Aroma (Shelf life)
Coffee

Snacks:

PET 12 / PE 60 to Crystal PE EX 25 / PE 50 improved:

  • Recyclability
  • Easy tearing
  • Performance on the packaging line
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Personal care:

PET 12 / PE-EVOH-PE white 70 to Crystal PE EX / PE-EVOH-PE white 70 improved:

  • Recyclability
  • Rigidity
  • Sealability of the spout
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Dried foods:

PET 12 / PE-EVOH-PE 50 to Crystal PE EX 25 / PE-EVOH-PE 40 improved: 

  • Recyclability
  • Packaging stiffness
  • Processability on vertical flowpack lines
  • Easy tearing properties 
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Pasta:

PA 15 / PE-EVOH-PE 70 to Crystal PE EX 25 / PE 40 improved:

  • Recyclability
  • Avoid swelling of the packaging during pasteurization process
  • Right rigidity
  • Achieve shelf-life
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Ready to use CrystalPE with confidence? Let's delve into a few scenarios.

 Handling in production

Don't be afraid to stress our film! Recommended unwinding tension can be even up to 13 kg for each meter of width, e.g. width 1000mm > 13kg.

  Production speed

Let's reach top speed! A worldwide known Italian machine manufacturer used CrystalPE during the ERA (European Rotogravure Association) Packaging & Decorative Conference 2022 to demonstrate the printing capabilities and performance of MDO-PE. Top speed reached: 600 m/min on a 9 colour rotogravure machine.

  Convenience for the consumers

Linear-tearing: As the orientation takes place in machine direction an easy-opening function for bags and sachets is no problem, the laminate tears along a line.

 

Would you like to know more about CrystalPE?

We are looking forward to your message!

 

 

CrystalPE vs. BOPE

 

Better machinability

  • Thanks to the higher thermal resistance CrystalPE has a wider sealing window leading to a better machinability on packaging lines.

Less elongation

  • The elongation in length is critical for printing machines. The higher tensile strength of crystalPE in machine direction is regarded more beneficial for printing.
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Higher barrier properties

  • Since the water vapour transmission rate is lower, CrystalPE has superior H2O barrier properties to the tested BOPE. 

Easy-tearing

  • As the orientation only takes place in machine direction​
    the easy-tearing function is maintained.    ​

Not convinced yet? Let's take a closer look on a few scenarios.

 

Crystal PE vs. BOPE

Better machinability

Thanks to the higher thermal resistance CrystalPE has a wider sealing window leading to a better machinability on packaging lines.

Less elongation

The elongation in length is critical for printing machines. The higher tensile strength of crystalPE in machine direction is regarded more beneficial for printing.

Higher barrier properties

Since the water vapour transmission rate is lower, CrystalPE has superior H2O barrier properties to the tested BOPE. 

Easy-tearing

As the orientation only takes place in machine direction​
the easy-tearing function is maintained.


Production speed

Let's reach top speed!
Worldwide known Italian machine manufacturer used CrystalPE during the ERA (European Rotogravure Association) Packaging & Decorative Conference 2022 to demonstrate the printing capabilities and performance of mdoPE
Top speed reached: 600 m/min on a 9 colour rotogravure machine.

 

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Handling in production

Don't be afraid to stress our film!
Recommended unwinding tension can be even up to 13Kg for each meter of width, e.g. width 1000mm > 13kg.
Regarding rewinding after printing and lamination, we recommend up to 30% less tension‚ compared to unwinding, helping the film to relax after the process.

Product details

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MARKETS – APPLICATIONS
  • Suitable for fresh and dried products
  • Can be used in lidding films or flowpacks
  • Laminates and stand-alone applications
  • Ideal choice for high speed packaging lines
CONVERTING
  • Can be laminated to most plastic films
  • Recommended application: BOPP laminates
  • Suitable for recyclable packaging
  • Available in transparent and white

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