Thermoformed vacuum and MAP packs
Sliced and portioned meats, cheese and ready-to-eat products.
Packaging
Multi-layer Laminates & Co-extrusion Base and Lid
Pack performance is built in layers: barrier, strength, sealing and appearance each have a job, and the right structure does all four.
Product overview
Multi-layer Laminates & Co-extrusion Base and Lid: what it is and why it matters.
Multi-layer packaging films combine different polymers so that each layer contributes a property: oxygen barrier, moisture barrier, mechanical strength, heat-seal behaviour or clarity. Laminates join pre-made films together; co-extruded films build the layers in a single process.
Base films are formed into trays or cavities on thermoforming machines, while lidding films seal the pack. The two are specified together so the seal is reliable, the pack opens as intended and the product is protected for its full shelf life.
Applications
Where it is used.
Tray-sealed packs
Lidding film for pre-made trays used in fresh and processed food.
Retail and food-service formats
Packs designed for display, portion control and easy opening.
Benefits
What the right solution delivers.
Engineered barrier performance
Layer structures chosen to meet the shelf-life target of the product.
Reliable seals
Matched base and lid films reduce leakers and rejects on the line.
Clarity and presentation
Clear or tinted structures that show the product well.
Options for peel and reseal
Peelable and, on some structures, resealable opening features.
Available solutions
Typical solutions in this category.
- Co-extruded base (forming) film
- Laminated base film
- Lidding film
- Peelable and reclosable structures
- Anti-fog options
Contact BTE to confirm the current range and availability.
How to specify
What to settle with us.
- Target shelf life and storage temperature
- Vacuum or modified-atmosphere pack
- Thermoforming or tray-sealing machine
- Forming depth and cavity layout
- Peelable, permanent or resealable seal
- Printing and pack size
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