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Produce Biodegradable Products
Produce Biodegradable products that meet the high quality requirements in the packaging industry.
Trend
Biodegradable plastics are in great demand
Films and nonwovens that decompose in the environment given the right conditions are in great demand in the packaging and agricultural industries. Harness this trend with our technologies and product solutions.
biodegradable products
Hard packaging made from PLA
PLA film form an excellent oxygen and aroma barrier for biodegradable food packaging. They can be produced on the same line in addition to PET film.
Applications
Yogurt pots
Trays
Drink cups, coffee cups
Cup lids for hot and cold drinks
Coffee capsules
Properties
Biodegradable
Transparent (not heat-resistant)
Heat-resistant (hot drinks) C-PLA
Barrier
Benefits
Recover almost pure polyolefines by recycling
BVOH offers a barrier effect up to three times more efficient than EVOH
Lower content of other polymers well below 5%
Separating layers in recycling
The water-soluble barrier layer is flushed out in the recycling process. The residue is then almost pure polyolefines.
Technology
Option 1: Barrier thermoforming film line
Equipment
REIcofeed PRO feedblock with edge encapsulation (7 to 11 layers)
The Reifenhäuser barrier thermoforming film line can also run with composites based on PP or biobased PP – while retaining the same biological water-soluble barrier layer. Almost pure polyolefines remain after recycling.
Option 2: Value:PET line
The alternative Value:PET line configuration for 100 kg/h comes with an attractive price/performance ratio.
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Biodegradable products
Barrier film (PVOH)
Biodegradable and recyclable barrier film made from PVOH that meets high requirements of functionality and sustainability.
Applications
Foodstuff packaging
Agricultural applications
Properties
Good barrier properties
Benefits
Recyclable
Biodegradable
Reduced film thickness
Technology (blown film)
Film recipe for biodegradable barrier components
EVO Extruder (special screw design)
5-layer technology
Ideal for small batches due to rapid order changes
EVO Ultra Flat Plus
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BIODEGRADABLE PRODUCTS
Diapers (PLA)
A biodegradable alternative to previous solutions: biobased diapers with bulky, soft topsheet made from high loft nonwoven fabric, industrially compostable, meeting the most stringent hygiene requirements for cover stocks.
Applications
Diaper topsheet
Benefits
Industrially compostable
Economically competitive
Greater emotional proposition
Technology
PLA- and PET-capable RF5 spinbonding line with raw material pretreatment (crystallization and drying)
BiCo technology
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Other Circular Economy solutions
Reifenhäuser lines
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