COPOLYAMIDE 6/66 FOR DEEP THERMOFORMING
Deep thermoforming is a process used to create high-depth packaging for bulky products like whole cuts of meat or cured items. These applications require materials that combine excellent flexibility, strength, and formability with optical clarity and durability.
Promyde BF840 L is specifically engineered for these needs, offering superior tear strength, puncture resistance, and high transparency. It enables secure, visually appealing packaging that maintains product integrity in the most demanding thermoforming conditions.
PROMYDE® BF840L
Promyde BF840 L is a lubricated, high-viscosity copolyamide 6/66, specifically designed for deep thermoforming applications. This advanced copolyamide offers enhanced processability, greater flexibility, and exceptional transparency, along with superior mechanical properties.
Its unique formulation ensures excellent tear strength and outstanding puncture resistance, making it an ideal choice for the production of high-performance films used in demanding packaging applications.
properties
Promyde BF840 L stands out as the material of choice where clarity, flexibility, and resistance are critical.
THERMOFORMING
TEAR STRENGTH (N/mm)
MELTING POINT
Promyde® BF840 L vs. Standard PA6 and PA6/66
Promyde BF840 L outperforms standard PA6 and PA6/66 in deep thermoforming, offering superior tear strength, flexibility, and puncture resistance. Its high transparency and minimal haze, enhance product presentation.
| PA6 BF40 L |
PA6/66 (BF540) |
PA6/66 (BF840) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Thickness, microns | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Module MD, MPa | 2.000–2.500 | 700 – 1.200 | 400 – 700 |
| Stress at break MD, MPa | 50–55 | 50 – 55 | 50 – 55 |
| Strain at break MD, % | 150–200 | 250 – 300 | 300 – 350 |
| Tear strength MD, N/mm | 15–20 | 55 – 65 | 65 – 75 |
| Tear strength TD, N/mm | 15–20 | 55 – 65 | 65 – 75 |
| Puncture force, mJ | 20–25 | 25 – 30 | 25 – 30 |
| Puncture energy, mJ | 10–13 | 16 – 19 | 16 – 19 |
| Haze, % | 10 | 1 | 1 |
Applications
Deep thermoforming
NUREL offers a wide selection of polyamides and copolyamides designed for deep thermoforming packaging, with a focus on providing superior barrier properties and puncture resistance to effectively extend the shelf life of food products, thus contributing to the reduction of food waste. This type of packaging is particularly suitable for the preservation of large portions of fresh meat and whole cheeses.
Related markets
Packaging
Polyamides are used in the packaging industry for their good mechanical properties, barrier properties and for providing a quality finish due to their high gloss and transparency.
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