Maintaining its position as an industry leader while advancing its technology to innovate and introduce new ingenious products and solutions constantly, UFlex has announced an array of launches along with impressive financial results in the April-June 2022 quarter.
Flexible Packaging business
After its recent success with Triveni Engineering for packing its premium crystal sugar, UFlex has come up with a 3-layered 3D pouch with registered metallization for their premium brown sugar. The pack’s structure is made of PET/window MET PET and NAT PE. The structure provides a metallic sheen look to the pack while allowing consumers to see the packed content.
Meanwhile, UFlex has developed a spout pouch with a re-closable option for BB Royal Organic Edible Oil. The structure is made of PET/BON/PE with a spout for an easy-pour experience. Beyond convenience and striking aesthetics, its 3-ply packaging structure offers good standability that creates a unique shelf appeal on the retail shelves, UFlex claims.
In another development, UFlex has developed a 3D Pouch with paper-based barrier laminate for Beachville Coffee Roaster. The standable pack structure offers good barrier properties to keep the packed coffee in the desired state. According to UFlex, the pouch’s one-side valve helps retain the freshness of the coffee and prevents extraneous factors like moisture, air and more from affecting the quality of the packed content.
Chemicals Business
UFlex has developed Flexbond SF WET LM 35, a water-based synthetic adhesive designed mainly for wet lamination of clear BOPP & PVC films to paper or duplex board applications with manual or semi-automatic machines. This adhesive when used on paper or duplex board offers excellent gloss and bond strength and can be applied via a smooth roller-coater.
The company has also developed a 2-pack solvent-based PU adhesive (Retort grade 2K PU Adhesive Flexcote HP 875/Flexcote HP 75) specially designed for high-end retort pouch applications. Due to its super strong adhesion, the pack can resist a boiling temperature of 131oC for 30 minutes with up to 2 kilograms of packed pressure. The development is suitable for food and pharma packaging applications.
Packaging Films Business
The Packaging Films Business of the company has developed a new PET Silica master-batch solution that controls anti-blocking properties in BOPET film development. So far, the flexible packaging business had been using 6,000 ppm to 10,000 ppm of silica chips that comprises 7.5% to 12.5% dosing used of silica chips for film production that facilitates easy roll handling and prevents the film from blocking hazards like rippling, wrinkles and other. With the development of this value-enriched silica masterbatch solution with up to 40,000 and 60,000 ppm, the packaging films business has not only achieved higher anti-blocking properties but has also been successful to make a significant reduction in production cost. Additionally, with this development, the packaging films business has been able to lower down the dosage level to 1-2% for film manufacturers.
Engineering Business
The Engineering Business of UFlex has developed a compact, high-speed turret slitter with 1650 mm web width – Toroslit-1650. According to the company, the slitter overcomes the shortcomings of conventional slitters that were observed during pancake applications. The company claims that the self-shaft chucking, tool-less unwinder of the machine ensures perfect tension control and winding even while handling low gauge films ranging from 8 microns onwards. The slitter comes with a turret-type auto splicing re-winder with an automated roll removal system.
Holography business
UFlex has integrated Registered Fresnel Lens Technology in labeling solution to give a premium look by placing two lenses at the middle and bottom of the label. The Fresnel lens used on the printed area reflects light at multiple angles providing 3-dimensional depth and look to the product. The combination of a Fresnel lens that is reflective from various angles along with vibrant printing produces an effect that is both aesthetically striking and instantly recognizable for scrutiny. This application is used across several industry verticals such as FMCG, automobile, lubricants, apparel, liquor, agrochemicals, personal care and electronics.
In addition, to help brands elevate their products’ look and make it grab attention, UFlex has developed a plastic-grade hot stamping foil solution that is used for a very wide range of applications. The special plastic grade foil is suitable for plastic surfaces such as PVC and PP and is widely used for writing instruments, picture frames, wall clocks, etc.
