 Polyethylene
Bags
Nexcycle Plastics recycles plastic scrap for making polyethylene bags.
As a polyethylene recycler, we recycle polyethylene for a variety of
products made using the extrusion or injection molding processes, i.e.,
polyethylene bags. Our products, NPI – 04HDPE Mixed Color
and NPI – 01LL/LD Mixed Color are
manufactured from recycled polyethylene and is ideally suited for making
polyethylene bags. If you're a manufacturer of polyethylene bags, we have a
well stocked supply of polyethylene and are well placed to offer you the
lowest cost performance solutions available.
What is a Polyethylene Bag?
As a part of the much larger plastic bag family, our polyethylene is one of
the most widely used resins for making plastic bags. Usually defined as a
type of flexible packaging container made of thin, flexible, plastic film,
plastic bags are used for holding, transporting and protecting tires,
garments, mattresses, foods, powders, sand, soil, ice, chemicals, waste, etc.
Derived from ethylene gas, polyethylene can be made using addition
polymerization in low or high pressure processes which are typically defined
according to their density. As an alternative to using cardboard, wood or
some other material, polyethylene bags have revolutionized the packaging
industry. Available as a tubular thin flexible plastic sheet of varying
thicknesses and properties, polyethylene bags come in many designs for a
variety of applications. Some are made with handles, hanging holes, while
others are sealed or allow for resealable closing.
Resin Properties
Some of the most critical properties of our recycled polyethylene as a
plastic bag material include its melt index and density properties. They are
key indicators of what the melt strength and flow will be for processing. If
you're looking for resin to use in blown film or cast film molding processes,
the lower the melt index, the greater the melt strength will be. At the same
time, a higher melt index means a faster melt flow which helps to fill the
mold cavities in shorter period of time. High density polyethylene is often
used to create bags that are stronger and have less clarity than lower
densities of polyethylene. On the other hand, bags made from low density
polyethylene will have more clarity, but won't be as strong as high density
polyethylene bags. The properties of our products are listed below:
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LL/LD
RESIN PROPERTIES
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ASTM
TEST
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UNIT
ENGLISH (METRIC)
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NOMINAL
VALUES
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Melt Index
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D1238
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gm/10 min
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0.5 to 1.2
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Density
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D1505
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gm/cm3
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.918 to .930
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-
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-
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-
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-
|
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HDPE
RESIN PROPERTIES
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ASTM
TEST
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UNIT
ENGLISH (METRIC)
|
NOMINAL
VALUES
|
|
Melt Index
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D1238
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gm/10 min
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0.3 to 0.9
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Density
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D1505
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gm/cm3
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.945 to .960
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Applications
Our reprocessed polyethylene products are often used to make flexible
packaging most of which consists of bags for lining trash cans, shopping, and
storing food. As a major part of flexible packaging, polyethylene bags make
up a considerable portion of flexible packaging. They can also be as wrap for
protecting things. This includes everything from ziploc bags to dry cleaning
garment bags and plastic or stretch wrap for protecting buildings and crops
from excessive moisture. Our low density polyethylene (LDPE) or linear LDPE
resins have a lower tensile strength than HDPE, but are very popular for
making bags with heat sealing capabilities.
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us today: Toll Free: 1.800.463.6169
The Ownership and Management
Nexcycle Plastics Inc.
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