Speciality films producer Jindal Films Europe (Windhof / Luxembourg; www.jindalfilms.com) has introduced “Sealtough”, a coextruded packaging film targeted to replace sealant layers in a lamination or single layers in mono-web applications.

The material provides improved puncture resistance, enhanced clarity, improved modulus and seal strength that can exceed 5,000g/2.54cm, combining the attributes of BOPP and blown PE film. The company said that it offers downgauge potential of 30%, 40%, or more compared to traditional sealant films.

With a claimed three-fold improvement in tensile strength, two-fold improvement in modulus, puncture resistance, and impact resistance, the material provides greater performance in applications of blown PE including confectionary, snacks, dry fruit and nuts, pasta, rice, bakery items, produce, and dry products. Form-fill-seal (FFS) bags, freezer bags, lamination and hygienic bags can make use of property enhancements that allow for the use of thinner film, weight reduction and cost savings, the company added.