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Welcome to the Schlichter GmbH blog—your expert in innovative packaging solutions! Here you’ll find not only informative posts about packaging machines, but also engaging articles on sustainable packaging films and the latest industry trends.
Discover how our products and solutions can boost your efficiency while also contributing to sustainability. We also provide insights into our product range, including polyolefin film, BOPP film, PCR film, and PIR film, as well as sustainable packaging solutions.
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Dyes and Pigments
May 5, 2026
Dyes and pigments are additives that affect the color and transparency of a film. They are used in printing and can thus help make the film more appealing to consumers and provide it with the necessary information. Printing with dyes and pigments is also an effective way to build a brand. Depending on the material, films offers printing in many
Plasticizers – High-Quality Additives
May 5, 2026
Plasticizers are added to increase the flexibility and suppleness of films . They are particularly important in films, which must be flexible—such as shrink films that need to conform tightly to the shape of a product.
Stabilizers – Reliable Additives for Plastics
May 5, 2026
Stabilizers are a type of additive. Generally, there are two types of stabilizers. UV stabilizers protect a film from degradation caused by ultraviolet radiation, which is particularly important when products are exposed to sunlight during transport or storage. These additives help preserve the structure of the plastic and extend the film’s service life. Antioxidants are
Lubricants – Lubricants for Plastics Processing
May 5, 2026
Lubricants are a type of additive that improve the processability of films by reducing friction between the film and the machinery during the manufacturing and packaging processes. This makes the film easier to handle and prevents damage or tears.
Antistatic agents for antistatic packaging solutions
May 5, 2026
Antistatic agents are classified as additives. Antistatic additives reduce or prevent the buildup of static electricity on the film. This is particularly important in dry environments, where static charge can cause dust and other particles to be attracted to the film. This can impair product presentation and functionality. Antistatic agents are used, for example, in the packaging of electronic products, but
Antioxidants in Packaging for Longer Shelf Life
May 5, 2026
Antioxidants are a type of additive that prevent the material from oxidizing. Oxidation can lead to a deterioration in mechanical properties, such as brittleness and color changes; antioxidants are useful for preventing this.
EVOH – High-Quality Barrier Films for Packaging
May 5, 2026
EVOH stands for ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer and is a high-barrier polymer. It is widely used in food and other types of packaging because EVOH provides excellent barriers against oxygen, carbon dioxide, aromas, and other gaseous substances. EVOH is therefore used in packaging films as a barrier layer or as barrier layers in multilayer film structures. These composite film structures consist of several layers of different plastics,
Heat Sealing for Durable and Secure Packaging
May 5, 2026
Heat sealing offers a wide range of advantages. In addition to creating a strong, tight seal that is often airtight and watertight, heat sealing can be used for a wide variety of products and materials. Heat sealing is a proven technology, particularly in the areas of food packaging, medical products, and all kinds of industrial products, such as electronic devices and components, in the
Electronically Cross-Linked Film – The Innovative Packaging Solution
May 5, 2026
The world of packaging technology is constantly evolving and seeking ways to make products more efficient, safer, and more environmentally friendly. Electronically cross-linked films are among the most advanced materials in this field and offer a wide range of benefits that make them highly attractive for various applications and product types. Excellent gloss, superior shrink properties, and good
Packaging Additives for Improved Film Performance
May 5, 2026
Additives are an important component of packaging film technology. Additives in packaging films are special substances that are added to the base materials during the manufacturing process to improve or modify certain properties of films . These additives tailor the properties and performance, processing behavior, durability, and functionality of films to specific requirements. Some of the most common
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