Gauge
18 / 20 / 25 µm
Web width
300–1200 mm
Peel strength
4–7 N / 2 cm
Sub-family · PLA Compostable Film
ZC-ECO18
PLA Compostable Lamination Film
Plant-based film for industrial composting
A polylactic-acid based laminating film with a compostable adhesive, for brands that must reduce conventional plastic content in packaging.
- Base substrate
- PLA / bio blend
- Adhesive
- Compostable hot melt
- Lamination window
- 80–95 °C
- Line speed
- 15–30 m/min
Why this grade
Bio-based substrate with compostable adhesive
Industrial compostability under defined conditions
Runs on standard hot roller machines
Key specifications
Technical data
Values describe the standard construction. Gauge, width and roll length are set per order; unused combinations are marked as customisable or confirmed on order.
| Product code | ZC-ECO18 |
|---|---|
| Base substrate | PLA / bio blend |
| Surface finish | Bio-based |
| Gauge | 18 / 20 / 25 µmcustomizable |
| Web width | 300–1200 mmcustomizable |
| Roll length | 2000 m |
| Gloss level | Medium |
| Haze | 12–18% |
| Peel strength | 4–7 N / 2 cm |
| Adhesive system | Compostable hot melt |
| Core diameter | 76 mm / 152 mmon request |
| Lamination temperature | 80–95 °C |
| Line speed | 15–30 m/min |
| Nip pressure | 6–10 MPa nip |
Process window
Starting settings for a trial
Run three sheets at production speed, then peel a cooled sample from the trim edge. A correct bond pulls paper fibre; a clean release means the adhesive has not wet out.
Recommended substrates: Eco packaging, Food service, Retail cartons, Stationery.
Temperature
80–95 °C
Line speed
15–30 m/min
Nip pressure
6–10 MPa nip
Packaging & delivery
Rolls are wound on 2000 m lengths as standard and wound on 76 mm or 152 mm cores. Wrapping, pallet plan and container loading are agreed before shipment.
Applications
Where this grade is used
- Eco cartonsSelected
- Food service packagingSelected
- StationerySelected
Also in Bio-based & Biodegradable Film
PLA Matt Compostable Film
Compostable with a quiet surface
- Gauge
- 20 / 25 µm
- Width
- 300–1200 mm
Bio-based Matt Film
Matt finish on a renewable substrate
- Gauge
- 18 / 20 µm
- Width
- 300–1200 mm
Enquiry
Tell us what you laminate.
Board weight, ink coverage, film gauge and machine model are enough to start. We reply with a grade suggestion and a starting temperature for your trial.
- +86 159 5920 0670
- Company
- Xiamen Zchain Industry Co., Ltd.
- Location
- Xiamen, Fujian, China
Distributors and OEM label projects: mention your market and annual volume and we will route the enquiry accordingly.
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