BOPP Standard Gloss Film 18 µm main view
Gloss · Illustrative scene

Gauge

18 µm

Web width

300–1500 mm

Peel strength

5–8 N / 2 cm

Gloss

Sub-family · Glossy BOPP Film

ZC-G18

BOPP Standard Gloss Film 18 µm

The default gauge for everyday carton runs

An 18 µm gloss film sized for the majority of carton work on 250–400 gsm board. Stiff enough to run without wrinkling at moderate tension, thin enough to keep sheet bulk unchanged.

Base substrate
BOPP
Adhesive
EVA hot melt, activation window 85–110 °C
Lamination window
90–105 °C
Line speed
22–45 m/min

Why this grade

01

Balanced stiffness for general carton board

02

Stable running at moderate web tension

03

Available in narrow slit widths for small 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.

ZC-G18 · BOPP Standard Gloss Film 18 µm
Product codeZC-G18
Base substrateBOPP
Surface finishGloss
Gauge18 µmcustomizable
Web width300–1500 mmcustomizable
Roll length3000 / 4000 m
Gloss level≥ 84 GU
Haze< 7%
Peel strength5–8 N / 2 cm
Adhesive systemEVA hot melt, activation window 85–110 °C
Core diameter76 mm / 152 mmon request
Lamination temperature90–105 °C
Line speed22–45 m/min
Nip pressure8–12 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: Folding cartons, Book covers, Paper bags, Posters.

Temperature

90–105 °C

Line speed

22–45 m/min

Nip pressure

8–12 MPa nip

Packaging & delivery

Rolls are wound on 3000 / 4000 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

  • Folding cartonsSelected
  • Mailer boxesSelected
  • Display cartonsSelected
Application notes

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.

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.

+86 159 5920 0670

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