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Mon, 07/26/2010 - 17:06 — Badal

Dear SirComing to the use of

Dear SirComing to the use of PET and BOPP first we will see the area of application of the Film .There are various reasons which contribute to high use of BOPP / OPP films as compared to PET films worldwide.Some of the reasons are as follows:-1. Wide range of application of BOPP gives an edge over PET. ( E.g Biscuits, chocolates, Staples, Adhesive tape once of the largest application of the same. ) where as PET finds application in Bottles and Pouch . If you see the Frozen food like parantha or Roti, there are wrapped in BOPP films.2. Low cost as compared to PET, same time you can say in terms of Yield as well as film price.3. Growing Demand of pearlized Films worldwide finding a great application.4. Now since it is giving clarity also like Clarified Polypropylene film.And since BOPP is generally used with BOPP only. so it does not cause problem in recycling stream.Whereas if you take PET, apart from Pet bottles if it is laminated with PE then it cause problem in Recyclability stream.In India i think high use of PET is in PET bottles and pouches as yet we have not shifted to alternate source, this might be a reason.Now Pl. have your say on this to take the discussion forward.RgdsBadal

Wed, 08/11/2010 - 14:29 — Anonymous

Dear friends , Price being

Dear friends , Price being the important consideration while purchasing a product ...so if we compare 18µ Plain BOPP price VS 12µ Plain PET price there is a diffrence of Rs 50/kg & per sqm price workouts to be Rs 0.9 & their is yield advantage in BOPP also ..........If BOPP has such a price advantage ,then why Market doesnot shift from PET to BOPP ???

Wed, 08/11/2010 - 16:04 — badalonly4u

Dear friend,Price and

Dear friend,Price and yield advantage is there in BOPP as compared to PET.But at the same time we cannot use BOPP for every application. You cannot use BOPP for pouching. Where high temperature and toughness application is required, we have to rely on PET. Making plastic Bottle is one of the best example, where PET is used due to its recylable nature as it turns into ash during recyclinng and making it environment friendly material compared to BOPP. So complete shift is ruled out. We are coming with high performance PP application. But then also there is miles to go before we shift to BOPP in a larger way. Moreover wherever Oxygen barrier is required, pouching is required , PET is preffered over BOPP. so every material due to its unique property of theirs will continue to maintain their existence and same time other material will try to outscore the other. RegardsBadal

Wed, 08/18/2010 - 10:58 — sandeep

While we are discussing

While we are discussing about it, I would like to discuss first what exactly BOPP or OPP is? Can anyone please explain it better from packaging point of view? thank you, Sandeep Goyal

Wed, 08/18/2010 - 15:53 — syadav@maxmsp.com

Dear Sir,As desired I am

Dear Sir,As desired I am attaching herewith a presentation on BOPP / OPP.Regards,Sanjeev Yadav.

Wed, 08/18/2010 - 18:35 — admin

Dear Sanjiv, presentation is

Dear Sanjiv, presentation is missing. can you please attach it again, and also write briefly about BOPP in comments, thank you, Sandeep Goyal

Thu, 08/19/2010 - 11:20 — syadav@maxmsp.com

Dear All,Please find below

Dear All,Please find below general information regarding BOPP films, a small presentation also attached herewith.General Information:Bopp films are bi-axially oriented polypropylene films designed for flexible packaging and label applications. Opp, oriented polypropylene, is a flexible material derived from melting and orienting a polymer called polypropylene. This raw material, an oil by-product, is inert and unaffected by most chemical agents occurring in daily life. Biaxially oriented means that the polypropylene film is stretched in both the machine direction and across machine direction. Bopp Films FeaturesThe main feature of Bopp films are improved stiffness, high tensile strength, excellent optics and good water barrier properties. They range from 15 to 50 microns and are most commonly 15 to 30 microns. These bopp packaging films can be monolayer or coextuded structures, and transparent, opaque, or metallized. They also have the advantage of being non-toxic and fully recyclable. Bopp films are printed out of new printing technology, Indigo Omnius. They provide excellent UV light protection, humidity, aroma and light barriers. Bopp films have superior strength at low gauges, flatness, clarity and excellent printability. They can be treated with acrylic and PVDC PVDC coatings for better sealability and barrier properties. The Bopp films use mainly homopolymer PP and random copolymer PP.Applications: BOPP Films and Packaging

Bopp films are ideal for twist-wrap applications and in laminations for use on vertical and horizontal machines.
Bopp films also be used for decorative purposes.
They are used in an a almost limitless array of flexible packaging applications, pressure sensitive tapes, labels, stationery, metallizing, consumer products and a wide variety of packaging uses.
Bopp packaging films are widely used for gift and flower wrapping, paper lamination, textile packaging, release film for melamine plates and plate film packaging.
These films are also used as the anti-counterfeit covering film on the packaging cases.
Various packaging products like packaging pouches, packaging bags, electronic packaging, industrial packaging are produced by Bopp films.

Features of BOPP film:- Excellent clarity- Good dimensional stability and flatness- Low electrostatic charge- Good barrier to water vapor- High gloss- Good performance on high speed printing- Resistant to oils and greases- Good puncture and flex-crack resistance over a wide range of temperatures- Not affected by moisture and does not wrinkle or shrink with environmental changes- Recyclable Regards,Sanjeev Yadav.

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Tue, 09/14/2010 - 16:07 — Tanuj agarwal

the ppt is password

the ppt is password protected, can you please provide password free file or share password plsregardsTanuj

Wed, 09/15/2010 - 12:10 — amninder.singh@...

You can download the file

You can download the file and open it in read only format.

Fri, 12/17/2010 - 01:22 — Ram

Hi Sanjeev Yadav,I think,

Hi Sanjeev Yadav,I think, you must be aware of recent suprement ban on Gutka packaging. with this ban will it benefit BOPP films? I mean, will industry consider BOPP as alternative choice for gutka package.Regards,Ram

Fri, 09/17/2010 - 10:04 — AJAY BHATIA

Sir,Thanks for sharing your

Sir,Thanks for sharing your indept knowledge on BOPP. You are really a dronacharya of BOPP industry.Regards,Ajay

Fri, 09/24/2010 - 02:04 — Abdul Aleem

Dear Sir, thanks for your

Dear Sir, thanks for your presentation.. Its very nice & easy to know the things. But could u pls explain me in a simple way about the difference of Bopp & Opp films. Also about PVC films. I just want to know that what will be difference if we pack any product in Opp & in Bopp. Aleem

Thu, 03/17/2011 - 01:00 — Viral Bhansali

Respected Mr.Yadav

Respected Mr.Yadav !! Do u have any idea about BOPP COATING Process.If yes ,then please answer this question of mine. How much Adhesive per Kg of BOPP Film is required to get a 25 Micron Coating on the BOPP Film. RegardsViral

Tue, 07/27/2010 - 11:10 — ashwani chauhan

In OPP printing dot gain

In OPP printing dot gain happens as 75% dot becomes 100%. 1. All line work (text) should be in single color / special color. 2. Font size should be minimum 7 point : Please avoid using serif fonts in smaller point size 3. Bar code should be positioned vertically. 4. please expand your artwork horizontally depending on the wrapping over the substrate so that pix should not be looks distorted. 5. The line thickness : .75 point : due to limitation of gravure printing & ink spilling 6. All spot colors should be in single channel and preferrably with pantone no.

Mon, 03/14/2011 - 14:13 — Shahid

Dear All,Thank you very much

Dear All,Thank you very much for sharing information, its really useful for those who are new in to this business.Can anyone help to describe difference between BOPP and just PP film.Also can any one tell what type of film is used to pack ciggarette packs and boxes.Appreciate your help.Regards,Shahidshahid131@hotmail.com

Mon, 05/23/2011 - 15:05 — Kulvir

Thanks every one for

Thanks every one for sharing information. Could any one expalain about difference between CPP & BOPP. Also is CPP& BOPP are made from copolymers or Monopolymers? Please explain..

Tue, 05/24/2011 - 09:51 — admin

CPP is cast polypropylene

CPP is cast polypropylene film and does not really have any orientation. This is mainly used where PE does not work as sealant layer, in retort etc but more difficult to handle. While BOPP is oriented in both the directions so called biaxially oriented or some just call it OPP: Oriented PP. This has high transparency and used more as the top layer. Of course there are other variants like heatselable BOPP etc and then life goes on.

Tue, 05/24/2011 - 12:40 — ksrohil@hotmail.com

Dear AdminCPP- cast

Dear AdminCPP- cast polypropylene but casting is just one of the extrusion method which could be used for making BOPP aswell.

So does it means that BOPP & CPP are both cast fims with BOPP having biaxial orientation while CPP without any orientation or there some others difference also.
Also some people call it as Clarified Polypropylene so why is it so? Please explain
Is normal PP used for carry bags etc. blown extrudeded only?

Best Regards - Kulvir

Tue, 05/24/2011 - 14:49 — admin

yes, casting is after

yes, casting is after extrusion and then orientation. CPP does not have any orientation after casting, width remains sme as per the original cast but in case of BOPP, width increases and also length, so thickness reduces. In case of CPP, thickness remains same. I think Clarified only refers to resin and not to film CPP. For carry bags, normally blown films are used but you can also make bags from CPP

Wed, 06/22/2011 - 13:17 — amninder.singh@...

I have recently attended

I have recently attended one conference on 'BOPP INDIA 2011 Exploring new avenues with Bopp films'. I would like to share some points discussed about the BOPP future in India and wordwide during the conference by the delegates from the industry.Indian BOPP demand to grow at fast pace @ 13-19% pa and Exports @ 20-30% pa. Global BOPP consumption in Food packaging is 63 % Vs India 32% & EU 71% huge scope for growth in India. Global FMCG driving towards Single polymers / Olefins because of sustainability & recyclability factorBOPP scores in this over its competitive substrates. In India investments have done in the hardware to increase the capacity. Indian export strongly poised to increase in EU &US due to superior competitive posture with higher productivity machines. BOPP will witness huge Growth in Futuristic Flexible Packaging Solutions over other substrates. India has sufficient capacity of BOPP to meet growing demand. Indian BOPP Industry geared to meet technical requirements in demanding applications. Brand owners and converters are ready for experimentation with BOPP this a good sign for Indian Market. BOPP offers diversify product range suiting wide demand applications: • Paper look like • Different Sealing temp/ hot tack films • Films with different Barrier levels • Matt / Gloss look as per application requirement • Seal ability side selection as per end user • Lap joints possible

Fri, 07/15/2011 - 15:05 — Om

Hi Everybody..This is very

Hi Everybody..This is very Interesting discussion thread..learnt lot many things about Packaging Industry.Recently there was very prominent news in terms of Ban on PET for Guthkha Pacaging.Is this going to change the Industry dynamics, I mean the consumption pattern or alternate technology in terms of Packaging for getting barrier properties?Whether the ban is on BOPP also?Please clarify..Thanks

Fri, 10/14/2011 - 17:42 — Piyush@Colourflex

It seems very good knowledge

It seems very good knowledge sharing is going on. Requesting you all to please elaborate more on OPP as what is the special advantage over BOPP & PET in technicla terms. Is OPP is better option than PET and of course for BOPP. Thanks & Regards -Piyush

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