Cosmo Films launches new lidding films

Cosmo Films, one of the leading Indian manufacturers of specialty BOPP films, has launched a new range of BOPP-based lidding films, which can be heat sealed to any rigid thermoformed cup or container made of PP, HIPS, PET, PVC or PE.

Cosmo Films launches new lidding films

These films are available in white opaque cavitated and semi-transparent variants, and are designed for lidding of unit packs of packaged drinking water, juice, yogurt, jelly, jam, marmalade and butter, as well as trays used for packing salads, meals, fresh fruit, etc.

Cosmo Films explained that using BOPP for lidding applications offers sustainability, yield and therefore cost benefits, in addition better aesthetics, and fold and flex resistance.

BOPP film lids are safe for direct food contact as no solvent is involved, and all components involved in the manufacturing of this product are FDA approved. The films offer excellent peelability, printability with water- and solvent- based inks, and has good moisture barrier properties, it is claimed. Further, these films can easily be die-cut and punched, and display good stiffness for dispensing.

Used for both in-line and off-line lidding processes, this product is available in standard thickness of 50, 75 and 85 microns. It can also be supplied at varying thickness on customer demand.

Pankaj Poddar, Cosmo Films CEO, said: ‘We saw both end consumers and printers facing challenges while using unit packs especially for packaged drinking water. The consumers invariably found it challenging to peel open the pack without spilling and label printers faced issues with finding the right adhesives for heat sealing of the lidding film. Looking at the need gap, we have developed a cost effective universal product where all that the printer needs to do is to print, die cut and supply the film to the brand. The film can also be sealed at lower sealing temperatures of 140-150 degrees C.’