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Laminates for packaging purposes

Fatra’s Folam® multi-layer laminated foils are primarily designed for the production of flexible packaging materials.

These flat materials are mostly of foil type and their underlying layer comprises BOPET film.

Specifications

Type	Composition	Design	Application	Thickness (µm)
OANN 0722	PET / PE	PET film affixed to multi-layer PE film	Food packaging – for special contents (e. g. spices, sauerkraut)	52 – 170 12/40 – 100/70
OBDN 0722	PET / PE	PET film, aluminium-coated on the inside, affixed to coloured PE film	Food packaging	52 – 106 12/40 – 36/70
OCAN 3222	PET / PE	Coloured PET film affixed to PE film	Packaging for foodstuffs and technical items	37 12/25
OCNN 0722	PET / PE	PET film affixed to multi-layer coloured PE film	Food packaging – for special contens (e. g. spices, sauerkraut)	52 – 82 12/40 – 12/70
OMDN 0722	PET / PE	PET film, aluminium-coated on the inside, affixed to PE film	Packaging for foodstuffs and technical items	52 – 122 12/40 – 12/110
OPNN 0722	PET / PE	Multi-layer PE film, printed on the inside, affixed to PET film	Food packaging	52 – 82 12/40 – 12/70
OWDN 0722	PET / PE	Coloured PET film, aluminium-coated on the inside, affixed to PE film	Food packaging	52 – 82 12/40 – 12/70

OABN 0522	PET / PP	PP film, with anti-fog treatment, affixed to PET film	Food packaging – for meat products. Anti-fog treatment eliminates condensation	42 – 82 12/30 – 12/70
OABN 0722	PET / PP	PET film affixed to PP film	Food packaging suitable for sterilization and pasteurization	52 – 82 12/40 – 12/70
OABN 2122	PET / PP	PET film affixed to PP film	Packaging for foodstuffs and technical items	49 – 115 19/30 – 75/40

OMIN 0412	PET / paper	PET film, aluminium-coated on the inside, affixed to paper	Semi-finished products for food packaging, thermal bags	48 12/36

Used materials

PET Al PE PP paper

PET (polyethylene terephthalate) is a hard and clear polymer material with extremely good mechanical features. It shows excellent tear resistance; it can resist high pressures without breakage; it is used to produce packaging for beverages – PET bottles.
PET material is also suitable for the production of extruded foil. Subsequent biaxial stretching of the foil (in both directions) significantly improves strength in both directions. It is used as a packaging material in gift packs or as baking foil. In foil form, PET is highly resistant to steam and gas permeability, thereby providing protection to the packaged products, while also being resistant to the effects of the oils and fats in the packaged foodstuffs.
PET can be combined with other materials to create multi-layer packaging, the features of which are modified for the specific application – the packaging of aromatic spices, cheese, smoked meat, etc. Upon request, such foils may possess different colours, be imprinted or metal-coated (cosmetics, toothpaste) or laminated (packaging for pet feed).
Typical examples of PET applications include:
- Fibres in the textile industry – dressmaking, winter jacket wadding (padding).
- Bottles for beverages, in particular for sparkling and alcohol-free liquids.
- High-speed boiling pouches, precooked food bags, packaging for non-perishable food.
PET is easily recyclable. PE bottles sorted from municipal waste are frequently reprocessed into fibres.

Aluminium (chemical symbol Al, Latin title Aluminium) is a very light metal of a whitish-grey colour and a very good conductor of electrical current. It is widely employed in electronics and in alloys for aircraft, as well as many other applications.
Aluminium is popular due to its relatively high chemical resistance and low weight. Rolling it into a thin foil results in kitchen foil, which is used in baking and roasting or as a protective packaging material for various applications.
Aluminium is also employed to produce flexible packaging foils. An aluminium layer is usually steamed onto plastic foil by electrical discharge in a vacuum.

PE (polyethylene) is the most widely used plastic in the world. Annual production exceeds 90 million tons. Developed back in 1933, it gave rise to the plastics popular today, which have transformed the way people live. From a chemical perspective, the structure of polyethylene is very simple, so its manufacture is relatively easy and inexpensive. Due to its density, polyethylene is classified as two major types: low-density (LDPE) and high-density (HDPE), while a third type is referred to as linear low-density PE (LLDPE).
Both types of PE are easily processed by plastic-processing technologies, and products of various shapes and sizes can be made. In general, polyethylene has excellent strength, high toughness and ductility; products may be transparent or coloured with pigments. The common methods for processing PE are extrusion (2D products) and injection-moulding (3D products).
Popular uses of polyethylene include:
- Flexible packaging – bags for fresh and frozen food products, shopping bags, extensible foils.
- Solid packaging – bottles for detergents and cosmetics, canisters, barrels, large-size containers.
- Domestic products – kitchen dishes.
- Tubes and pipes
Polyethylene may be recycled. It is widely present in communal waste, hence efforts are made to sort (the yellow container for sorted waste) and reuse it.

PP (polypropylene) is the second most frequently used material in Europe, accounting for 20% of plastic consumption. Polypropylene is similar to polyethylene in terms of features and potential applications, hence both polymers are classified as polyolefins. However, in contrast with PE, PP possesses higher strength and consistency. Since its melting temperature is higher, it also shows good temperature stability. The consistency of PP lends good dimensional stability to products.
Polypropylene can be found almost anywhere: in packaging materials, household appliances, clothing, means of transport and many other places. More than half of the world’s PP production is given over to packaging. It is also used in technical applications.
It is used in the production of:
- Packaging – flexible foils, pots for dairy products and beverage machines, moulded trays, lids/caps for packaging and bottles, bags, notebook covers.
- Textiles – fibres (thermal underwear, carpets), strings, cords, binding strips.
- Pipes – tubes of various diameters for water and other liquids.
- Automotive parts – bumpers, tanks, cable sheathing.
- Consumer goods – ball-point pens, measuring jugs, trays, small items including promotional products.
- PP is used also in the production of plastic currency.

Paper is a soft material shaped in flat sheets produced by fibre compaction, usually a pulp fibre.
Carton is a hard paper of higher surface density (paper weight), usually more than 150 g/m2. It is thicker than regular paper, but thinner than cardboard, the surface density of which is usually more than 250 g/m2.
Fatra primarily uses paper or carton in the production of multi-layer laminated materials (lamination with BOPET film).

Applications

Food packaging – for caustic contents (e.g. spices, sauerkraut).
Lids for the packing of foodstuffs (with a peel effect – for welding to PE packaging materials only).
Food packaging – for meat products, sterilization and pasteurization. Anti-fog treatment prevents misting.

Packaging for food and technical items.
Decorative wine funnels.
Semi-finished products for packaging foodstuffs
Thermal bags.

Areas of use

Laminate structure

Layers	Type of material
Underlying layer	PET, PP, PE, BOPP, paper or cardboard
Barrier layer	Metal deposition (metallization)
Adhesive layer	Glue
Weldable or adhesive layer	PE, PP, paper or cardboard

Collection of shapes

Downloads

Fatra_BOPET leaflet 2019
- Fatra_BOPET leaflet 2019
- Fatra Folam - catalogue sheets
- Fatra Folam - marking
- Fatra Folam - product overview
- Fatra Folam - packing

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