22 May 2026

Downgauging from 80 to 50 µm in wood pellet and charcoal bags – one of the thinnest pellet bags on the market

Downgauging from 80 to 50 µm in wood pellet and charcoal bags – one of the thinnest pellet bags on the market

Location:

Poland (leading Polish manufacturer of wood pellets and charcoal)

Challenge:

The client packages products on a high-performance, premium FFS line – the fastest in their portfolio. Requirement: maximum reduction in film consumption without compromising line efficiency or bag strength under sharp pellet fractions.

Solution:

We implemented NEX-BAG FFS HQ 50 µm film instead of the standard 80 µm (a thickness reduction of ~37.5%) thanks to a 5-layer construction with mLLDPE and selective layer design for the specific application.

Results:

  • one of the thinnest pellet bags available on the European market
  • full maintenance of packaging line efficiency
  • significant reduction in plastic consumption per bag
  • readiness for PPWR requirements

Schedule a consultation

Simply submit the current film specification (μm, structure), FFS machine type, and bag weight. We will analyze the rest and propose a specific solution.

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