From food to other consumer durables, lamination has become a part and parcel of the manufacturing process. The finished products are laminated using the most suitable films so that they survive the wear and tear of the supply chain and can increase the lifespan on the shelves. One of the most important methods of laminating such products is thermal lamination. Over the years, this has been one of the best methods of packaging different products. Let us take a quick look at its advantages for various industries.

Pros of thermal lamination

  • More environment friendly than other options

If you compare the suitability of the laminating films made of different materials then thermal laminating films are ideal. These films are more environment-friendly and can be easily recycled. It also does not release any volatile chemical compounds that can harm our atmosphere or the workers on the premises.  This revolutionary laminating technique has changed the methods of many industries entirely in different countries.

  • Easily operable

The best part of this lamination technique is that it does not require any glue for sticking the specific parts. Only the application of heat is enough to keep them attached. In fact, the process will not have to wait for the glue to dry. Hence, the production time reduces and the efficiency of the manufacturing unit increases manifold. Thermal lamination has made the manufacturing process much easier.

  • Reliability in terms of quality

These days, BOPP films are used for such packaging. EVA is a unique chemical that is uniformly layered on this film. This layer melts when heated and sticks to the other part of the EVA surface. It not only takes less time but also does not distort the packaging shape as there is no extra layer enclosed. It also offers excellent colour that offers a strong bonding force.

  • Saves a lot of energy

As mentioned earlier, this technique does not need more time to dry the laminating surface due to the absence of glues. It saves a lot of energy as there is no need to install drying machines for settling the glues in the packaging. Thermal laminating films are ideal for saving energy and maintain a low price for the finished products.

  • Excellent colours and patterns

Thermal lamination can deliver the highest flexibility in terms of preserving the physical shapes and attributes of a product. Hence, it is easier to make a product look highly innovative without spending a fortune on packaging solutions. It also offers special colours and compatibility for different types of inks such as silver, gold, etc. Screen printing, glazing, hot stamping, sanding, etc can be done very easily with this type of lamination process. Hence, it is used in most of the packaging industries these days.

Verdict

Thermal laminating films have the best suitability with most of the food items. Whether it is easily perishable or can be stored on the shelves, this is the ideal packaging technique industries are adopting very fast and enjoying the above-mentioned benefits.