About The Switch To Side-Sealed Bags
General FAQs About The Switch To Side Sealed Bags
Why are the BOPPF bags changing to a side-sealed style?
The equipment used to manufacture the fold over bottom bags is very old (nearly 70 years!) and we are no longer able to get parts, nor is this machine type manufactured any longer.
Why are the new bags side-sealed instead of crimp bottom?
We didn’t feel a crimp bottom was a suitable solution for our flat bags, as our priority was to maintain a “clean end” for our customers on the flat bags, since they are not typically used for standing up.
What happened to the old BOPPFH “heavy weight” bags?
The new side-sealed bags are 1.4 mil thick, and will replace both the standard weight 1 mil BOPPF and 1.5 mil BOPPFH bags.
When is the BOPPF bag style change occurring?
The switch has been occurring as we sell through existing inventory of the fold over bottom bags.
How can I tell if the bags I’m ordering will have a fold over bottom or be side-sealed?
SKUs that start with B have the old fold over bottom, whereas SKUs without B at the beginning are the new side-sealed style. For example, BOPPF1 (fold over) became OPPF1 (side-sealed).
Can I just order the old fold over style?
In many instances we do still have fold over inventory remaining. However, if you see a SKU starting with “OPP” for a particular item online, this means that we have sold out of the old fold over bottom in this size, and will not be producing more.
Can I do a custom run of the old style?
Until the equipment dies, we will accept custom orders for clear fold over bottom bags. Pricing for the 10,000 is at the base price (not quantity discounted) for the equivalent stock bag. Lead time will depend on our backlog, and could range from 4-10 weeks. Please contact a member of our sales team for more information.
Can I test a sample before ordering?
Yes! Please submit a sample request by clicking here.
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