Liz Gyekye / packagingnews.co.uk
Hi-Cone develops new polymer inspired by
bullet proof vests
Multi-packaging specialist Hi-Cone has developed a new polymer called LDPE+ and claims that it can reduce packaging volumes by up to 17%.
Hi-Cone said that it took its inspiration from super lightweight bullet proof vests to make its new polymer.
In a statement, the company said that it has achieved this latest development by combining its plastic with a compound known as metallocene.
It said the “same process has been used elsewhere to produce polymers that can withstand bullets”.
According to the supplier of plastic-based multi-packaging systems for beer, soft drink and general products industries, the polymer “substantially strengthens the material, allowing less material to perform in exactly the same way” as traditional formats.
Hi-Cone Europe business development director Ton Hoppenbrouwers said: “The inclusion of metallocene in our products has allowed us to make further weight reductions whilst maintaining all other characteristics.
“We believe the added benefits of using this compound will be felt across the entire life cycle, from supplier to end consumer. Our commitment to product development will enable us to remain at the very forefront of multi-packaging solutions.
“We had got to the point with our standard LDPE material where further volume reductions would be detrimental to the product. Through a process of evaluation and refinement we settled upon the current compound. You could almost call this LDPE+.”
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