Monday, August 31, 2009

What Are The Benefits Of Gusseted Poly Bags?

By Jimmy Longstage

Gusseted poly bags are manufactured with a tubular production and a durable bottom seal. These are pleats made into bags which have sides and balloon out to hold the product in a box shape.

Bags such as these have expandable squaring bottoms. This allows for more fillable space when the bag is opened. It eliminates plastic bag corners that usually stick out, called "dog ears".

Gusseted poly bags are made of Low Density Polyethylene or LDPE plastic film that meets FDA or USDA specifications. The thickness requirements as stated in the Federal Specifications A-A-3174 are + or - 20%. The size may vary according to the customer's requirements.

The bag dimensions are measured outside by width x depth x length. The width is measured across the opening of the bag; the depth is the fully extended gusset; and the length runs from the opening to the bottom.

Gusseted poly bags have a lot of packaging uses. Many companies use Gusseted poly Bags as cheaper alternative to square bottom covers. A lot of companies also use these bags as alternative to other packaging needs.

These bags are also perfect for irregularly shaped items that would not fit into standard flat poly bags. The gussets expand easily to fit over unconventionally shaped or bulky products. These bags can be used for top sheets or dustcovers. It has larger sizes that can be used as liners for cartons or large bins. It also has available gauge for heavy duty protection of bulky parts and equipment.

These bags are designed to keep items clean before shipping. It can protect items safe from harmful elements or conditions like moisture, dust, and scratches. Gusseted poly bags can be stapled, taped, heat sealed, or twist tied. These flexible features make the gusseted poly bags for different packaging needs. The flexible features stated can make these bags perfect for different packaging needs.

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