Foils
Foil Types
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Diacetate is a transparent, thermoplastic foil made from cellulose acetate. It is characterized by its high flexibility and excellent optical clarity. Thanks to its environmental friendliness and biodegradability, it is frequently used in sustainable applications.
Advantages of diacetate
High transparency and optical quality
Biodegradable and environmentally friendly
High flexibility and easy processing
Good printability and finishing options
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Earth-First® is a plant-based PLA (polylactic acid) foil It is biodegradable and used as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics.
Advantages of Earth-First®
Biodegradable and compostable
High transparency and brilliance
Good printability
Sustainable packaging solution
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Rigid PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a particularly tough and durable plastic foil. It is dimensionally stable, chemical-resistant, and possesses excellent mechanical properties.
Advantages of rigid PVC
High rigidity and dimensional stability
Resistant to chemicals and weathering
Good printability and lamination properties
High impact resistance
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Hostaphan® is a high-performance BOPET (biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate) foil with excellent mechanical and thermal properties. It is used in various industrial and technical applications.
Hostaphan® Benefits
High tensile strength and dimensional stability
Chemical resistance and high temperature resistance
Good electrical insulation properties
High optical transparency
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Cellophan® is a biodegradable foil made from regenerated cellulose. It is characterized by its high transparency, breathability, and environmental friendliness.
Advantages of Cellophane®
Biodegradable and environmentally friendly
High transparency and gloss
Good printability and lamination
Moisture-regulating
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Kaladex® is an extremely high-performance PEN (polyethylene naphthalate) foil that offers improved heat and chemical resistance compared to PET films.
Advantages of Kaladex®
High heat resistance
Excellent mechanical properties
Chemical and weather resistant
Good electrical insulation
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Kapton® is a high-performance polyimide foil with exceptional temperature resistance. This film is widely used in demanding applications such as aerospace and electronics.
Advantages of Kapton®
Extreme heat resistance up to 400°C
Excellent electrical insulation properties
Chemical-resistant and durable
High mechanical strength
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Lumirror® is a biaxially oriented PET foil with outstanding mechanical and thermal properties. It is used in various industrial applications and offers high resistance to external influences.
Advantages of Lumirror®
High strength and stiffness
Excellent chemical and heat resistance
Very good printability and lamination properties
Outstanding electrical insulation properties
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Melinex® is a durable, flexible PET foil with excellent mechanical properties. It is used in a wide range of industrial applications and offers high temperature and chemical resistance.
Melinex® Benefits
High tensile strength and dimensional stability
Excellent moisture barrier properties
Chemical and heat resistant
Good printability and lamination properties
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MOPP (monoaxially oriented polypropylene foil) is a specially oriented polypropylene film with high tear strength in a specific direction. It is often used for industrial packaging and banding.
Advantages of MOPP
High mechanical strength in the longitudinal direction
Good printability
Weather and chemical resistant
Tear-resistant and flexible
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Mylar® is a versatile PET foil with high strength and excellent barrier properties. This foil is used in numerous technical applications and offers reliable protection and high dimensional stability.
Mylar® Benefits
Excellent mechanical strength
Excellent barrier properties against moisture and chemicals
High heat resistance and electrical insulation
Good printability and lamination properties
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Nativia® is a sustainable, biodegradable PLA (polylactic acid) foil used as an environmentally friendly packaging solution.
Advantages of Nativia®
100% biodegradable
Good printability and lamination properties
High transparency
Environmentally friendly packaging solution
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NatureFlex™ is a biodegradable, compostable cellulose-based foil. It offers an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional plastic packaging.
Advantages of NatureFlex™
100% biodegradable and compostable
Good moisture barrier properties
High transparency and excellent printability
Sustainable packaging solution
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OPP (Oriented Polypropylene) is a biaxially oriented polypropylene foil with high clarity and mechanical strength. It is widely used for packaging, labels, and printing applications.
Advantages of OPP
High transparency and gloss
Good tear resistance and mechanical stability
High moisture resistance
Excellent printability
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PE nonwoven is a lightweight, flexible, and durable polyethylene foil used as a carrier material in various industrial applications. It offers high tear strength and resistance to moisture and chemicals.
Advantages of PE nonwoven
High tear strength and stability
Water and chemical resistant
Breathable and flexible
Lightweight and easy to print
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PEN is a high-performance plastic with outstanding thermal stability, mechanical strength, and barrier performance. PEN foil are particularly suitable for demanding industrial applications.
Advantages of PEN
Higher temperature resistance than PET
Excellent dimensional stability
Good barrier against gases and chemicals
High mechanical strength
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PETGAG is a coextruded polyester foil made from a combination of PETG and APET. It offers greater flexibility than conventional PET foil and is particularly suitable for thermoforming packaging.
Advantages of PETGAG
High transparency and gloss
Improved impact resistance and flexibility
Good thermoformability
Environmentally friendly and recyclable
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PLA is a bio-based plastic made from renewable resources such as corn starch. The foil is biodegradable and ideal for sustainable packaging solutions.
Advantages of PLA
100% biodegradable
Good printability
Breathable and moisture-regulating
Transparency and gloss
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Polyamide foil is a high-performance plastic foil characterized by high temperature and chemical resistance. It is used in demanding technical applications, particularly in the packaging and electronics industries.
Advantages of polyamide
High temperature resistance
Chemical and solvent resistance
High mechanical strength
Good gas barrier properties
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Polyart® is a special synthetic paper foil with excellent printability and high resistance to moisture and chemicals. It is primarily used for labels, cards, and packaging.
Advantages of Polyart®
High-quality print quality
Waterproof and chemical-resistant
Tear-resistant and durable
Environmentally friendly and recyclable
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Polyethylene foil is one of the most widely used plastic foils with versatile applications. It offers high flexibility, is water-repellent, and resistant to numerous chemicals.
Advantages of Polyethylene
High flexibility and elasticity
Waterproof and chemical-resistant
Lightweight and environmentally friendly, recyclable
Easy to process and print
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Polyimide is a high-performance plastic with exceptional temperature resistance and electrical insulation. The foil is used in highly specialized technical applications.
Advantages of polyimide
Temperature-resistant up to over 400°C
Excellent electrical insulation properties
Chemical-resistant
Mechanically stable and durable
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Polystyrene foil is a transparent or white plastic foil with excellent processability and good chemical resistance. It is often used for packaging and advertising prints.
Advantages of polystyrene
Lightweight and cost-effective
High transparency
Good printability
Easy further processing
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Synthetic paper is an environmentally friendly, synthetic foil with a paper-like surface. It combines the advantages of paper with the durability of plastic and is used for high-quality printing and packaging solutions.
Advantages of synthetic paper
Waterproof and tear-resistant
High print quality and color vibrancy
Chemical-resistant and durable
Environmentally friendly and recyclable
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Tenolan® is a high-quality, biaxially oriented PET foil with excellent mechanical and thermal properties. It is used in numerous industrial applications, particularly in areas requiring high strength and durability.
Advantages of Tenolan®
High mechanical stability and tear resistance
Very good chemical and temperature resistance
Outstanding electrical insulation properties
Ideal for demanding printing and laminating applications
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Teonex® is a high-performance polyester foil with exceptional dimensional stability and excellent barrier properties. It is used in demanding technical applications.
Advantages of Teonex®
High temperature resistance
Excellent mechanical strength
Very good barrier properties
Good electrical insulation properties
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Tri-Acetate is a high-quality, thermoplastic foil based on cellulose acetate with improved temperature resistance and dimensional stability. This film is particularly suitable for optical applications and high-quality packaging.
Advantages of Tri-Acetate
High dimensional stability and temperature resistance
Excellent optical clarity
Chemical and moisture resistance
Sustainable and recyclable
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Tyvek® is an extremely robust yet lightweight nonwoven polyethylene foil characterized by its high tear strength and durability. It is widely used for protective clothing, packaging, and technical applications.
Tyvek® Advantages
Extremely tear-resistant and durable
Water and moisture resistant
Breathable yet dirt-repellent
Lightweight and flexible
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Upilex® is a high-performance polyimide foil that offers extreme temperature resistance and mechanical stability. It is used primarily in electronics and aerospace, where the highest demands are placed on material properties.
Advantages of Upilex®
Extremely heat-resistant (up to 400°C)
High mechanical strength and dimensional stability
Chemical-resistant and durable
Electrical insulation properties
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UPP (Unoriented Polypropylene) is a non-oriented polypropylene foil with high flexibility and versatility. It is primarily used for flexible packaging.
Advantages of UPP
High flexibility and elasticity
Good printability and lamination
Moisture-resistant
Good barrier properties
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Valéron® is a high-strength, laminated polyethylene foil specifically developed for demanding applications. It features exceptional tear and weather resistance and is widely used in industrial packaging and security documents.
Valéron® Benefits
High tear and puncture resistance
Weather and UV resistant
High chemical resistance
Excellent printability
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Soft PVC is a flexible plastic foil that remains elastic thanks to plasticizers. It is used for protective coverings, packaging, and technical applications.
Advantages of soft PVC
High flexibility and elasticity
Weather-resistant and durable
Good welding and bonding properties
Chemical-resistant
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Yupo® is a synthetic paper foil made of polypropylene that is characterized by high durability and excellent print quality. It is often used for durable printed products such as cards, labels, and promotional materials.
Yupo® Benefits
Waterproof and tear-resistant
Excellent print quality
Environmentally friendly, recyclable
High chemical resistance
HFZ 4
HFZ 4 Zick-Zack Veneer Splicer
The ideal unit for repair work. Easy and simple operation.
FW Mini 630
FW Mini 630 Zick-Zack Veneer Splicer
Machine for small veneer splicing work with all technical advantages of the large Zick-Zack glueing machines.
- Veneer thickness: appr. 0.4 - 2 mm
- Throat depth: 630 mm