Definition
Flexible packaging material supplied in rolls for use on automated FFS equipment, rather than premade packages.
Applications
- VFFS/HFFS operations
- Sachet packaging
Benefits
- Lower cost per pack at scale
- Faster packaging
- Enables on-line forming flexibility
Industry Examples
- Medical: roll-fed forming for sachets and small component packs.
- Industrial: roll stock for automated parts bagging and kitting.
- Electronics: supplied to automated pouching lines producing moisture barrier bags in high volumes.
FAQ
Q: What roll stock specs matter most?
A: Width, gauge, COF, seal window, and print registration.
Q: How do you prevent telescoping?
A: Proper winding tension, cores, and storage conditions.