Packaging Classification (II) - Polyethylene Hybrid Packaging Bags Successfully Used in Disposable Cleaning Systems

(PE blend bags success for disposable bath system) The use of a metal polyethylene film added with an antimicrobial component in the disposable disposable patient bath system package provides hospitals with excellent treatment methods and performance characteristics, thereby saving Hospital time and expenses. Inventor Susan Skewes (VP ​​of Incline Technology) applied 20 years of nursing experience to Bag Bath, a prepackaged, disposable patient bath system. In the early stages of product development, Skewes was a nurse but she was very confident that she could succeed. This kind of system bathes the patient very early. It is not only safe, but it is also more hygienic than traditional basin-style bathing methods in many aspects. The most important thing is that the bag-type shower system also has the potential to save hospital expenses. However, having a successful product does not necessarily guarantee success. Skewes knows that product and market support are also needed to succeed, and that bag showers require very special packaging—the package is technically mature, attractive, user-friendly, and most importantly, overwhelmed with care. Professionals are easy to use. After testing Skewes's bag shower system on the line of a busy hospital, she went to Incline Technologies to refine, package and market the bag shower system. In order to successfully develop the packaging system, Incline Technologies visited North State Flexibles, a specialist film supplier, New England Extrusion, and Seal Strip. In fact, the flexible use of the final packaged hybrid film has earned Mobil the reputation of Incline Technology's gold supplier. Each package of the unique product bag-type shower system contains four or eight non-woven cotton blend fabrics, pre-moistened with steam, rinse-free detergents, and mild emollients. Based on modern skin sciences, the bag-type shower cleaning system contains only the ingredients that are most suitable for human use. It does not contain soap, soap, detergent or alcohol containing soap. Free rinse or drying is necessary, and the fabric can be heated in microwave or warm water. Considering the replacement of product costs, work, laundry and linen, the bag-type shower system is very practical and cost-effective for the hospital and provides an improved skin care method. Traditional soaps and bathtubs have flaws. First of all, cleaning is very difficult, and alkaline soap can weaken the skin's ability to resist microbial attack. Second, soap can reduce the natural oil produced by the skin. Moreover, strips of soap and reusable bathing equipment provide a hiding place for bacteria and increase the risk of cross-contamination. Skewe said that the improved packaging also requires further trial and error. For example, in the early packaging, the conventional polypropylene preformed bags laminated to the film were not sufficiently strong and insufficient to block the odor. They have developed a suitable scent for bag-type shower systems, but unfortunately, the earliest packaging does not have isolation properties and is not enough to maintain scent. As soon as you enter the hospital, you will feel the odor and immediately know that they have used a bag shower system. In the early stages of development, we realized that we needed better packaging. The end-user-friendly North State Flexibles was commissioned to develop a precise package that fits modern hospitals, and with increasing focus on yields, productivity will continue to increase. Because products need to be attractive at a certain price level, the level of production efficiency is particularly important. North State Flexibles specializes in converting printing, laminating, and various flexible film materials from conventional to unique bagged structures, as well as roll storage for retail and industrial use. Skewe said: "We chose North State because of their extensive experience in bag packaging. We also realized that he is flexible and innovative in packaging development and their advanced technology and creativity." Most of the packaging Development responsibilities have fallen to Rusty Reynolds, sales and marketing deputy manager, to develop bags for all purposes. Reynolds and the North State development team realized that it is necessary to remember that the end user is a nursing staff. The work of nurses is a busy career in a relatively cost-intensive environment. The challenge is to create a package that meets the needs of a clear definition when it comes to thoughtful, aesthetically pleasing feelings. Incline's technology requires North State Flexibles to design a package that can be filled quickly, improve efficiency by reducing overall costs, and meet good market demands. The end user needs the product to be easily opened and sealed and has good antibacterial properties. The packaging itself requires high-end painting art to convey the aesthetic needs, and for good health and safety considerations also have a good sealing performance. It is very convenient for nurses with rubber gloves to use them, and a synchronous design has been done in Incline's packaging equipment. North State Flexibles' specific high-quality graphics are implemented within the company from prepress to full completion. For the main packaging film, Mobil's 84AOH was chosen to provide oxygen, humidity, and isolated aromatic odors. After applying acrylic, the film feels very smooth. North State Flexibles has partnered with New England Extrusion (NEX) to provide antimicrobial performance and increase production speeds, which is critical to the success of the product. Reynolds said: “NEX is a reliable supplier of high-quality films and we chose them because they have the ability to develop new products.” NEX - The thin-film laboratory used is equipped with a large number of the latest equipment - in the decision to use metallocene - The blended polyethylene film was repeatedly tested several times before. Compared with the traditional linear film, the film has a lower heat sealing initiation temperature and a wider heat sealing time band. Metallocene has excellent heat seal strength and improved leak-proof performance in the sealing area. Due to the lower heat sealing temperature of the film and the successful implementation of the stripping strips in the production process, Incline Technologies increased the online speed by 43%. The sealed bag that Incline currently manufactures on Doboy/SIG Mustang IV is approximately 27 bags per minute. The increased line speed allows hospitals to save money on product prices. The nurse's idea was taken into consideration in the design, and the characteristics of the recyclable bags were clearly printed in the specification. Busy nurses can quickly put lightweight bags in their pockets. There is no problem opening and closing the bag with gloves. Because odors have always been a problem in hospitals, especially for some patients with oncological diseases - the side effects of their treatment usually include an increase in sensitivity to odors, so the packaging bag should have effective odor barrier properties. Skewes is very happy to work with all suppliers and developers. She said: "We can achieve what we know we can achieve, and enable us to transfer those savings to our customers."