CUSTOMISABLE FLEXIBLE PACKAGING ROLLSTOCK W TAKO SINCE 1979
INTRODUCTION
The pharmaceutical industry in Malaysia is a thriving sector, contributing significantly to the country’s economic growth. This industry’s success is heavily reliant on the use of high-quality and reliable packaging solutions, particularly flexible packaging rollstock. This versatile material has emerged as a cornerstone of pharmaceutical packaging, offering a multitude of benefits that safeguard the integrity and effectiveness of pharmaceutical products.
According to a recent report by Datam Intelligence, the flexible packaging market in Malaysia is projected to reach a value of USD 350 million by 2025, driven by the increasing demand for convenience packaging and the growth of the pharmaceutical industry. This growth is further supported by the rising disposable incomes among Malaysian consumers and the expansion of e-commerce, which has increased the demand for single-serve and convenient packaging solutions.
Flexible packaging rollstock plays a crucial role in the pharmaceutical industry due to its ability to provide high barrier protection against moisture, oxygen, light, and other contaminants that could degrade or damage sensitive medicines. This material is also lightweight, flexible, and easy to use, making it an efficient and cost-effective packaging solution for pharmaceutical products.
THE USES OF FLEXIBLE PACKAGING ROLLSTOCK IN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES
The pharmaceutical industry is constantly evolving, driven by advancements in medical research and a commitment to patient well-being. Flexible packaging rollstock is keeping pace with this innovation, adapting to meet the ever-changing needs of the pharmaceutical landscape.
Here are several uses of flexible packaging rollstock in pharmaceutical industries:
- Packaging of solid oral dosage forms: The material provides excellent barrier protection and can be customized to accommodate various sizes and shapes of tablets, capsules, and other solid oral medications.
- Packaging of liquid pharmaceuticals: The material offers leak-proof and tamper-evident seals, ensuring the safety and integrity of liquid medications such as syrups, suspensions, and elixirs.
- Packaging of sterile medical devices: The material provides a high level of barrier protection against contamination and can be sterilized to maintain the sterility of the devices. Such products include sterile medical devices, such as syringes, catheters, and surgical instruments
THE ADVANTAGES OF FLEXIBLE PACKAGING ROLLSTOCK
Flexible packaging rollstock offers a multitude of advantages that make it an ideal choice for a wide range of packaging applications, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry.
Here are some of the key benefits of using flexible packaging rollstock:
- High Barrier Protection: Flexible packaging rollstock provides superior barrier protection against moisture, oxygen, light, and other contaminants that could degrade or damage sensitive products. This is particularly important for pharmaceutical products, as it ensures their efficacy, stability, and extended shelf life.
- Lightweight and Flexible: Flexible packaging rollstock is lightweight and flexible, making it easy to transport, store, and use. This reduces packaging costs and simplifies the packaging process, especially for high-volume production runs.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Flexible packaging rollstock is a cost-effective packaging solution compared to traditional rigid packaging materials. This is because it requires less material, reduces packaging waste, and lowers transportation costs.
- Versatility: Flexible packaging rollstock can be customized to accommodate various product sizes, shapes, and requirements. It can be formed into pouches, bags, wraps, and other packaging formats, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
- Sustainability: Flexible packaging rollstock can be made from sustainable materials, such as recycled or bio-based polymers, reducing its environmental impact. Additionally, it produces less packaging waste compared to rigid packaging options.
- Convenience and Easy Opening: Flexible packaging rollstock offers convenient and easy-to-open features, such as tear notches and resealable closures, enhancing user experience and promoting product consumption.
- Reduced Packaging Waste: Flexible packaging rollstock produces less packaging waste compared to traditional rigid packaging materials, contributing to environmental sustainability and reducing waste disposal costs.
THE SURFACE TREATMENTS OF FLEXIBLE PACKAGING ROLLSTOCK
In addition to improving product presentation, protection, and functionality, surface treatments modify the surface properties of flexible packaging:
- Corona Treatment: This process increases the surface tension of the material, improving ink adhesion and promoting printability. It is essential for achieving high-quality printing results.
- Anti-Static Treatment: This process reduces static electricity, preventing dust attraction and improving product handling. It is crucial for packaging sensitive electronic components or pharmaceutical products that require a dust-free environment.
- Coating: This process involves applying a thin layer of a coating material, such as acrylic or polyurethane, to the surface of the film. Coatings can provide various benefits, including improved barrier properties, gloss enhancement, and sealant compatibility.
- Lamination: This process involves combining multiple layers of film to create a composite structure with enhanced properties. Lamination can provide increased barrier protection, strength, and tear resistance, making it suitable for packaging sensitive pharmaceutical products.
THE PRINTING OPTIONS OF FLEXIBLE PACKAGING ROLLSTOCK
The printing techniques employed in flexible packaging play a crucial role in transforming flexible packaging rollstock into a tool for branding and differentiation.
- Flexographic Printing: This versatile printing method uses a rotating cylinder with raised ink-carrying areas to transfer ink onto the film. Flexographic printing is widely used for flexible packaging due to its speed, cost-effectiveness, and ability to print on a wide range of substrates.
- Gravure Printing: This method utilizes a recessed engraving cylinder to transfer ink onto the film. Gravure printing produces high-quality, detailed images and is often used for printing high-resolution graphics and intricate designs on flexible packaging.
- Digital Printing: This innovative technology employs digital data to create an image directly onto the film, eliminating the need for physical printing plates. Digital printing offers flexibility, personalization, and short-run capabilities, making it ideal for printing variable data, such as lot numbers and expiry dates, on pharmaceutical packaging.
- Offset Printing: This method transfers ink from a printing plate to an intermediate blanket and then onto the film. It is often used for printing high-quality labels and graphics on flexible packaging.
TAKO’S MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES
The pharmaceutical industry has stringent requirements for packaging materials, demanding high-performance solutions that ensure product integrity, protection, and compliance with regulatory standards. Advancements in manufacturing technologies have significantly enhanced the performance and customization of flexible packaging rollstock, making it an increasingly attractive choice for pharmaceutical applications.
TAKO Healthcare’s manufacturing capabilities, includes co-extrusion blown film, dry lamination, and slitting and rewinding, that are specifically designed to produce flexible packaging rollstock form. Rollstock is a versatile packaging material that can be easily converted into various pouch and bag formats using form-fill-seal (FFS) machinery.
TAKO Healthcare’s flexible packaging rollstock solutions are ideal for a wide range of pharmaceutical applications, including packaging for solid oral dosage forms, liquid pharmaceuticals, and sterile medical devices.
Here’s how TAKO Healthcare’s capabilities contribute to the production of flexible packaging in rollstock:
- Co-Extrusion Blown Film: This process produces multilayer films with tailored properties, ensuring high barrier protection and performance characteristics for rollstock packaging.
- Dry Lamination: This solvent-free lamination technique combines multiple layers of films, enhancing the barrier protection and strength of rollstock packaging.
- Slitting and Rewinding: This process precisely converts wide rolls of co-extruded or laminated films into narrower widths suitable for rollstock packaging applications.
TAKO Healthcare’s expertise in flexible packaging rollstock production extends to various aspects, including:
- Material Selection: The materials are carefully selected based on the specific requirements of the product, ensuring compatibility, barrier protection, and printability.
- Film Structure Optimization: The multilayer structure of rollstock films are optimized to achieve the desired performance characteristics, such as strength, flexibility, and barrier protection.
- Surface Treatment: The surface treatments are employed appropriately to enhance printability, adhesion, and overall compatibility with the packaging process.
- Printing Options: TAKO offers a range of printing options, including rotogravure and flexographic printing, to create high-quality graphics and product information on rollstock packaging.
- Customizable Solutions: TAKO also provides customized flexible packaging rollstock solutions to meet the specific requirements of pharmaceutical companies, including unique film structures, barrier properties, and printing designs.
TAKO Healthcare harnesses its advanced manufacturing capabilities and deep expertise in flexible packaging rollstock production to offer top-of-the-line flexible packaging solutions that precisely cater to the rigorous requirements of the pharmaceutical industry. Their solutions guarantee the utmost product integrity, protection, and regulatory compliance.
CONCLUSION
Flexible packaging rollstock has transformed the pharmaceutical industry, introducing a multitude of benefits that have revolutionized product protection, presentation, and sustainability. Its remarkable versatility, adaptability, and eco-friendly characteristics have driven its widespread adoption across a diverse range of applications.
Key benefits of flexible packaging rollstock in the pharmaceutical industry includes:
- Enhanced product protection and integrity: Flexible packaging rollstock offers outstanding barrier protection against moisture, oxygen, light, and external contaminants. This guarantees the preservation and extended shelf life of delicate pharmaceutical products. Our utilization of multilayer co-extrusion technology enables us to create innovative packaging solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.
- Improved mechanical strength and tear resistance: Packaging for pharmaceutical products is a complex process that requires handling, transport, and storage, often in harsh environments and at high temperatures. Flexible packaging rollstock can be engineered to be mechanically strong and tear resistant, allowing for the protection of sensitive pharmaceutical products and the integrity of the packaging throughout the entire supply chain.
- Controlled permeation rates for specific product requirements: Some pharmaceutical products need specific permeation rates in order to remain effective and stable. Multilayer Co-Extrusion technology allows you to precisely control permeation rates for different gases and vapors. This allows you to customize your packaging to meet the specific needs of your product. This controlled permeation protects your product from unwanted substances while allowing you to release desired gases, such as CO2 for moisture control.
- Reduced waste and environmental impact: Manufacturing advancements have resulted in the creation of eco-friendly flexible packaging options for the pharmaceutical sector. Multilayer co-extrusion optimizes material usage, cutting waste and lessening environmental impact. Digital printing allows on-demand printing without physical printing plates, further reducing waste and conserving resources. Furthermore, the lightweight nature of flexible packaging rollstock decreases transportation costs and fuel usage, leading to a smaller carbon footprint.
Flexible packaging rollstock offers numerous benefits that make it an attractive choice for a wide range of industries. With this material, you have the freedom to create packaging that fits your product like a glove, providing optimal protection, convenience, and shelf appeal.
What sets flexible packaging rollstock apart is its adaptability to a broad spectrum of packaging formats. From traditional pouches, stand-up pouches, and sachets to innovative shapes, sizes, and closures, the options are endless. This material can be printed with vibrant, eye-catching designs to captivate consumers and enhance branding opportunities. It also offers opportunities for sustainability, with options for recyclability, biodegradability, and source reduction.
TAILOR YOUR PACKAGING TO PERFECTION
TAKO Healthcare’s expertise extends beyond customization, encompassing a comprehensive understanding of the intricate details of flexible packaging rollstock. They meticulously select materials, optimize film structures, and apply appropriate surface treatments to ensure your packaging aligns perfectly with your specific product requirements.
EXPERIENCE THE TAKO HEALTHCARE DIFFERENCE
Experience the TAKO Healthcare Difference:
- Unmatched Customization: Create unique packaging that resonates with your target audience and elevates your brand identity.
- Exceptional Product Protection: Safeguard your products with barrier films that effectively shield against moisture, oxygen, light, and external contaminants.
- Sustainable Solutions: Minimize your environmental impact with eco-friendly materials and processes that prioritize sustainability.
Partner with TAKO Healthcare today and unleash the limitless possibilities of customizable flexible packaging rollstock. Experience the TAKO Healthcare difference and elevate your packaging strategy to new heights.
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