FFS film

Looking for a reliable manufacturer of FFS films? KIVO Plastic Packaging has been developing and manufacturing high-quality FFS films for a variety of packaging processes since 1966. Our films are designed for stable processing, high output and recycling within existing PE streams.

Reliable manufacturer of FFS film,tailored to your application

KIVO produces FFS films in various versions, both transparent and coloured. Our films are suitable for horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal applications and in practice are widely used on vertical packaging machines. In that case, they are also referred to as VFFS films.

We supply FFS film with the following specifications and options, among others:

We produce film with the following options:

  • LDPE, MDPE and HDPE, including bio-based variants
  • Mono-PE and co-extruded structures
  • All widths up to 180 cm
  • Thickness from 25 to 200 microns
  • Smooth or non-slip version
  • Transparent or coloured
  • Micro and macro perforation
  • UV-resistant
  • Suitable for freezing
  • Anti-slip properties
  • Printing in up to 8 colours

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The benefits of our FFS film

  • High output:The formulations of our FFS films are tailored to ensure a stable and uniform packaging process, contributing to a high number of cycles per minute.
  • Replacement of laminate films: Our mono-PE FFS films have been developed as an alternative to traditional multilayer laminate films. These structures are fully recyclable within the PE chain.
  • Limited downtime: Due to consistent quality and good processability, operators in practice experience little unplanned downtime on packaging machines.

Packaging machines which our Folies handle well

Our FFS films are suitable for a wide range of packaging machines. These include GEA's CX series and Syntgeon's SVX series on which our films are processed smoothly according to the FFS principle.

Want to know if our FFS film is suitable for your specific machine configuration? Then contact us for technical tuning or references.

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Our FFS Film is used for many applications

For different markets and products, KIVO develops specific FFS film recipes, tailored to product properties and processing conditions. Our films are used for, among others:

  • Potato products such as chips and slices
  • Frozen products such as vegetables, fruit, meat and fish
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Cement
  • Gravel and stone
  • Hay and wood fibre
  • Cat litter
  • Powders
  • Potting soil
  • Rice and pasta
  • Seeds and nuts

 

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FFS film for frozen foods:

In the frozen food industry, it is important that packaging materials offer protection against freezer burn, moisture and oxygen, while remaining easily processable on automatic packaging lines.

Our FFS film for frozen foods, including through IQF, has been developed with the following features, among others:

    • Good barrier effect
      • Limits the influence of moisture and oxygen and helps maintain product quality.
    • High seal strength
      • Ensures a reliable, leak-proof seal, even at low temperatures.
    • 100% recyclable
      • Mono-PE structures that fit within existing recycling streams.
    • High gloss and/or transparency
      • Suitable for clear and functional product presentation.
    • Mechanical strength and tear resistance
      • Reduces risk of damage during filling, transport and storage.
    • Compatible with automatic packaging machines
      • Developed for stable processing on VFFS systems, among others.

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Contact us

Are you looking for the optimal FFS film for your packaging process? Or would you like to know how our film performs on your packaging machines? At KIVO Plastic Packaging, we like to think along with you.

Contact us for advice, test samples or a customised quotation. Our experts will be happy to help you find the right packaging solution.

Product specifications

Dimensions
Thickness range
25 to 200 µm
Width range
11 to 220 cm
Length
Unlimited
Maximum roll or bag size
For frozen food, the film width is generally between 53 and 83 cm. For larger packaging, widths of 103 or 107 cm are also used. The maximum film width is 220 cm.
inner core
76 mm / 152 mm
Maximum roll diameter
50 mm to 500 mm
roll weight
25 kg up to 800 kg
Boiler material
Plastic, cardboard
Pallet material
Wooden pallets, Plastic pallets, Euro pallets, Other standard sizes (upon request)
Materials
  • LDPE
  • MDPE
  • HDPE
  • LLDPE
  • Mono PE
  • COEX
  • Bio-based variants
  • PIR
  • PCR (if permitted)
  • Recyclable structures
  • Food safe
  • Non-food applications
Printing
  • Up to 8 colours flexographic printing
  • HD Flexographic Printing
  • Inside printing available
  • External printing
  • Full moon
  • Halftone printing
  • Line weight
  • Photo quality
  • PMS colours
  • Spot colours
  • Matte finish
  • Glans
  • Lak
  • X-Rite colour management
Finish
  • Perforated
  • Microperforation
  • Easy Open
  • Easy peel
  • Antistatic
  • Carry Handle
  • Lip (not with FFS)
  • gusset
  • bottom fold
  • Centre-fold (V-fold / centre-folded film)
  • Lasnaden
  • Resealable
  • Koudlas
  • Hot tack
  • Low SIT
  • slip additives
  • Anti-lock
  • UV-resistant
  • Corona pre-treatment
  • Matte or gloss
Processing options
  • ULMA
  • Fuji
  • Bosch / Syntegon
  • Rovema
  • Hayssen / BW Packaging
  • Sandiacre
  • GEA
  • Ilapak
  • Omori
  • Audion
  • SBB vertical shaft
  • Horizontal FFS
  • Flow pack
  • Sleeve machines

Not limited to the above systems.

Product features
  • High puncture resistance
  • High tear resistance
  • Good sealability
  • Low sealing temperature
  • High hot tack
  • Low and high COF
  • High transparency
  • High gloss
  • Matt finish
  • Strong weld
  • High rigidity
  • Tall rack
  • Low rack
  • Freezer-proof
  • Chemically resistant
  • Damp-proof membrane
  • Good machine cycle
  • Low downtime
  • High OEE
  • Low TCO
Applications
  • Potatoes
  • Onions
  • Carrots
  • Chips / Fries
  • Vegetables
  • Fruit
  • Brood
  • Meat
  • Sleep
  • Fish
  • Cheese
  • Snacks
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Building materials
  • Potting soil
  • fertilisers
  • Minerals
  • Split
  • Pebbles
  • Chemistry
  • Textile
  • Cotton
  • Industrial parts
  • Retail
  • E-commerce
  • Logistics
Sustainability
  • Mono-material
  • PPWR-proof design
  • Recyclable
  • Design for Recycling
  • Reduce if possible
  • Thickness optimisation
  • Format optimisation
  • PIR possible
  • PCR possible (if applicable)
  • Bio-based possible
  • ISCC PLUS possible
  • RecyClass compatible
  • Circular Plastics Alliance
  • LCA support
  • CO2 reduction pathways
  • EcoVadis compatible
Certifications
  • BRCGS Packaging
  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 14001
  • ISCC PLUS
  • Food Contact
  • EU 10/2011
  • Reach
  • PFAS-compliant
  • SVHC
  • REACH Declaration
  • Declaration of Compliance
  • EcoVadis
Delivery
Minimum order quantity (MOQ)
from 500 kg up to full loads.
Production volume
from 500 kg, with possibilities for large serial volumes.
Delivery time
by agreement, usually from around 1.5 weeks.
Delivery options
  • Express production possible
  • Inventory software
  • Afro-descendants
  • Just-in-time deliveries
  • European delivery
  • Global export
Delivery area
  • Netherlands
  • Belgium
  • Luxembourg
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Ireland
  • Scandinavia
  • Spain
  • Portugal
  • Italy
  • Poland
  • Czechia
  • Austria
  • Switzerland
  • Eastern Europe
  • Other international markets
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