Efficient and sustainable approach to recyclable paper packaging: Koehler Paper and HDG-Verpackungsmaschinen present their newly developed "pressure seal module" and flexible packaging paper
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- The HDG pressure seal module can process uncoated paper with no sealing layer into bags
- Specially developed flexible "NexPlus MC" packaging paper from Koehler Paper, featuring high mechanical strength for large packaging formats
- Significant savings potential in terms of material, energy and wear
The long-term collaboration between Koehler Paper, part of the Koehler Group, and HDG-Verpackungsmaschinen has resulted in a new innovation: For the first time, paper bags can now be produced and filled on horizontal form-fill-seal machines using the "pressure seal module" for the RB-300 HDG packing machine and the specially developed "NexPlus MC" packaging paper from Koehler Paper, which features high mechanical strength and no sealing layer. Possible formats are 3-edge sealing bags, folding flat-bottom bags (fully sealed) and double bags with a bag length of up to 250 mm and a width of at least 50 mm. The new packaging option can be used for all products that do not require an additional barrier, as well as for secondary packaging of dry products. Koehler Paper and HDG will showcase the innovation at the Interpack trade fair in Düsseldorf from May 4 to 10 at HDG's stand (space C31, hall 6).
The newly developed "pressure seal module" and Koehler's "NexPlus MC" packaging paper promise a significant savings potential and simple handling
Consumer demand for greater sustainability in consumer products is unequivocal. According to studies and surveys, the majority of consumers in Europe prefer packaging that contains little to no plastic. Koehler papers are ideally suited for use as packaging: The paper really delivers in terms of the primary purposes of packaging: to protect the contents and their surroundings as well as provide excellent processing properties. "Sustainable, recyclable packaging solutions made of 100% paper can now be produced using the new pressure seal module for packaging machines and our flexible "NexPlus MC" packaging paper, which does not require a sealing layer," explains Yevgen Zolotkovski, sales manager for flexible packaging paper at Koehler Paper, when describing the advantages of the new development. Marcus Behrens, managing director at HDG-Verpackungsmaschinen, adds: "The savings potential is enormous: Material costs drop significantly since no polymer layer is required for sealing, and we have achieved energy savings of 34% during production because hot sealing tools are not needed. In addition, there are fewer moving elements and fewer format parts overall on the packaging machine. This allows formats to be changed more quickly and results in less wear. The pressure seal module is available for all RB Simplex machines of standard design.
Sustainable packaging: Innovative paper solutions with ‘NexFlex®’ from Koehler Paper
With the NexFlex® product range, Koehler Paper has developed a unique and 100 per cent recyclable generation of flexible packaging papers. The aim here is to replace plastic in packaging by using so-called barrier paper wherever possible. The range covers a broad spectrum: It includes standard coated and uncoated papers used in laminates for pouches, sachets, and other applications, making them suitable for a wide range of packaging for food and non-food products. The next generation of papers for flexible packaging are sustainable barrier papers with functional surfaces for product-specific protection (NexPlus®). The NexFlex® product family also includes papers coated on one side with good dimensional stability and high smoothness (NexCoat®), as well as uncoated paper with a natural appearance (NexPure®). Various flexible packaging papers from Koehler Paper were awarded a score of 19 out of a possible 20 points by the environmental service provider Interseroh, along with the ‘Made for Recycling’ seal.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen/Yours sincerely
Ramona Haas Marketing & Kommunikation/Marketing & Communications
Koehler Holding SE & Co. KG
Tel: +49 7802 81-4240 Fax: +49 7802 81-5240 mailto: ramona.haas@koehler.com