A plastic bag is a non-woven one-piece poly container used to store, carry and pack a variety of items and materials. Although very thin and easy to carry, the plastic bag is durable and waterproof and will retain its shape under normal use. They are made from a variety of plastic polymers, but polyethene and polypropylene are the most common. Plastic shopping bags vary in density from high, low, medium and linear, but polypropylene bags have excellent chemical strength and durability.
VARIOUS TYPES OF PLASTIC BAGS
Plastic bags with gussets
Plastic bags with gussets The sides are folded for expansion during filling. Side gussets add volume to the bag, increasing capacity without stretching or changing the shape of the bag.
Antistatic Plastic Bag
Antistatic Plastic Bag is made with a special antistatic additive design to block static electricity and is designed for the storage of electronic components. They are available in different colours and plastic densities.
Biohazard Plastic Bag
The main purpose of the Biohazard Bag is to protect workers who need to handle dangerous goods. The biohazard bag is marked with a biohazard symbol and can be transparent, white, red, yellow, black, or blue, depending on the version. They must meet the standards of CDC, DOT, EPA, and OSHA for treating medical waste.
Plastic Shrink Bag
The Shrink Bag is designed for use with shrink film machines. Items that are stored, shipped or protected are placed in bags and transferred to a shrink film machine. The shrink film machine eats the dough until he contents are tightly sealed. A great way to store delicate items.
ADVANTAGES OF PLASTIC BAGS
Cheaper than paper and cloth packages:
plastic bags cost less than 0.25 cents, much cheaper than paper bags of 5 cents or more each. You’ll have to spend a few dollars on a reusable cloth bag. In short, buying plastic bags in bulk is beneficial for SMEs and profit margins.
Faster opening and packing: Save a few seconds by opening, packing and doubling the speed of opening and packing plastic bags. For this reason, it is often used by busy cashiers to keep queues running efficiently. In addition, plastic bags take up less space than paper bags, both during storage and at checkout. In contrast to plastic bags, reusable cloth bags take up more space and are fairly heavy.
Uses Less Energy: The plastic bag manufacturing process is energy efficient and contains less solid waste. Plastic bags use up to 40% less energy to manufacture and 70% less waste than
paper bags.
