Metallizing Base BOPP Film -- For Vacuum Metallization With Thermal Strength,Good Transparency And Excellent Metallization Adhesion
| Material: | BOPP | Processing Type: | Extrusion |
| Strech Type: | Bi-axially Oriented | Thickness: | 10/15/20/30μm |
| Width: | Customized | Length: | Customized |
| Package: | Simple/vertical/suspend/horizontal | Corona Treatment: | One Side |
| Color: | Transparent | Density: | 0.91 |
| Gloss: | ≥85 | Haze: | ≤2.0 |
| High Light: | BOPP film for vacuum metallization,heat sealable BOPP film with thermal strength,metallizing base film with excellent adhesion |
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| Attribute | Value |
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| Product name | Metallizing Base BOPP Film -- For Vacuum Metallization With Thermal Strength,Good Transparency And Excellent Metallization Adhesion |
| Material | BOPP |
| Processing Type | Extrusion |
| Strech Type | Bi-axially Oriented |
| Thickness | 10/15/20/30μm |
| Width | Customized |
| Length | Customized |
| Package | simple/vertical/suspend or horizontal |
| Corona Treatment | one side |
| Color | Transparent |
| Density | 0.91 |
| Gloss | ≥85 |
| Haze | ≤2.0 |
Metallizing base BOPP film is a specially engineered biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film designed to serve as the optimal substrate for vacuum metallization. This process involves depositing a microscopic layer of aluminum (or other metals) onto the film's surface in a high-vacuum chamber. The primary purpose of this base film is to provide an exceptionally smooth, uniform, and receptive surface that allows for a brilliant, high-gloss metallic finish after coating. It acts as the critical foundation that determines the quality, performance, and efficiency of the final metallized product.
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Excellent Surface Smoothness: A nano-scale smooth surface is crucial to achieve a mirror-like, high-gloss, and pinhole-free metallic layer without defects.
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Low Heat Shrinkage: Exhibits outstanding dimensional stability under the heat of the metallization process, preventing wrinkles or distortion.
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High Barrier Foundation: While the metal layer provides the primary barrier, the BOPP base itself has good inherent moisture barrier properties, which are enhanced post-metallization.
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Flexible Packaging: The largest application area. Used for stand-up pouches, snack bags, coffee wraps, and confectionery packaging to create an attractive, high-barrier, and shelf-appealing product.
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Labeling: Widely used for premium pressure-sensitive labels (PS labels), particularly in the beverage, beer, personal care, and home care sectors, where a shiny, metallic look enhances brand perception.
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Lamination: Employed as a decorative and functional lamination layer with other films or paperboards for gift wraps, book covers, cigarette packs, and luxury cartons.
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Decorative & Specialty Products: Used for ribbons, gift wraps, holographic films, and insulation materials.
Using a dedicated metallizing grade BOPP film offers significant benefits over standard films:
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Optimal Metallizing Efficiency: Its specific design allows for higher machine speeds, lower aluminum consumption, and reduced waste during the vacuum deposition process, lowering overall production costs.
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Enhanced End-Product Performance: The combination of a superior base film and a uniform metal layer results in a final product with:
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Cost-Effectiveness: Provides the visual appeal and functional benefits of metal at a fraction of the weight, cost, and material usage compared to foil laminates. It also improves yield in downstream processes like printing and laminating.
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Sustainability Benefits: Compared to aluminum foil laminates, metallized BOPP films use over 99% less metal, are lighter (reducing transportation emissions), and are often recyclable in polypropylene streams, supporting light-weighting and source reduction goals.
| Property | Value |
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| Material | BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) |
| Application | Metallization |
| Thickness Range | 10/15/20/30μm |
| Width | Customizable (e.g., 500mm - 2000mm) |
| Seal Strength (0.5s) | ≥2.5(125℃) |
| Hot Tack Initiation | 120°C |
| Tensile Strength (MD) | 125 MPa |
| Tensile Strength (TD) | 240MPa |
| Haze | ≤2.0 |

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To ensure the longevity and performance of our BOPP film, please adhere to the following guidelines:
- Shelf Life: 6 months from the date of manufacture.
- Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
- Temperature Range: 10°C - 30°C.
- Humidity: Keep below 60% relative humidity.
- Handling: Avoid folding or creasing the film to prevent damage.