Food packaging · PE flow wrap films
orfix NJB PE Flow Wrap Films for Printed, Frozen and Bulk Packs
orfix NJB PE flow wrap films focus on brand-owner printed flow packs, with rich, durable graphics applied directly to the pack. They run on both HFFS and VFFS and offer freezer suitability and high seal strength.
Beyond print, the range offers freezer and low-temperature suitability, high seal strength on the PE seal layer and hot-needle perforation where breathability matters. The films are produced and converted in house at the orfix and NJB facility in Maynooth, Ireland. Each reel is slit, finished and put through strict quality tests on site, so what reaches your line matches the specification you signed off.
Brand-owner print first
PE is our default for printed flow wrap: rich, durable graphics printed directly on the pack let the wrap do the work on the retail shelf.
Mono-PE structures
Where mono-PE collection and recycling streams exist, a mono-PE structure is the recyclable route.
HFFS and VFFS, freezer-ready
Runs on horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal machines, is suitable for freezer and low-temperature use, and offers high seal strength for secure, leak-resistant packs.
Overview of orfix PE flow wrap films
| Variant | Material | Thickness | Freezer suitability | Machine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Printed PE flow wrap (retail) | Mono PE | Grade-dependent, exact gauge agreed individually | Yes, brand-owner graphics | Suitable, confirmed on request | HFFS and VFFS |
| Freezer-grade PE flow wrap | Mono PE | On request, agreed individually | Yes, on request | Suitable for frozen and low-temperature filling, confirmed on request | HFFS and VFFS |
Key features
- Brand-owner print: rich, durable graphics printed directly on the flow pack for shelf presence, our default for printed flow wrap
- Freezer and low-temperature suitability: freezer grades stay flexible and seal reliably for frozen foods and cold filling
- Hot-needle perforation available for breathable or controlled-atmosphere packs
- Mono-PE structures support recyclability where mono-PE streams exist
- Ready for toast and sliced bread in printed bakery flow packs
- Thickness specified in micron for each grade, with the exact value agreed individually
- High seal strength on the PE seal layer for secure, leak-resistant flow packs
- Runs on both HFFS and VFFS flow wrappers (horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal)
- Suited to bulk powders on VFFS, including supplements and contract-manufactured bulk
- Slit and finished in house at Maynooth, so the reel matches the specification you approved
Industries and applications
Bakery and confectionery
Toast and sliced bread in printed PE flow packs, where a soft, sealable film and brand-owner graphics give the pack its presence on the shelf.
Printed retail flow packs
Brand-owner flow packs for retail, with graphics printed directly on the film for shelf presence.
Frozen foods
Printed PE flow packs built for the cold chain: PE stays flexible at low temperature and seals reliably for frozen filling.
Bulk powders
Bulk supplements and contract-manufactured products on VFFS: PE provides the seal strength and gauge for vertical form-fill-seal of dry powders, with print where the bulk pack needs identification.
Related films and overview
OPP flow wrap films
The clarity-led alternative for fruit, vegetables and bakery. OPP and PE are alternatives for a given pack: PE leads on print, seal strength and the cold chain, OPP on clarity and gloss.
Flow wrap films overview
An overview that compares OPP with PE, so you can choose the right film before you specify.
Vacuum and barrier bags
Where a higher oxygen barrier is the priority, vacuum and barrier bags cover meat, fish and cheese.
Thermoforming films
Where an inline, machine-formed pack suits the product, thermoforming films share PE and barrier structures.
Food packaging overview
The full orfix NJB food range and how to choose within it.
Sustainability in practice
Mono-PE is the recyclable option where PE collection and recycling streams exist. Recycled content (PCR) is not intended for film in direct contact with food; it belongs in secondary and transit packaging, for example when shrink-wrapping trays or multipacks such as six-packs of water.
We are candid about the trade-off: printed and barrier-enhanced structures can make recycling harder than with a plain mono-PE film. The more print and barrier a pack has to deliver, the more carefully its end-of-life route needs checking against your local recycling stream. If a brand puts compostability ahead of recyclability, compostable films are a specialist option, not an equivalent to a recyclable PE film.
Start a Packaging Consultation
Tell us four things and we will match the film to your line: your product and its shelf-life target, your machinery (HFFS or VFFS), the pack functions you need (hot-needle perforation, freezer suitability) and how the pack should look on the shelf, where print plays the leading role. From there we provide a material specification, a sample pack where it helps and a structure matched to your product.
Frequently asked questions
We would be pleased to advise you individually!
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