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Slitting Pearlized Film for Flexible Packaging

Pearlized or pearlescent films are often used in packaging and decorative applications. The presence of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and pearlite pigment serves to achieve the desired visual (white, opaque and pearlescent appearance) and performance characteristics. The film is abrasive due to the presence of CaCO3, so it's crucial to choose cutting tools and parameters that can withstand such abrasion.

Resilient Post Consumer Recycled Shrink Film Slitting

When it comes to PCR shrink foil, it's important to note that slitting this material poses certain challenges that may not be encountered when working with standard shrink foil. Fortisblades has found that our Fortis+ products have the best qualities to tackle these challenges.