PET
PET is ideal for thermoforming lightweight, large capacity, high impact, shatter-resistant containers. It also demonstrates exceptional barrier properties against oxygen, water, nitrogren and carbon dioxide which facilitates longer product shelf-life. PET is found in food service packaging and in transparent clam-shell, tri-folds and trays that showcase retail products while addressing the concerns of product damage and loss.
APET
Amorphous polyethylene terephthalate has become one of the most widely used polymers in the food packaging industry. It is easily and readily recycled making it the material of choice by the major UK multiples.
Extremely toughGreat clarityLonger product shelf lifeRPET
Recycled APET contains at least 60% post consumer waste (PCW) from approved and certified sources. APET containers are collected, washed and re-extruded into sheet to be made back into direct food contact packaging.
All benefits of APETSustainableSafe for food contactOPS
Bi-Axially Orientated Poly-Styrene (OPS) is a lightweight material used throughout the bakery sector for flow-wrapping and clam-shells. It has a very high tensile strength which means low-gauges are feasible.
Excellent clarity, lustre and glossLow cost with high yieldNo odour or taste transfer to or from foodGreat rigidity and toughnessHIPS
High-impact polystyrene is made from general purpose polystyrene mixed with butadiene rubber. It is a versatile material widely used in consumer packaging and dairy applications. It is excellent for freezer use as it can be used in temperatures as low as -40 degrees celcius.
VersatileUsable at -40 degrees CLow densityPVC
Polyvinylchoride has been used for food packaging for over 50 years but is gradually becoming substituted by APET. Available in 190 micron and upwards, it is still widely used in the meat industry (with a PE coating) and pharmaceutical applications
Excellent clarityCost effectivePP
Polypropylene is a low density material resulting in a high yield and cost effective option for many applications. Used widely for poultry and other sealable trays, it is available in a homo or co-polymer grade
Can be used in MicrowaveLightweight and durableCo-PP excellent for freezer applicationsPLA
Polylactic acid is a biodegradable material derived from corn. Corn-starch is converted to lactic acid by fermentation resulting in a stiff but brittle material
Can be industrially compostedUsed for applications between 0 and +40C onlyOther materials used by Avoncourt include
PP/EVOH/PE: This sealable material has the best barrier against oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen
Anti-Static APET or PVC: Used for sensitive electronic packaging applications
BOCPS: New cavitated OPS material with a very low density