AmFlex Packaging: Complete Packaging Material Solutions for Every Application

For over 60 years, AmFlex Packaging Corporation has been a trusted partner for manufacturers and distributors across the Chicago area, delivering premium packaging equipment and the materials to match. From shrink film to strapping, AmFlex provides end‑to‑end solutions that keep packaging lines efficient, reliable, and cost‑effective.

A Full Range of Packaging Equipment Materials

AmFlex carries a wide selection of high‑quality consumables to pair perfectly with its packaging machinery:

• Shrink Films – Polyolefin (POF), Polyethylene (PE), and PVC films designed for clarity, strength, and performance in shrink tunnels.
• Flow Wrap Films – Oriented polypropylene (OPP), polyethylene, and multilayer laminates for food, retail, and industrial wrapping applications.
• Poly Bags & Tubing – LDPE and LLDPE bags, lay‑flat tubing, and sheeting for automated or manual bagging systems.
• Laminated Films & Pouches – Multi‑layer constructions with PET, PE, foil, or EVOH for high‑barrier protection and extended shelf life.
• Stretch Films – Durable LLDPE films to secure pallet loads and protect shipments in transit.
• Tapes, Strapping & Shrink Bands – Carton sealing tape, filament strapping tape, and tamper‑evident shrink bands for complete end‑of‑line security.

Materials Used with AmFlex Packaging Equipment

AmFlex provides a comprehensive line of packaging consumables tailored to support its shrink-wrapping, flow-wrapping, tray/bundle wrapping, strapping, and sealing machinery. These materials ensure smooth operation, regulatory compliance, brand presentation, and product protection.

1. Clysar® Shrink Film & Shrink Bundling Film

Used primarily with AmFlex’s shrink wrapping systems, these films are typically made from:

• Polyolefin (POF) – Offers smooth texture, clarity, stronger seals, and printability; now the industry standard for shrink wrap..
• Polyethylene (PE) – Durable and suitable for heavy or bundled packages; often co-extruded for barrier strength and printing capability.
• PVC – Once common, still used for specific retail sectors due to cling and visibility, though declining for environmental reasons.

2. Flow Wrapping Films (for horizontal wrappers)

Compatible with AmFlex’s horizontal/flow wrap equipment:

• Oriented Polypropylene (OPP) – Clear and rigid, widely used in food, snack bars, printed media, and retail overwraps; excellent for conveying product visibility.
• Polyethylene (LDPE or HDPE) – Employed in heat-sealable flow wraps; LDPE acts as heat-seal layer, while HDPE often pairs with sealant layers for structure and strength.
• Composite films / multilayer laminates – PET/PE, PET/Alu/CPP, etc., providing moisture, oxygen barrier or extended shelf life attributes for premium or sensitive products.

3. Laminated Films & Stand-Up Pouches

• Laminated films: Multi-material constructions that combine PET, BOPP, PE, aluminum foil, or EVOH layers—used for high-barrier applications in food, pharmaceuticals or retort pouches.
• Stand‑up pouches: Flexible, refillable-style packaging compatible with pouch filling and sealing lines; often made of PE, PET/PE, or foil laminates for strength and barrier performance.

4. Poly Bags & Stock Poly Films

For manual or semi-automated bagging systems:

• Polyethylene poly bags – including clear or printed LDPE/LLDPE bags for apparel, hardware, kit-packing, and parts protection.
• Lay-flat tubing or rolled poly sheeting: used in bagging systems and rollbag conveyors.

5. Pallet Stretch Film

For securing palletized goods with AmFlex’s stretch wrapping equipment:

• LLDPE stretch film: Machine- or hand‑applied, offers elasticity and strength; available in standard, extended-core, anti-static or bundling stretch types.

6. Tapes, Strapping & Shrink Bands / Labels

Used in sealing and end-of-line integration:

• Carton sealing tape: Pressure-sensitive tapes backed by oriented polypropylene or polyester film, in clear, tan or custom printed stock along with gummed water-activated tape for reinforced closures.
• Stock printed tape: Branded tapes for shipping/warehousing needs, available pre-printed, for promotional or identification use.
• Filament (strapping) tape: Reinforced polypropylene or polyester with fiberglass strands for high tensile strength when bundling heavy cases
• Shrink bands / shrink labels: Tamper-evident bands applied via shrink applicators, using similar materials to shrink films (POF, PE) tailored for bottles or containers

Sustainability and Performance Hand in Hand

AmFlex helps businesses balance efficiency with environmental responsibility by offering:

• Mono-material films and recyclable LDPE/LLDPE options.
• Expert guidance to minimize material usage and reduce waste.
• Custom solutions to meet evolving sustainability goals without sacrificing line performance.

Why Choose AmFlex Packaging

With decades of experience, AmFlex is more than a supplier—it’s a strategic partner offering:

• Comprehensive solutions for both equipment and materials.
• Expert support to ensure compatibility, efficiency, and performance.
• Reliable service and local knowledge that Chicago manufacturers trust.

When your packaging operation requires consistent quality, full lifecycle support, and the right materials for every machine, AmFlex Packaging delivers.