{"id":22625,"date":"2026-02-18T08:00:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T08:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teamplast-srl.it\/?p=22625"},"modified":"2026-02-18T08:13:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T08:13:34","slug":"film-in-bobina-ldpe-come-scegliere-spessore-e-materiale-giusto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teamplast-srl.it\/en\/film-in-bobina-ldpe-come-scegliere-spessore-e-materiale-giusto\/","title":{"rendered":"LDPE film in reels: how to choose the right thickness and material"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Less waste, more efficiency, more sustainability<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When talking about <\/span><b>LDPE film in reel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of the most frequently asked questions is:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>\u201cIs it better to be generous with the thickness, so it doesn&#039;t break?\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A legitimate question, but one that often leads to an inefficient choice: <\/span><b>the over-thickness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In this article we explain, in a simple and practical way, why <\/span><b>choose the right thickness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the LDPE film allows to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">save<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work better<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduce environmental impact<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>without compromising product protection.<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is LDPE roll film and why is it so popular?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>LDPE film in reel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is among the most used plastic packaging in the following sectors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">industrial<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to feed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">logistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find employment for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">automatic packaging<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">product protection<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bandage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">separation and coverage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its success depends on well-defined characteristics:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">big <\/span><b>flexibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good <\/span><b>tear resistance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>excellent workability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on automatic machines<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>recyclability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as a material <\/span><b>monomaterial<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>The false myth: \u201cMore often is always better\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common belief is that <\/span><b>increase the film thickness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> automatically means greater security.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actually:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>does not necessarily improve protection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the product<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>increases consumption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> uselessly plastic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ago <\/span><b>raise costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> industrial and environmental<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>reduces sustainability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the packaging<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often, a well-designed film with <b>optimized thickness<\/b> works better than a thicker but inefficient one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What does \u201cright thickness\u201d really mean?\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the correct thickness <\/span><b>it&#039;s not a coincidence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It must be done on the basis of some fundamental factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Type of product to be packaged<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following should be considered:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>weight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>presence of edges<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or sharp corners<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>risk of perforation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A light, regular product requires less thickness than a heavy or irregular one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Type of use<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each function requires a different evaluation:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">simple <\/span><b>dust protection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>packaging for transport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>industrial storage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>logistics handling<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. Mechanical characteristics of the film<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Count <\/span><b>not only the thickness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but also:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>tear resistance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>puncture resistance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>elasticity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>quality of LDPE raw material<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A well formulated polyethylene film ensures <\/span><b>high performance even with reduced thicknesses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Type of machine used<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The film must be:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>compatible with the automatic line<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>sliding<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> And <\/span><b>stable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in progress<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>homogeneous<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during the unwinding and welding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too thick a film can cause:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jams<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">imperfect welds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">production slowdowns<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Over-thickness: a hidden cost<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a thicker film <\/span><b>of the necessary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involves:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">higher plastic consumption per reel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>more weight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Therefore <\/span><b>plus shipping costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>increase in the CONAI Environmental Contribution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>more waste to be disposed of at the end of its life<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing even just a few microns can generate:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>significant economic savings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>concrete reduction of environmental impact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is what we mean by <\/span><b>measurable sustainability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not only declared.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Less thickness \u2260 less safety<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most common fears is that <\/span><b>reduce the thickness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may increase:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">film breaks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">machine stops<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">production waste<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the contrary, <\/span><b>when the film is designed correctly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improves the <\/span><b>stability in line<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they are reduced <\/span><b>scraps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they are obtained <\/span><b>more consistent performance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key is <\/span><b>custom design<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not simply reduce.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>LDPE and recyclability: a concrete advantage<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LDPE reel film is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>monomaterial<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>easily recyclable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through separate plastic waste collection<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">part of <\/span><b>consolidated recycling chains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing the thickness also means:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>less plastic placed on the market<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>same level of protection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>greater balance between function and sustainability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#039;s not a question of &quot;less plastic&quot;, but of <\/span><b>better used plastic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Teamplast approach<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Teamplast <\/span><b>we do not offer standardized solutions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our method includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>technical analysis of the actual use of the film<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>optimization of structure and thickness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">customization according to specific needs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We often help clients to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>reduce the thickness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> maintaining or improving performance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>reduce costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> operational and environmental<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>optimize packaging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depending on the production line<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the <\/span><b>correct thickness of LDPE film in reel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>avoid waste<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>work better<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>save<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>increase real sustainability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Over-thickness is not synonymous with safety<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it&#039;s just <\/span><b>extra material that is not needed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to understand if the film you use today is really the most suitable for your production, Teamplast is available to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a\u2019<\/span><b>personalized technical analysis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">without standardized solutions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with a concrete and sustainable vision of packaging<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamplast-srl.it\/en\/contatti\/\"><b>The right plastic, used in the right way, makes the difference.<\/b><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meno sprechi, pi\u00f9 efficienza, pi\u00f9 sostenibilit\u00e0 Quando si parla di film in bobina LDPE, una delle domande pi\u00f9 frequenti \u00e8: \u201cMeglio stare larghi con lo spessore, cos\u00ec non si 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