Flexfilm is the UK’s leading independent specialist polyethylene extruder. Operating from a purpose built 20,000 ft factory (on a two acre site) in Winsford, Cheshire, the company supplies film throughout the UK and to other EU countries.
The company has a highly experienced team of people that have proven track records in the industry over many years.
The company’s core philosophy is based around manufacturing excellence; whether we are supplying films to convertors or packaging films for use on high speed lines, we understand that the consistency of OUR products has a significant effect on the productivity of our customers.
Understanding needs, designing products and then delivering them consistently month to month is what our business growth has been based on and our future depends on.
Extrusion Capabilities
Flexfilm has a wide range of extrusion capabilities that is continually developing. The list below gives an overview; please contact us with questions
1. Material capabilities
- Polymers
LDPE
LLDPE
MDPE
HDPE (up to 10%)
VA & deep freeze materials
Metallocene rich
Degradable polymers
Recycled polymers (up to 100%) - Colours and Additives
Full colour range capabilities (tinted or opaque, single, bi or tri colour films)
Full range of additives (including range of UV protection options)
2. Machine Capabilities
- 24/7 manufacturing
- Up to 3 layer co-extrusion
- Widths
Layflat tubing from 400 to 2300 mm width (dependent on gauge)
Centre fold sheeting with a folded width of between 200 to 2300 mm (dependent on gauge)
J-Fold Sheeting with a folded width of between 250 to 2300 mm (dependent on gauge)
Single wound sheet from 150 to 2250 mm width (dependent on gauge)
Double wound sheet from 150 to 2250 mm width (dependent on gauge)