An APCO compliant top-web solution to seal to Mono RPET & APET-Based Packaging, helping food manufacturers and processers achieve packaging recyclability targets and reduce total pack costs.
Vektro-Lid
The Shift Towards Recyclable Packaging
Vektro-Lid allows food processors and manufacturers to seal to mono APET and RPET trays to improve total pack recyclability, by allowing a fully recyclable tray as well as compliance with APCO’s 2025 guidelines for flexible top-web films
Application
Vektro Lid is a flexible top web suitable for sealing to pet trays; Mono APET or RPET rigid trays, trays with APET sealing layers and thermoforming APET or RPET base webs.
The combination of rigid APET or RPET webs and trays and lidding films provides a cost-effective and environmentally friendly package.
Food Segments
Vektro Lid can be supplied in a range of barrier levels, ideally suited for various food packaging such as processed and fresh meat, poultry & seafood, fresh cut produce & fruit and microwavable ready meals.
Features & Properties
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Secure hermetic sealing properties.
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Excellent film flatness and stiffness.
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Low seal initiation temperature.
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Seals to mono APET and RPET.
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Peelable Seal.
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Total packaging cost reduction by switching to Mono Materials.
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Source reduction, low carbon footprint, low disposal cost by weight.
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Excellent transparent, gloss & clarity. Can be reverse printed and/or metalized.
General Specifications
| Properties | Units | Specifications | ||
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| Component | Gauge Micron | GSM | ||
| Structure | Layer 1 | High Barrier BOPP recyclable as PP | 18 | 16.4 |
| Layer 2 | Ink | 2 | ||
| Layer 3 | Adhesive | 3 | ||
| Layer 4 | PE seal recyclable as PE | 40 | 36.8 | |
| Total | 58.2 | |||
| Thickness | Micron | 62 including ink and adhesive | ||
| Yield | GSM | 58.2 | ||
| Barrier properties | MVTR | g/m²/ day @ 38 c 100%rh | High Barrier: <6 | Ultra High Barrier: <1 | |
| OTR | cc/m²/ day @ 23 c 0%rh | High Barrier: <6 | Ultra High Barrier: <1 | ||
| Seal Strength | N | 5 – 10 @ 140°C 1 sec. Dwell 4 bar pressure sealing to APET | ||
| Bond Strength | N | Min: 5 | ||
