Our products are made in factories that produce the highest
quality of plastic packaging available. We take pride in our work and products;
rarely
do we have problems with our factories finished product?
Following certain equipment standards determine whether or not an over-sized or
under-sized product will be within limits. The products listed below are our
products and their description limitations:
Gauge Tolerances:
Rolls of film or bags AND boxes of bags, have designated weight on the orer. Stay within the target weights printed on the work order to maintain a target gauge tolerance of +/-10%.
Plastic (Poly) Bag Tolerances
The actual width and length measurements of our poly bags
can be slightly different than the dimensions listed below. The amount of the
difference which is tolerated as "within industry standard" depends
on the size and style of the bag. The following list of tolerances shows the
amount of different outcomes you may expect - And we strongly suggest that you
take these tolerances into consideration to avoid buying a product that may not
work for your intended purpose.
Zip Reclosable Lock Poly
Bags:
Zip Reclosable Lock bags' measurements represent the inside
dimensions of the bags. The width is the open side from left seal to right
seal, and length is from the zipper to the bottom. The top part of the bag
above the zipper is called the Lip. The lip is not included when measuring (L)
Length.
Zip Reclosable Lock Width Tolerances:
Under 4 inches + 1/8 inch / - 1/16 inch
4 inches up to 15 inches + 1/4 inch / -1/8 inch
15 inches and up to 30 inches + 1/4 inch / - 1/4 inch
30 inches and up to 60 inches + 1/2 inch / - 1/4 inch
60 inches and up to 80 inches + 1/2 inch / - 1/4 inch
80 inches and above +1 inch -1/2 inch
Zip Reclosable Lock Length Tolerances:
2 inches to < 6 inches + 1/8 inch / - 1/16 inch
6 inches to < 12 inches + 1/4 inch / -1/8 inch
12 inches to < 24 inches + 1/4 inch / - 1/4 inch
24 inches to and above + 1/2 inch / - 1/4 inch
Flat Poly Bags
Flat poly bag measurements represent the inside dimension of
bags under 12 inches in length. The first dimension is always the width
(opening), and and the second dimension is always the length. Flat poly bags of
12 inches or longer are measured from the opening to the bottom of the bag
including the space used to make the seal, so please calculate an extra 1/4
inch to 1/2 inch to your length measurement when creating a new specification
for a bag of 12 inches or greater in length. The width is the open side from
left to right.
Flat Width Tolerances
Under 4 inches + 1/8 inch / - 1/16 inch
4 inches up to 15 inches + 1/4 inch / -1/8 inch
15 inches up to 30 inches + 1/4 inch / - 1/4 inch
30 inches up to 60 inches + 1/2 inch / - 1/4 inch
60 inches up to 80 inches + 1/2 inch / - 1/2 inch
80 inches and above + 1 inch / - 1/2 inch
Flat Length Tolerances:
2 inches to < 6 inches + 1/8 inch / - 1/16 inch
6 inches to < 12 inches + 1/4 inch / -1/8 inch
12 inches to < 24 inches + 1/4 inch / - 1/4 inch
24 inches to < 60 inches + 1/2 inch / - 1/4 inch
60 inches to < 1200 inches + 1/2 inch / - 1/4 inch
120 inches and above + 2% / - 2%
Gusseted Poly Bags
Measuring (side) gusseted poly bags requires adding the
first two dimensions together to determine the total width (opening). Other
than that key difference, the tolerances are the same as those for flat poly
bags. (Side) Gusseted poly bag measurements represent the inside dimension of
bags under 12 inches in length. The total of the first and second dimensions is
always the width (opening), and the third dimension is always the length.
(Side) Gusseted poly bags of 12 inches or longer are measured from the opening
to the bottom of the bag including the space used to make the seal, so please
calculate an extra 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch to your length measurement when
creating a new specification for a bag of 12 inches or greater in length. The
width is the open side from left to right.
Gusseted Width Tolerances:
Under 4 inches + 1/8 inch / - 1/16 inch
4 inches up to 15 inches + 1/4 inch / -1/8 inch
15 inches up to 30 inches + 1/4 inch / - 1/4 inch
30 inches up to 60 inches + 1/2 inch / - 1/4 inch
60 inches up to 80 inches + 1/2 inch / - 1/2 inch
80 inches and above + 1 inch / - 1/2 inch
Gusseted Length Tolerances:
2 inches to < 6 inches + 1/8 inch / - 1/16 inch
6 inches to < 12 inches + 1/4 inch / -1/8 inch
12 inches to < 24 inches + 1/4 inch / - 1/4 inch
24 inches to < 60 inches + 1/2 inch / - 1/4 inch
60 inches to < 1200 inches + 1/2 inch / - 1/4 inch
120 inches and above + 2% / - 2%
While the majority of gusseted bags are "side
gusseted" with the gussets running equally along the length of each side,
we also offer some bottom gusseted poly bags. Bottom gusseted poly bags are
measured the same as flat bags, but the final dimension represents the bottom
gusset total (inches in and inches out = total bottom gusset).
The bottom gusset dimension should be divided by two, with
that result added to the length to determine the length tolerance on the flat
poly bag chart.
Poly Tubing
Poly tubing is sold by flat width. Since the length of each
roll is listed in each description, we do not have a length tolerance for this
product.
It is very important to remember that this is the" flat
" measurement and not the "diameter" of the tubing when opened.
The tolerances allowed on our poly tubing are the same as
the width tolerances on our bags. This is because poly tubing is constructed
like a poly bag, but there is no sealed bottom. It is therefore sold on rolls,
and must be cut and or sealed as per your length requirement.
Tubing Width
Tolerances:
Under 4 inches + 1/8 inch / - 1/16 inch
4 inches up to 15 inches + 1/4 inch / -1/8 inch
15 inches up to 30 inches + 1/4 inch / - 1/4 inch
30 inches up to 60 inches + 1/2 inch / - 1/4 inch
60 inches up to 80 inches + 1/2 inch / - 1/2 inch
80 inches and above + 1 inch / - 1/2 inch
Ice Bags
Ice Bag Width/Length Tolerances
4 inches up to 15 inches + 1/4 inch / -1/7 inch
15 inches up to 30 inches + 1/4 inch / - 1/4 inch
Ice Bags Length Tolerances:
2 inches to < 6 inches + 1/8 inch / - 1/16 inch
6 inches to < 12 inches + 1/4 inch / -1/8 inch
12 inches to < 24 inches + 1/4 inch / - 1/4 inch
24 inches to < 60 inches + 1/2 inch / - 1/4 inch
Valuable Poly Tubing
Tips!
If you need to calculate the correct flat width of poly
tubing needed to cover a cylindrical roll of your product, there are two easy
ways to determine the right answer.
Diameter-based measurement (Width of the round end from one
side to the other): Multiply the diameter of your product (in inches) times
3.14, divide the result by 2, then add an inch or more so that your tubing can
be pulled around your product. For tighter fit, add only one inch. For a loose
fit, add up to 4 inches.
Circumference-based measurement (Total distance all the way
around the cylinder from one side to the other): With this measurement, you can
simply divide the circumference by two, then add an inch or more to allow the
tubing to be pulled around your product. For tighter fit, add only one inch.
For a loose fit, add up to 4 inches.
Gauge/Thickness
The gauge of our products is usually measured and defined in
thousandths of an inch, or "mil." 2 mil is two thousandths of an
inch, 1 mil is one thousandth of an inch, etc.
To measure the thickness requires a special micrometer
designed for plastic films. Metal micrometers, or micrometers used to measure
the thickness of non-plastic-film items will not give you correct readings.
We strive to manufacture our gauge to average between plus
(+) or minus (-) 10% of the described thickness. Although rare, it may be
possible to find some isolated portion of the product where the gauge exceeds
the 10% quote, but unless prevalent throughout the lot, it is normal and
expected.
Highest Ratings
We want to best for our customers so If you believe that you
have received a product that does not fall within our stated tolerances, please
contact us at your earliest convenience so that we can begin to troubleshoot,
replace or refund your purchase.
