Cast Film

Plastic Film can be cast into sheet form for a wide variety of ongoing uses – from protective packaging to credit cards. In the Cast Film process, the molten polymer is usually extruded through a slot die onto an internally cooled chill roll and then passes through a series of rollers which will determine the nature and properties of the cast film including thickness. The cast film is then cut as required by saws, shears or hot wire methods.

As with other plastic film manufacturing processes, the end product can include a vast range of colours, finishes, laminations and printing. PAFA members include companies who produce high quality cast film and who will be pleased to give expert advice on the potential of this process.