Commercial-format ice bags in an 18×36 in., 3 mil Metallocene LDPE construction for hotel ice service, restaurant ice distribution, and industrial cold-chain applications. Metallocene LDPE retains film flexibility at freezer and below-ambient temperatures, reducing cracking and breakage compared to standard LDPE ice bags that can become brittle during handling from a commercial ice maker or freezer bin.

Specs: 18×36 in. | 3 mil | Metallocene LDPE | Tubular construction, bottom-seal | FDA/USDA compliant | 250/case

Applications

• Hotel and resort ice service for ice machine vending rooms and full-service housekeeping operations


• Restaurant and bar ice bagging for bulk ice storage and customer service counters


• Commercial ice plant bulk bag filling for retail and industrial ice distribution operations


• Event and catering ice service for high-volume outdoor and indoor food service events


• Industrial cold-chain component and seafood packing requiring flexible low-temperature film

Features

• Metallocene LDPE — retains flexibility at low temperatures, reducing cracking and breakage during handling


• Extra-strength heavy-gauge 3 mil wall for commercial ice weight and rough handling in ice service environments


• Tubular bottom-seal construction — no side seams to fail under load from heavy ice fills


• 18×36 in. format accommodates commercial ice fills up to approximately 20 lbs


• FDA and USDA compliant for direct food contact with ice intended for human consumption

Material Notes

Metallocene LDPE is produced using a single-site metallocene catalyst, which creates a more uniform polymer chain length distribution than conventional Ziegler-Natta LDPE. The result is a film with higher tensile strength, better low-temperature impact resistance, and improved clarity compared to standard LDPE at the same gauge. At 3 mil, this construction provides the puncture and tear resistance required for commercial ice service, where bags are filled under pressure, dragged across bin edges, and handled by gloved or bare hands at near-freezing temperatures.

Use Case Notes

The 18×36 in. format is sized for commercial ice fills in the 15–25 lb range. For hotel and restaurant operations, bags are typically heat-sealed or twist-tied closed after filling from a scoop or automated ice bagger. The tubular construction allows faster filling than flat-pack bags because both sides open simultaneously. At 250 bags per case, this case quantity supports mid-size hotel and restaurant operations for one to several days depending on ice consumption volume.

Common Questions

Q: Why Metallocene LDPE instead of standard LDPE for ice bags?
A: Standard LDPE can become stiff and brittle at freezer temperatures, causing bags to crack or tear during handling. Metallocene LDPE maintains its flexibility at low temperatures, reducing bag failures in commercial ice service environments.

Q: Are these FDA and USDA compliant for ice intended for human consumption?
A: Yes. These bags are produced from FDA and USDA compliant film, suitable for direct contact with ice used in beverages and food service.

Q: What is the case quantity?
A: 250 bags per case.

Q: Can these be heat sealed after filling?
A: Yes. 3 mil Metallocene LDPE is compatible with standard impulse and band heat sealers. For commercial ice machine operations with automated sealing, confirm the sealer jaw temperature is calibrated for 3 mil film.

Why Buy

Commercial ice bag performance depends on low-temperature flexibility and seam integrity under load. Standard LDPE bags frequently fail at cold temperatures or at the fill point where the bag is stretched and dragged across bin edges. Metallocene LDPE provides meaningfully better cold-temperature performance, reducing bag failures and ice spills in high-volume hotel and restaurant ice service operations.