LK® 9F1616 – 16×16 TUF-R® Extra Heavy LLDPE Flat Bag, 2.75 Mil | 125/CS

LK® 9F1616 – 16×16 TUF-R® Extra Heavy LLDPE Flat Bag, 2.75 Mil | 125/CS

The LK® 9F1616 is a 16-inch by 16-inch open-top flat bag made from TUF-R® Extra Heavy LLDPE film at 2.75 mil—the maximum gauge in the TUF-R® flat bag line. Cases of 125 bags provide durable, high-volume protection for square-format goods, bulk food items, and industrial components. The open-top design accepts heat sealing, impulse sealing, or fold-and-tape closure depending on the application.

What packaging applications match the 16×16 format in extra-heavy poly bags?

A 16-inch square opening handles a wide range of square and near-square items that need maximum-gauge film protection. Square bakery trays, full-size food service platters, and large cake boards slide in cleanly at this dimension. In food distribution, this size covers large rounds of cheese, whole poultry, and bulk produce. Industrial users bag square metal plates, ceramic tiles, rubber gasket sets, and automotive body panels requiring moisture and abrasion shielding. Retail gift packaging, jumbo pad mailers, and boxed merchandise also fit well within the 16×16 opening at 2.75 mil.

2.75 Mil TUF-R® Extra Heavy LLDPE Film: Maximum-Gauge Puncture Resistance

At 2.75 mil, TUF-R® Extra Heavy LLDPE film provides substantially greater puncture and tear resistance than standard 1.5 mil or heavy 2 mil LLDPE alternatives. The linear low-density polyethylene resin delivers high elongation at break, so the film stretches around sharp corners and irregular surfaces rather than tearing under stress. This makes the 9F1616 ideal wherever standard flat bags fail—raw industrial parts with machined edges, dense food products, or sharp-cornered merchandise. The film heat-seals cleanly on standard impulse and bar sealers for tamper-resistant closure.

Protecting Square Bakery Trays and Full-Size Sheet Pan Covers

Bakeries and food service operations often need a square bag that fits full-size sheet pan portions and square serving trays without folding excess film. The 16×16 opening of the 9F1616 matches a standard half-sheet pan footprint, allowing bakers to slip finished goods directly into the bag for transport or display. At 2.75 mil, the film resists moisture absorption and puncture from crisp pastry edges or skewer tips. Caterers use this format to cover and seal assembled hors d’oeuvre platters and square charcuterie boards, while food distributors appreciate the extra gauge when bulk-bagging items that would otherwise puncture lighter film during transit.

Ordering LK® 9F1616 in Cases of 125 from NFC Bags

NFC Bags ships LK® 9F1616 in cases of 125 bags. The 16×16 format at 2.75 mil is a specialty gauge that ships from in-stock inventory, so lead times are short for both single-case and pallet-quantity orders. Case pricing is available for recurring food service, retail, and industrial buyers. Contact NFC Bags for volume pricing on 10-case or larger orders.

FDA Compliance and Recyclability of TUF-R® Extra Heavy LLDPE Flat Bags

TUF-R® Extra Heavy LLDPE film meets FDA requirements for direct food contact, making the 9F1616 suitable for raw and processed food packaging without additional certification steps. The resin is free of plasticizers, BPA, and phthalates. LLDPE carries resin identification code #4 and is accepted by polyethylene film recycling programs at participating retail drop-off locations. Buyers seeking sustainable packaging can recycle used 9F1616 bags through these streams rather than sending them to landfill.