LK® 9F1618 – 16×18 TUF-R® Extra Heavy LLDPE Flat Bag, 2.75 Mil | 125/CS

LK® 9F1618 – 16×18 TUF-R® Extra Heavy LLDPE Flat Bag, 2.75 Mil | 125/CS

The LK® 9F1618 is a 16-inch by 18-inch open-top flat bag cut from TUF-R® Extra Heavy LLDPE film at 2.75 mil—the thickest gauge in the TUF-R® flat bag series. Each case contains 125 bags, providing a compact high-gauge stock for applications where puncture resistance and film strength are priorities. The open-top construction supports heat sealing, impulse sealing, or fold-and-tape closure to accommodate a range of product workflows.

What packaging applications match the 16×18 format in extra-heavy poly bags?

A 16-inch width paired with an 18-inch depth handles rectangular goods and folded items that need more length than a square bag allows. Folded sweaters, hoodies, and oversized garments fit within the 16×18 opening for retail poly-bagging at 2.75 mil protection. Food distributors use this format for bone-in roasts, large whole fish, and bulk cheese blocks. In industrial settings, the 16×18 accommodates sheet metal blanks, rubber flooring tiles, and gasket bundles. Floral supply distributors bag large arrangements and boxed floral sets in this format during refrigerated transport.

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

TUF-R® Extra Heavy LLDPE at 2.75 mil exceeds the strength of standard 1.5 mil and heavy 2 mil flat bags by a significant margin. The LLDPE resin delivers superior elongation at break, allowing the film to deform around sharp protrusions—bone ends, hardware edges, and rigid garment tags—without tearing. For apparel kitters, this means fewer bag failures during machine-folding and sealing operations. For food users, the 2.75 mil gauge resists puncture from frozen bone shards and protects against moisture vapor transmission during refrigerated or frozen storage cycles.

Bulk Apparel Kitting and Oversized Garment Packaging

Apparel distributors and fulfillment centers kitting oversized garments need a flat bag wide enough to accept folded XL and XXL items without distorting the fold. The 9F1618 at 16 inches wide provides clearance for folded hoodies, fleece jackets, and large-format dress shirts without forcing edges to curl. The 18-inch depth accommodates full-length fold stacks, so finished kits present cleanly through the poly face for retail display. At 2.75 mil, the bags withstand the mechanical stress of automated bagging equipment and conveyor sorting without the edge tears that thinner poly-bags develop during high-throughput garment processing.

Ordering LK® 9F1618 in Cases of 125 from NFC Bags

NFC Bags stocks LK® 9F1618 in cases of 125 bags, ready for same-day or next-day shipment on standard in-stock orders. The 16×18 at 2.75 mil is suited for both food service and industrial accounts that need extra-gauge film on a recurring basis. Volume pricing is available for orders of 10 or more cases; contact NFC Bags directly for a quote on larger quantity requirements.

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

TUF-R® Extra Heavy LLDPE film is formulated to meet FDA food-contact requirements, allowing the 9F1618 to be used for direct-contact packaging of raw and processed foods. The film contains no BPA, phthalates, or added plasticizers. As a #4 LLDPE resin, used 9F1618 bags are eligible for collection through polyethylene film recycling drop-off programs available at many retail locations, supporting sustainable disposal for food service and apparel operations generating regular bag volumes.