LK® 8G042012 – 4×2×12 TUF-R® Heavy LLDPE Gusset Bag, 0.85 Mil | 1,000/CS

LK® 8G042012 – 4″×2″×12″ TUF-R® Heavy LLDPE Side Gusset Bag, 0.85 Mil | 1,000/CS

The LK® 8G042012 is a 0.85 mil clear TUF-R® Heavy LLDPE side gusset bag measuring 4″ wide × 2″ gusset × 12″ long, sold in cases of 1,000. The 2″ side gusset expands the bag’s cross-section when filled, increasing usable interior volume beyond what a flat 4×12 bag can accommodate. TUF-R® Heavy film provides substantially greater puncture and tear resistance than standard-duty LLDPE — critical protection at the gusset folds and seal areas where film stress concentrates during fill and handling.

What advantages does the side gusset provide in a 4″×2″×12″ bag format?

A flat 4×12 bag constrains narrow, elongated items to a single dimension. The 2″ side gusset on the 8G042012 lets the bag open to a rectangular cross-section when filled, allowing rod-shaped items, bundled hardware, or multi-component kits to sit without forcing the bag flat. The gusset also creates a more consistent, stable form factor for automated counting and kitting lines where bag orientation matters for downstream processing.

0.85 Mil TUF-R® Heavy LLDPE Film Technical Properties

TUF-R® Heavy LLDPE at 0.85 mil delivers superior dart-impact and Elmendorf tear resistance compared to standard 0.5–0.75 mil LLDPE gusset film. The metallocene-based formulation maintains flexibility at low temperatures, making it suitable for cold-storage kitting and refrigerated component packaging. The gusset fold lines on 0.85 mil film resist fatigue cracking under repeated flexing — an important characteristic when bags are filled, shipped, and handled multiple times before opening.

Precision Hardware Kitting and Medical Fastener Sub-Assembly Packaging

The 4×2×12 with 2″ gusset is specifically suited for kitting mixed fastener sets — bolts, standoffs, and retaining clips — that need to travel together and be counted quickly at the line. Orthopedic device manufacturers use this format for screw-and-washer sub-assemblies requiring clean barrier protection before final sterile packaging. The narrow face keeps the kit footprint minimal in surgical instrument trays while the gusset accommodates the volume of multiple components without the bag distorting under seal.

In-Stock 1,000/CS Orders of LK® 8G042012 from NFC Bags

The LK® 8G042012 ships in cases of 1,000 bags from NFC Bags’ U.S. domestic stock. Multi-case and pallet volume orders are available with quantity pricing — contact NFC Bags for volume quotes or select your quantity at checkout. NFC Bags is an authorized U.S. distributor for LK Packaging’s TUF-R® product line with fast domestic shipping.

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

The LK® 8G042012 is manufactured from 100% LLDPE with no barrier layers or multi-resin construction. It is FDA-compliant for direct food contact and classified under resin code #4 (LDPE), making it accepted at retail plastic film drop-off recycling programs when clean and dry.