LK® 8G084018 – 8×4×18 TUF-R® Heavy LLDPE Gusset Bag, 0.85 Mil | 500/CS

LK® 8G084018 – 8″×4″×18″ TUF-R® Heavy LLDPE Side Gusset Bag, 0.85 Mil | 500/CS

The LK® 8G084018 is a 0.85 mil clear TUF-R® Heavy LLDPE side gusset bag measuring 8″ wide × 4″ gusset × 18″ long, sold in cases of 500. The 4″ gusset provides meaningful additional depth on the wide 8″ face, accommodating irregular-profile fills including bone-in poultry, thick seafood portions, and bulky industrial components. TUF-R® Heavy film’s puncture and tear resistance handles the combined weight and edge-stress demands of these applications without bag compromise.

What advantages does the 4″ gusset provide in a wide 8″×18″ format?

The 4″ gusset on the 8G084018 expands the bag to a near-rectangular cross-section when filled, preventing the film from pulling tight against wide or round contents and creating a consistent profile for heat sealing at the top. At 18″ length, the bag provides adequate headspace above large fills for impulse or band-sealing without the risk of content contamination in the seal zone — an important consideration in food service and food manufacturing operations using automated sealing equipment.

0.85 Mil TUF-R® Heavy LLDPE Film Technical Properties

TUF-R® Heavy LLDPE at 0.85 mil provides substantially greater puncture resistance and Elmendorf tear strength than standard 0.5 mil LLDPE gusset film. For wide-format bags under heavier fill loads, the additional gauge provides meaningful protection against the bottom-seal stress and gusset fold fatigue that standard film shows after repeated handling. The film maintains clarity across the full 8″ width for product visibility at retail and food service display applications.

Fresh and Frozen Seafood Fillet Distribution Packaging

Fish processors and seafood distributors use the 8×4×18 format for fresh and IQF-frozen fillet packs — the 8″ wide face covers the full breadth of a salmon, tilapia, or cod fillet while the 4″ gusset accommodates the stacked thickness of multi-portion packs. The 0.85 mil film resists puncture from frozen edges and bone fragments common in skin-on fillet portions. The clear film allows food service buyers and retail consumers to inspect fillet color, grain, and fat distribution before purchase — a significant factor in premium seafood sales.

Ordering LK® 8G084018 in Cases of 500 from NFC Bags

The LK® 8G084018 ships in cases of 500 bags from NFC Bags’ U.S. domestic stock. Volume pricing is available for multi-case and pallet orders — contact NFC Bags for a quote or use the quantity selector 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® 8G084018 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.