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Bag Buying Guide

 

BAG THICKNESS

A 'mil" equals one thousandth of an inch and measures the thickness of the bag.

1 MIL:

Lightweight protection for dust control, small parts, stationary, temporary storage, and to use as box liners.

1.5 MIL:

Added protection for clothing, candy, nuts, other food items, manuals and for use as box liners.

2 MIL:

Most popular thickness for protecting and shipping parts and supplies, lightweight items, clothing food, and for use as box liners.

3 MIL:

 Added protection for medium weight items, hardware, electrical, plumbing supplies, mattresses and furniture covers.

4 MIL:

Heavier protection for bulky items requiring extra strength, bolts, screws, industrial parts and tools. 

6 MIL:

Extra heavy-duty protection against punctures and tears for sharp-edged objects and industrial parts.

 

TYPES OF BAGS

Layflat Poly Bag Reclosable Bag Gusseted Bag Poly Tubing Bags on Rolls

 

 

 

 

THICKNESSES (MIL)

1, 1.25, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6

2, 4, 6

1, 2, 3, 4, 6

1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6

1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6

 

DESCRIPTION

Storage for
food, parts
and clothing.

Zip-lock closure
keeps out
dirt and
moisture.

Expandable
sides form
to the shape
of your
product.

Cut the needed length for a variety of bag sizes.

Pre-Opened & perforated for easy insertion and tear-off.

 

 

MEASURING BAGS

 Layflat Bags

 

 

Gusseted Bags

 

 

Layflat / Gusseted Poly Bags on Roll

 

 

Poly Tubing

 

 

 

Reclosable Zip-Top Bags

 

 

Please don't hesitate to call our Customer Service Team at 800-635-9959 or email: info@rksplastics.com for further information.