Converting

 

From printed film to packaging products

Garlock offers you a full catalog of converting capabilities to turn flexibles into gorgeous packages. Best of all, your Garlock team has the experience and the talent to work with a wide assortment of films to deliver not only the package you envision, but also the tactile and visual experience you want customers to associate with your product. 

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Solventless and Water-Based Laminating

  • Solventless adhesive (standard)

  • Water-based adhesive (upon request)

  • Aliphatic adhesive (outdoor products) 

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Laser Perforation

  • Range of hole sizes and patterns

  • MAP Packaging

  • Steam-in-bag

  • Fresh cut produce

  • Easy-tear scoring

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Hot and Cold Needle Perforation

  • Controlled airflow and moisture release

  • Straight patterns

  • Spiral patterns

  • Staggered patterns 

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Laser Scoring

  • Creates clean, consistent tear lines for frustration-free packaging

  • Used to establish easy-tear notches, peelable lids, and portion packs

  • Preserves freshness and protection by scoring only targeted areas 

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Slitting, Rewinding

  • Tight tolerance slitting to minimize waste and maximize efficiency

  • Varying slit widths available

  • Clean, consistent edges ensuring optimal performance on your packaging lines

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Pouch Making

  • 2-side or 3-side seal flat pouch

  • K-seal bottom stand-up pouch

  • Round bottom (Doyen) stand-up pouch

  • All available with or without zippers

We are a member of the Association of Roll-To-Roll Converters.

We're the fastest to market from concept to commercialization, and we can help you make a fresh impression!

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Two Garlock production team members in hair nets reviewing quality control documentation at a converting station
Garlock production operator in a hair net operating a slitting machine touchscreen with multiple film rolls loaded
Garlock production operator in a hair net handling printed flexible film at a slitting and rewinding station
Quality control technician measuring color accuracy on a printed purple flexible packaging pouch using a spectrophotometer