Zip-Pak introduces first slider zipper for overwrap packaging

Technology provides easy-open convenience on a variety of meat, cheese and personal care packages.

Manteno, IL Zip-Pak, a world leader in resealable packaging solutions, introduces the new ZIP-PAK® SLIDER™ for overwrap packages. Applied with horizontal form/fill/seal machines, the new zipper is the first to bring slider’s easy opening and resealing convenience to products in overwrap package formats.

The overwrap slider is suitable for products like sliced and block cheese, pre-cooked bacon and club store wet wipe packages that are packaged flat, stacked or shingled. Unused portions of multi-serving products stay fresh in the original packaging between uses, and consumers of all ages enjoy easy access with simple sealing and resealing using the slider clip.

Zip-Pak will demonstrate its SLIDER™ for overwrap packages at PACK EXPO Las Vegas on the RT 2000 horizontal form/fill/seal packaging system from Hayssen Packaging Technologies. The recently introduced RT 2000 is the highest-speed hermetic seal horizontal system on the market, with a superior long-dwell, end-seal system. Hermetic sealing ensures complete closure so that oxygen stays out of packages prior to opening, lengthening product shelf life. The system incorporates a Slider RD zipper attachment from Zip-Pak’s AMI equipment division. The RT 2000 is available in either single-lane or dual-lane design, with an optional Hayssen Veltron High-Speed Infeed system.

"We are proud to pioneer new packaging formats to enhance consumer convenience," remarked Robert Hogan, director of international sales and marketing for Zip-Pak. "The new ZIP-PAK® SLIDER™ offers all the benefits of slider technology to a new package format, allowing brand owners to differentiate their overwrap packages."

The RT 2000 from Hayssen Packaging Technologies, featuring the ZIP-PAK® SLIDER™ for overwrap packages, will be running live in Zip-Pak’s booth (#C-1904) at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.