Mylar Bag Printing

[shuttle]

I hope I am posting in the right section! Mods please move if not.

We are looking to be able to print on Mylar Bags fit for food grade (attached) and looking to get some direction on what kind of equipment we would need to accomplish this

Thank you in advance!

 

[Old-School]

Watching........

 

[Milo Wilson]

HP Indigo 20k.

 

[kdw75]

HP Indigo 20k.

I thought they had durability problems on regular paper, so could they really hold up on a non-porous surface like this that is subject to abrasion?

 

[davarino]

Quantity?

 

[JonsonSmith]

Quantity?

Yes, I agree with you.

 

[ninaspears]

Finding good printer for custom mylar bags is quite hectic, still watching if somebody who handle these.

 

[Ynot_UK]

@ninaspears what quantities and how many sorts? Of course "Food Grade" extends way beyond the substrate. The companies specialising in this have invested millions in technology, infrastructure, certification, etc.

However, even if your quantities aren't vast, that is not necessarily a problem. We're in the UK and have sourced relatively small orders of this nature, always bolted onto the end of someone else's 'large' orders, when the appropriate tooling is set up. You just have to allow a longer lead time, otherwise the set-up costs to run a few thousand bags alone will be commercially non-viable.

 

[keirahanry]

It's great that you're reaching out for guidance on printing on Mylar bags suitable for food-grade purposes. Ensuring that your packaging meets safety standards is crucial, so kudos to you for being proactive.
To tackle this task effectively, you'll need specialized equipment tailored for printing on food-grade materials like Mylar. Typically, this involves investing in a printer equipped with food-safe inks and compatible with Mylar surfaces. Additionally, consider factors such as print resolution, ink adhesion, and production capacity to meet your specific needs.