Octagon’s participation in Interplast marks the launch of SmartLip ONE TL FFS, a solution developed to meet the most demanding requirements of form-fill-seal applications, expanding the productive potential of blown film extruders and raising the quality standard of plastic film. Recognized worldwide for its leadership in innovation and technology for measuring and controlling plastic films, the company demonstrates how automation and advanced engineering can transform extrusion processes.
The launch of SmartLip ONE TL FFS reinforces Octagon’s commitment to developing solutions capable of combining high performance, process stability, and operational efficiency. The extrusion of plastic films for FFS applications requires rigorous control of variables such as thickness, balloon stability, film uniformity, and productivity. In this context, SmartLip ONE TL FFS is a technological response to the needs of manufacturers seeking greater competitiveness, waste reduction, and increased efficiency in their production lines.
Erlon Urban, director of operations at Octagon, comments that this innovation broadens the debate about the future of plastic film extrusion, highlighting the importance of intelligent and integrated solutions for the flexible packaging industry. “The SmartLip ONE TL FFS represents a new level of performance for FFS applications, combining technology, efficiency and process control in a single system,” he says.
OCTAGON’S SMARTLIP ONE TL FFS AND THE EVOLUTION OF PLASTIC FILM EXTRUSION
The SmartLip ONE TL FFS was developed especially for form-fill-seal applications, a segment that demands plastic films with greater thickness, mechanical resistance and dimensional stability. Unlike conventional films, the FFS film is designed to withstand automated packaging processes, where material reliability is crucial for operational efficiency.
The innovative triple-lip design is one of the main differentiators of the SmartLip ONE TL FFS. This unique configuration was designed to meet the specific needs of FFS film, providing greater control over airflow, improved balloon stability, and superior film uniformity. The result is a more stable and predictable extrusion process capable of meeting high quality standards.
Another highlight of the SmartLip ONE TL FFS is its production capacity. The system allows flow rates of up to 600 kg/h with an 180 mm die, representing an increase of up to 45% in production compared to conventional systems. This productivity gain directly impacts the competitiveness of industries, reducing the cost per unit produced and increasing the return on investment.
In addition to increased production, the SmartLip ONE TL FFS promotes significant improvements in film quality. The reduction of up to 70% in thickness profile tolerances ensures greater material uniformity, a lower scrap rate, and greater consistency of the final product. These factors contribute to the optimization of the production process and the reduction of losses throughout the production chain.
Operational ease is also a central aspect of the SmartLip ONE TL FFS. The system was designed to simplify the operator’s work, offering greater process stability and less need for constant adjustments. This feature reduces setup time, increases operational reliability, and contributes to the overall efficiency of the extrusion line.
ABOUT OCTAGON
Octagon is a world leader in innovation and technology for the measurement and control of plastic films. Founded in 1987, the company has built a trajectory marked by the development of advanced solutions for the blown film extrusion industry, accumulating a robust portfolio of technologies, patents and pioneering products.
With a multidisciplinary technical team made up of physicists, hardware specialists, software programmers, mechanical and electronic engineers, designers and technicians, Octagon maintains a strong investment in research and development. This structure allows the company to create sophisticated systems for quality management in the plastic film extrusion process.
