Flexicon’s Flexi 6611 offers ultra-high barrier performance for pharmaceutical, medical device applications

Cary, Ill. (January 27, 2005)—Flexicon, an Ampac company, offers Flexi 6611, a new ultra high-barrier foil-based structure for pharmaceutical and medical device applications.

The structure is ideally suited for moisture- and oxygen-sensitive applications which require a foil lamination to meet or exceed shelf-life expectations.

Additionally, the structure features Flexicon’s Flexi-Free™ solventless technology which is made possible by custom-designed laminating equipment coupled with breakthroughs in adhesive formulation.

Flexi 6611 features (outside to inside) polyester/adhesive/aluminum foil/adhesive/clear polyethylene to achieve superior moisture vapor and oxygen permeability which are key performance characteristics for many specialty products. (MVTR is <.001 grams/100 sq. inches/24 hours; oxygen permeability is <.001 cc/100 sq. inches/90% RH.)

Available in both rollstock and pre-made pouches, Flexi 6611 is ideal for drug delivery systems seeking to extend shelf life. Examples include metered dose inhalation devices, sensitive pharmaceuticals, and other products in the drug delivery/medical device arena.

Additionally, the laminate has been engineered for superior sealing and machinability. This enables optimum production speeds thereby maximizing plant efficiency.

An additional capability is high-end graphics via Flexicon’s newly-installed Infiniti II 10-color flexographic press. The 50-in.-wide PCMC-manufactured CI, gearless machine will provide its customers with even higher print quality, fast changeover and higher run speeds. The graphic capability is a key advantage for those marketing more visually-competitive products.

Flexicon is known for its ability to create unique, custom-engineered structures, including adhesive laminations, Flexi-Free™ solventless laminations, heat-seal coated rollstock, flexographic printing, pouching and perforated tear products.

Founded in 1976, Flexicon is an operating unit of Ampac Packaging LLC. Flexicon is an industry leader in developing and producing the most technologically advanced flexible packaging materials available. The company is headquartered in Cary, Ill. and operates a 65,000 sq. ft. facility with multiple laminators, printing, perforating, slitting and pouching equipment.

The company is the premier manufacturer of high-performance, flexible packaging materials to the pharmaceutical, medical, healthcare, chemical, food and industrial markets.