Hand-Seal Bags
PE carrier bag with a die-cut hand hole strengthened by a reinforcing patch. Mono-material polyethylene; dimensions and printing set per order.
MaterialPE
Product description
- Die-cut hand hole — the handle is in the film itself
- The hole is strengthened with a reinforcing patch
- Mono-material 100% polyethylene
- Flexographic printing, up to eight colours; also produced unprinted
These are polyethylene carrier bags whose handle is cut into the film itself; they are also known as snap bags. A hand hole is die-cut into the bag and the area around it is strengthened with a reinforcing patch. That is what sets this product apart from DEKA’s other PE bags: the handle is not a separate part, it comes from the bag itself.
Production
The product is mono-material 100% polyethylene. The film is produced in our own facilities by blown extrusion as a single layer; there is no lamination, no barrier layer, no metallised layer and no non-polyethylene component such as paper, aluminium or polyamide. Flexographic printing is applied in our own facilities and goes up to eight colours. Cutting and sealing are also done in our own facilities.
Die-cut, handled or reinforced?
Three products are often confused and the choice follows what is being carried. In this bag the handle is cut into the film and the hole is strengthened with a patch. The handle bag has a carrying handle. In the reinforced bag the handle and mouth area are strengthened, which is what you want when heavy contents are carried. Tell us the weight being carried and we will decide together which one suits you.
Variants
A side or bottom gusset can be given. A hang hole can be added. The bottom of the bag can be supplied taped or untaped. The surface can be gloss or matt; printing goes up to eight colours and the bag is also produced unprinted.
Material and compliance
The product can be made to two formulations and they exclude one another. For food-contact work only virgin polymer is used and production is carried out under our declaration of compliance. Where recycled content is required, recycled polyethylene can be used at the requested share; that variant is for non-food use.
If you ship into the EU, this product falls within the scope of our declaration of material composition; you can find which documents you may request on our PPWR compliance page.
What do you need for a quote?
The weight and size of what is carried, how the bag will be used, your printing requirement, your surface and bottom tape preference, and your estimated annual volume. With that we work out the dimensions, gauge and print plan together.
Dimensions and gauge are set per order.
Technical specifications
- Material
- 100% polyethylene, mono-material
- Handle
- Die-cut hand hole; strengthened with a reinforcing patch
- Printing
- Flexographic, up to eight colours; also produced unprinted
- Dimensions and gauge
- Set per order
- Gusset
- Side or bottom, optional
- Hang hole
- Optional
- Bottom tape
- Taped or untaped
- Surface
- Gloss or matt
- Food contact
- Available on request
The values in this table are standard production ranges, not a binding quote. Size, micron, capacity, closure type and printing are set per order; exact values are confirmed with a sample and quote approval. The minimum order quantity depends on the product, micron and printing; we state it in our quote once we have your size and quantity details. Lead time is usually around one week; the exact time is confirmed when the order is approved.
Documents and compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 quality management system
- ISO 22000:2018 food safety management system
- Declaration of compliance for food contact
Applications
- Carrying goods out of the store
- Promotional and event handouts
- Product handover
- General-purpose carrying
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between this bag and a handle bag?
Where the handle comes from. Here the handle is cut into the film itself; there is no separate handle part. The handle bag has a carrying handle attached to it. If heavy contents are carried, the reinforced bag with its strengthened handle and mouth area is the one you want.
Is this the same product as the snap bag?
Yes, the same product. It is also known as a snap bag; there is no difference in production between the two.
Will the die-cut hole tear?
The area around the hole is produced with a reinforcing patch. Tell us the weight being carried and we will settle the right film gauge together.
What dimensions and gauge do you produce?
Dimensions and gauge are set per order. Tell us the weight and size of what is carried and how the bag will be used, and we will settle the specification together.
Can it be printed?
Yes, flexographic printing goes up to eight colours. The print area and layout are planned per order; the bag is also produced unprinted.
Can it be used for food-contact products?
Yes, food-contact production is available on request. In that case production is carried out under our declaration of compliance and only virgin polymer is used.
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