Packaging Power USA | Metallized PET Film & Converting
In the competitive world of packaging and industrial solutions, metallized PET film has become one of the most important innovations shaping performance in the USA. Known for its outstanding barrier properties, durability, and cost efficiency, metallized PET is the go-to choice for food brands, industrial manufacturers, and converters who need to deliver packaging that is lightweight yet highly protective.
At Pilcher Hamilton Corporation (PHC), we have been supplying and converting polyester films since 1904, serving industries across the USA with a diverse product portfolio that includes metallized PET, PVDC-coated PET films, heat-sealable PET films, and precision slitting services. With over a century of expertise, PHC combines innovation with converting capabilities that help manufacturers meet the highest performance requirements while keeping production efficient.
Metallized PET Film in the USA
Metallized PET film is created by depositing a thin layer of aluminum onto PET base film. This process creates a reflective, protective barrier that significantly improves resistance to oxygen, moisture, and UV light. The result is a packaging film that combines the strength and flexibility of PET with the superior barrier protection of aluminum.
For food and beverage brands in the USA, metallized PET is essential in packaging products like potato chips, coffee, snack bars, and confectionery items. It extends shelf life, maintains flavor, and ensures products arrive to consumers in peak condition. Beyond food, it is also widely used in insulation, capacitors, and graphic arts thanks to its thermal stability and premium finish.
When paired with PHC’s advanced slitting and winding services, metallized PET films can be delivered in exact roll widths and formats, helping converters reduce waste and optimize machine performance.
The Role of PVDC-Coated PET Films
Sometimes packaging applications require even stronger protection. That’s where PVDC-coated PET films come in. By applying a thin polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) coating, PET films achieve exceptional barrier resistance against oxygen and water vapor. This makes them especially suitable for packaging sensitive products like meats, cheeses, medical supplies, and pharmaceuticals.
PHC supplies PVDC-coated PET films across the USA to clients that require the highest standards of product preservation and safety. These films are engineered for converters and brand owners who cannot compromise on performance.
Heat-Sealable PET Films for Convenience
Modern consumers expect packaging that is not only protective but also easy to use. Heat-sealable PET films offer that solution. Designed with a sealing layer that responds quickly to heat, these films ensure tamper-evident closures, consistent seals, and compatibility with high-speed production lines.
Applications include ready-to-eat meals, frozen foods, and consumer goods where fast sealing and reliability are essential. For USA manufacturers, heat-sealable PET films reduce downtime, increase efficiency, and improve consumer trust by ensuring packages stay securely closed.
Precision Slitting: The Converting Advantage
No matter how strong the base film, packaging success depends on how well it is converted. PHC’s state-of-the-art slitting services give manufacturers across the USA access to films cut with extreme precision. Whether you need custom roll widths, specific core sizes, or specialty windings, PHC ensures every detail meets your production requirements.
By partnering with a converter that understands film performance and machine compatibility, USA packaging companies can save on material costs, improve production runs, and shorten lead times.
Sustainability in Metallized PET Films
Sustainability is shaping the future of packaging, and metallized PET films play an important role. By enabling downgauging (thinner films with equal or better strength), metallized PET reduces raw material consumption and lowers transportation costs. Compared to heavy foils, it provides lightweight efficiency without sacrificing performance.
PHC works with converters and manufacturers in the USA to supply polyester films that meet today’s sustainability demands while ensuring long-term functionality. From recyclability improvements to thinner laminates, we help brands balance environmental responsibility with commercial success.
Why PHC is the Partner of Choice in the USA
When choosing a polyester film supplier, experience and capability make the difference. PHC stands out for:
- A full product range, including metallized PET, PVDC-coated PET, and heat-sealable PET.
- Advanced converting services such as slitting, sheeting, coating, winding, die-cutting, and corona treating.
- Over 100 years of USA-based expertise serving packaging, industrial, and specialty markets.
- A reputation for reliability, flexibility, and customer service.
By combining technical expertise with responsive support, PHC ensures your packaging films perform exactly as you need them to—no compromises.
Take the Next Step
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Contact our team today or request a quote to see how PHC can deliver packaging power for your business in the USA.
📌 FAQs
Q1: What is metallized PET film used for in the USA?
It is widely used in food packaging, labeling, insulation, and industrial applications due to its barrier strength and durability.
Q2: How does metallized PET compare to aluminum foil?
It is lighter, more flexible, and cost-effective while still delivering excellent oxygen and moisture protection.
Q3: Why choose PVDC-coated PET films?
They offer superior barrier resistance, ideal for sensitive foods, pharmaceuticals, and medical packaging.
Q4: Are heat-sealable PET films recyclable?
Yes. Many modern heat-sealable PET films are designed with recyclability in mind while maintaining high performance.
Q5: Why partner with PHC for polyester films in the USA?
With more than 100 years of expertise, PHC provides advanced converting services and a broad range of high-performance PET films trusted by manufacturers nationwide.