8 lb Plastic Ice Bags with Drawstring (Food-Grade PE)
A heavy-duty, commercial-grade ice packaging solution engineered with 100% virgin food-safe polyethylene and an integrated drawstring closure. Designed for rapid manual or semi-automatic filling.
1. Product Overview & Technical Specifications
| Specification Item | Details / Baseline Standard |
|---|
| Nominal Bag Capacity | 8 lbs (approx.3.6 kg) |
| Standard Dimensions (W x L) | 280x450mm (11x17.7in) |
| Gauge / Thickness Range | 0.035-0.040mm(35-40 mic) |
| Material Formulation | Virgin Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) |
| Drawstring Options | Cotton String (Soft-grip) or Heavy-Duty Nylon Cord (High-tensile) |
| Food-Safety Compliance | FDA Compliant, BPA-Free, Odorless |
| Printing Capability | Premium Flexographic Printing up to 14 Colors (Water-based / Cold-resistant inks) |
| Closure Type | Built-in top drawstring channel for quick cinching & knotting |
| Bottom Seal | Heavy-duty leak-proof heat seal |
2. Primary Application Scenarios
| Application Scenario | Usage Details |
|---|
| Commercial Ice Plants & Distributors | High-volume manual or semi-automated packaging lines for standard 8 lb consumer ice bags. |
| Supermarkets & Convenience Stores | Display-ready freezer bags featuring convenient carrying handles for retail shoppers. |
| Outdoor Events, Festivals & Catering | Rapid-seal ice supply for concessions, sports venues, and temporary cold storage. |
| Marinas, Fishing & Campsites | Rugged, leak-proof ice storage that withstands outdoor handling and wet environments. |
3. Buyer Points & Testing Standards
To protect your brand reputation and prevent costly cold-chain failures, every production batch undergoes mandatory laboratory and physical stress testing:
🛡️ Solving End-User & Buyer Points
Sub-Zero Cold-Cracking & Shattering:
Point: Standard PE bags become brittle in commercial freezers, cracking open during transit or customer handling.
Our Solution: Formulated with specialized cold-impact resins that maintain film elasticity .
Drawstring Channel Tear-Out:
Bottom-Seal Burst & Water Leaks:
Point: Water leaking onto car seats or retail freezer floors as ice begins to sweat or melt.
Our Solution: Precision temperature-controlled heat seals providing a 100% hermetic bottom barrier tested against hydrostatic pressure.
Flaking Inks & Chemical Odors:
Point: Low-quality inks rubbing off in cold, condensation-heavy freezers or contaminating clean ice with solvent smells.
Our Solution: 100% food-grade, odorless inks compliant with FDA and California Proposition 65 standards that lock onto corona-treated film surfaces.
🔬 Quality Control & Physical Testing Standards
Freezer Drop-Impact Test.
Drawstring Pull-Strength Test.
Hydrostatic Burst Pressure Test.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the difference between Cotton and Nylon drawstrings for ice bags?
A: Cotton drawstrings offer a softer, non-slip grip that is gentle on customer hands and ties very securely. Nylon drawstrings offer slightly higher tensile strength, superior moisture resistance, and a smooth glide when rapidly cinching bags shut on high-speed manual packing lines.
Q2: Can we test physical samples for freezer drop tests before placing a custom volume order?
A: Yes! We provide free unprinted stock samples so your QA team can perform fill, freeze, and drop trials. Express courier freight is covered by the buyer or credited toward your first mass-production order.
Q3: How do you guarantee the print quality with up to 14 colors?
A: We utilize high-precision gearless flexographic printing presses with automated optical register controls. Combined with high-adhesion, food-safe inks, we achieve vibrant, photo-realistic imagery and sharp fine text that won't smudge, bleed, or flake off under cold condensation.
Q4: How are the ice bags packaged for shipping to ensure clean arrival?
A: All bags are packed in food-grade inner poly liners inside sturdy corrugated master cartons (typically 500 or 1,000 bags per carton) to protect against dust, moisture, and shipping damage. Palletization with stretch-wrapping is available upon request for automated warehouse offloading.
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