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3M™ Grip Lock Strip for Reclosable Packaging
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Consumers demand reclosures on their on-the-go food options that open and close easily and securely as well as provide tactile feedback that reassures them that their package is really closed when they seal it. Introducing 3M™ Grip Lock Strip, a reclosure solution that is suitable for pre-made pouches and horizontal form/fill/seal flexible packaging applications and meets consumer and manufacturer needs. Example applications include pouches holding up to five pounds of:
- Salty snacks and nuts
- Candies and cookies
- Dry beverages (coffee, tea or powdered drinks)
- Dry cooking ingredients (pasta or spices)
- Household and personal items (cotton balls, cotton swabs, hair ties, etc.)
- Dry pet food and treats
- Many other food and non-food items
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Benefits for Consumers
In a world where everyone’s constantly on the move, customers demand on-the-go simplicity and freshness – but current reclosure options can be hard to use. That’s why we created 3M™ Grip Lock Strip for reclosable packaging to be both reliable and easy to seal correctly the first time.
- Easy to open and close – doesn’t require precise alignment
- A closure you can feel – tactile feedback lets you know it’s sealing
- Performance typically isn’t affected by food crumbs or oils
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3M™ Grip Lock Strip vs. Typical ClosuresClosure profile comparison (engaged thickness)Benefits for Manufacturers
Besides being easy for consumers to use, 3M™ Grip Lock Strip also makes pouch production a cinch.
- Up to 60% thinner than typical closures for:
- Improved edge crush and line speeds
- Less Waste – Weight reduction of up to 65% vs. competitive closures
- Unique co-polymer backing for easy application to a wide variety of films
- Adapts to existing production equipment with minimal modifications – and our experts will help
- Up to 60% thinner than typical closures for:
Packaging Matters
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Purchasing Decision
58% of consumers sought packaging features with the ability to reseal and reclose²
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Ease of Use
71% of people say that it is important for the package to be easy to reclose or reseal¹
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Brand Loyalty
60% of people have purchased a product again because of packaging functionality (24% even recommended a product because of the packaging)¹
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What Customers Want
Consumers say it is more important for brands to focus on features that make using the product easier than on innovative design and appearance¹
Worried About Converting? We Can Help.
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As a manufacturer ourselves, we understand the challenges of converting production and for many leading machine brands, the heavy lifting is already done.
For converters and CPGs, here’s the deal: you provide the time (typically 6 weeks or less) and we’ll provide the technician, tool and drawings to make the change. Even better, 3M will provide the first set of tooling to you for free.
To date, 3M™ Grip Lock Strip is qualified to run on equipment from the following equipment manufacturers:
- Totani®
- Karlville®
- Waterline™
- Modern Manufacturing
We are currently working the following equipment manufacturers to get 3M™ Grip Lock Strip qualified:
- Effytec
- Mespack®
- KHS®
- SN®
- Syntegon
- Hudson-Sharp®
If you work at a machine OEM and want to qualify 3M™ Grip Lock Strip, please click on the link below and fill out the form. We will reach out to you!
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Applying Science to Package Closures
3M is a world leader in making micro hooks for the diaper industry, and we applied that expertise to making 3M™ Grip Lock Strip reliable and easy to use.
- Fines have minimal effect on closure performance
- Multi-hook reclosure system
- Securely closes even when strips are not precisely aligned
- Extremely thin profile
See 3M™ Grip Lock Strip in Action
Find Out What 3M™ Grip Lock Strip Can Do for Your Brand
1) Submit sample request and receive our pouch reclosure sample by mail
2) Schedule a call or on-site visit from 3M – we’ll review and discuss project details, pouch material and application (form-fill-seal vs. pre-make then fill), and the type of machine equipment
3) Our technicians will work with you to provide the tooling and set up and run a trial
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1 Packaging Matters™ – WestRock Consumer Insights Study June 2016, 2 Top 7 Reasons Functional Packaging Matters – Avery Dennison 2018 infographic
