Fres-close®

A unique reclosure feature for side gusseted packages


Stays open for scooping
Securely re-closes side gusseted bags

To Open:


Grasp top of bag and pull apart		 OR
Open by pulling apart one side gusset

To Close:


Align male/female profiles and snap together until securely closed.		  

Market Need:

Improve the reclosability of a side gusseted bag.

  • How to reclose a side gusseted bag?
  • Can it be automatically applied on a high speed form, fill, seal line?
  • How to position with accuracy?
  • How to keep reclosure secure on bag?
  • Will it withstand freezing?
  • How to make it affordable?

 

Solution:

  • Development of two-component (Male/Female) plastic reclose feature
    • Extruded product
    • Adhered to outside of bag
  • Characteristics
    • Rigid & Flexible at same
    • Tactile properties
    • Audible
    • Temperature resistance (Processing/Freezer)

 

Develop a reclosure that combines the best features of the Tin-Tie and Zipper:

  • Tin-Tie
    • Externally applied
    • Repeated use
    • Applied at high speed
  • Zipper
    • Snap closed
    • Stays closed
    • Intuitive

 

Develop a reclosure that improves upon features of Tin-Tie and Zipper:

  • Tin-Tie
    • Permanently adhered to package
    • Securely closes package
    • Added freshness
  • Zipper
    • Securely closes side gusset 
    • Closes through contamination
    • No tear strip

 

Targeted Product Features and Benefits

  • Promotes freshness
  • Keeps package squarely open for easy dispensing or scooping
  • You can feel it close
  • Easily visible to consumer – point of purchase identity
  • Value-added
  • Senior-Friendly
  • Child-Friendly

 

Products

Short profile

  • For most applications
  • Smaller width packages
  • Lighter gauge materials

Larger profile

  • Heavy duty applications
  • Wider width packages
  • Heavy gauge materials

 

Applicator

  • Stand alone unit that is compatible with most equipment
  • Can be integrated into new Fres-co machines
  • Linear movement
  • Accommodates up to 10" size packages with change parts
  • Allen Bradley PLC with Servo Motion
  • Speeds vary with package size/material selection

 

Target Markets:

Market

Application

Coffee

Whole Bean/Ground

Pet Food

Large bag, dry products

Dry Foods

Pasta, Sugar, Flour, Yeast (plastic)

Frozen Foods

Vegetables, Fruits, Potatoes,

Waffles...

Snack Foods

Cookies

Industrial

Miscellaneous

Lawn & Garden

Miscellaneous