Poly Bags

Flexible packaging (specifically plastic bags) are generically referred to as "Poly" products. They are manufactured from petroleum-derived resins known as thermoplastic polymers that have the capability of being shaped through the application of heat and pressure into plastic sheets. These sheets are then converted to various bag configurations.

Extrusion:
One of the most common plastics processing techniques covering a vast range of applications in which resins are melted, heated and pumped for processing. Extrusion machines accomplish these tasks by means of one or more internal screws. In extrusion, the material to be processed is sheared between the root of the screw and the wall of the barrel that surrounds it. This process produces frictional energy that heats and melts the substance as it is conveyed down the barrel. Melted extrudate from the machine is further processed after the extrusion phase, which typically produces pellets, sheet, cast film, blown film, fibers, coatings, pipes, profiles or molded parts. (Modern Plastics Encyclopedia 1995).

Co-extrusion:
The simultaneous extrusion of two or more different thermoplastic resins into a sandwich-like film with clearly distinguishable individual layers. This involves a process where parts are blow-molded with walls containing two or more layers of different material. Coextrusion offers wide latitude for material selection and also allows the use of recycled materials. A material with good barrier properties, for example, can be used for the inside and outside surfaces of a blow molded bottle, while recycled material can be used for the internal layer. (Modern Plastics Encyclopedia 1995). (Co-Extruded Bags)

There are many shapes and folding patterns available for poly rolls or "film" that serve as end products or precursors to making various bag configurations. A few examples are shown here

Resin:
This is a short term for Polyethylene (PE) resin. The three types of PE resins are LDPE, LLDPE and HMW-HDPE (see below). Other plastic resins include vinyl, polypropylene, styrene and nylon.

Types of Resin

Virgin Resin:
This is a term that refers to pure and clean (no recycled material is included) resins.

Prime Resin: Refers to the usage of high-quality, "fresh from the reactor", resin.

Blended Resin: Refers to the combination of two or more types of resin.

Reprocessed Resin: Refers to resin that has been used at least once before. Can be post-industrial (scrap) or post-consumer (recycling). Property of resin is decreased each time it is reused.

When you work in a pharmacy, everything must be clean, organized, and secured. The importance of the job is evident in the rules and regulations put forth on the pharmaceutical businesses. Whether you're in a hospital, retail or grocery store, or your own shop, the regulations must be adhered to across the board.

When working with people's medications, it's important to protect their privacy. Many pharmacy companies even work with independent shredding companies to destroy any patient paperwork. Another important aspect of pharmacy work is prescription accuracy. Filling each prescription correctly can be a life or death situation in many cases. An organized lab is just as important as a clean environment. Having the correct supplies on hand will help you in keeping your workspace neat and orderly.

Poly Bags are important supplies to have on hand at all times when working in a pharmacy. STAT bags, narcotics return poly envelopes, and amber colored bags are all used on a daily basis by busy pharmaceutical companies. Tamper-evident bags are used to ensure that nothing or no one interferes with the safe handling of the medication as it is in-route. Chemo transfer bags are usually clear and made from a heavy material for identifiable and leak proof handling. They secure chemotherapy vials and syringes for safe transport. Refrigeration bags are used for blood, plasma, and medications that must be kept cold. They are a recognizable blue bag with a clear labeling on them to ensure the contents are refrigerated and not left out at room temperature.

Keeping a variety of poly bags on hand when working in a pharmaceutical environment ensures that medications and other high priority items are organized and easy to find. Whether preparing, storing, packaging, or distributing medications, you can end up using a high quantity of poly bags throughout the day. Buying pharmacy bags through a wholesale supplier helps you save money when it comes to the poly bags you need every day. Rather than buying small amounts at expensive and outlandish prices, buy them in bulk.

Miller Poly Bags distributes a variety of poly products for the pharmaceutical industry along with poly bags for other health care markets. Their prices will not be beat and the quality of their products surpasses health care regulations set forth by the FDA and the medical industry. For more information, contact the experts at Miller Poly Bags.

Hospital Poly Bags
When you work in a hospital, cleanliness and sanitation are two extremely important aspects of your job. From drawing blood to cleaning up after accidents to transporting specimens to the lab, upholding regulations set forth by the FDA and other medical rules is of utmost importance. Using poly bags in hospital settings help you keep up with the various health codes.

When a patient checks in, many hospitals provide a sterile "patient's belongings" bag to keep the contamination of germs in check. Bags are closed with either a drawstring or snap or a tamper evident seal for more valuable items. If you work in a city hospital, your check in and check out patient rate can be particularly high, making it possible to go through up to or exceeding one hundred bags a days. The bags are important to have in order to clearly identify and secure all patients' personal belongings.

When drawing blood or plasma or when taking a stool sample for lab work, busy hospitals can go through hundreds of specimen transport bags in a day. When vials of blood are drawn from a patient and transported to at least two different labs, two bags are used for just one patient. Specimen transport bags are clearly labeled and usually consist of two or three mil thickness for secure and leak proof handling. You can also get bags with two or three wall thickness for transportation of paperwork along with the specimen in order to keep them separated yet assuring they are received by the lab at the same time. Bags are usually given either a reclosable top or a tamper-evident packaging for safe and easy handling.

Another hospital bag that is needed on a daily basis is a patient sickness bag. Due to the highly sensitive sanitation codes in a hospital, using a leak-proof polyethylene bag ensures that health codes are upheld even in a patient is not able to reach a restroom in time. These are used most often for outpatient surgeries, oncology treatments, and emergency room situations. Bags should be latex free to ensure patients with latex allergies do not have an allergic reaction.

"RED Bags" or bio-hazard bags are used by the health care industry on a daily basis and hospitals can switch these out every hour if needed. Bags are extra sturdy for handling infectious waste or other contaminant items. When working in a hospital setting, these bags ensure that waste is disposed of properly as RED Bags are not used for normal trash items.

When you have to use these poly bags on a daily basis, keeping up with your supply can become expensive unless you are purchasing them from a wholesale supplier. It's important that your distributor ensures FDA regulations are followed on all products in order for your hospital to adhere to the rules and regulations set forth by the medical industry.

In a tight economy, being a frugal shopper is important yet you don't want to sacrifice quality for quantity. You need them on a daily basis and can go through hundreds in a day so they can get expensive depending upon where you purchase them from. The next time you are restocking these important health care supplies, consider Miller Poly Bags. Their prices will not be beat

Reclosable Freezer BagsDescription
when it comes to frozen food packaging, your basic reclosable poly bags just wont to the job. Your standard polyethylene poly bags sold in the store will tear after being frozen for extended period of time. A new freezer bag has been developed to handle the stresses of a deep freeze, this new freezer bag is constructed out of low density polyethylene, which makes the bag ideal for freezing. The low density polyethylene allows the bag to stretch and not tear like a high density polyethlene bag would after being puncture by a frozen food item. Thousands of people constantly run into the same problem of lost food due their unqualified freezer bags fracturing and allowing meat and other consumables to get freezer burn.

The zipper closure on freezer bags ensures the packaged food is kept fresh after being repackaged for later use. A misconception about slide seal closures is that they are leak proof, they are not, only zip closures can be leak proof bags. Majority of freezer bags include a write on strip so the contents of the bags can be easily identified.

Freezer Bag Descriptions:

10-9/16 z 11" 1 gallon Reclosable Freezer Bag w/ Write on Strip

2.7 Mil 2
250 Bags/Case

13" x 15-1/2" 2 gallon Reclosable Freezer Bag w/ Write on Strip

2.7 Mil
100 Bags/Case

Bags can be used for meat, poultry, fish eggs, tofu, dairy products, pasta, rice, cooked vegetables, cut fruits, and vegetables.

Single Track Reclosable Poly Bags- The clear line standard duty general use reclosable bag. These poly bags are excellent for storing, displaying, protecting and shipping all types of product. The zipper type seal makes these bag reclosable and perfect for items that need to be kept fresh or repackaged.

Double Track Reclosable Poly Bags- Use for applications requiring extra strong closure. Two tracks lock together to provide an even stronger seal than our regular seal top bags.

Anti-static Reclosable Poly Bag- Anti-static poly bag is a perfect choice when faraday cage protection in not required, but satic control is necessary. Anti-Static bags effectively prevents static electricity damage to sensitive electronic merchandise during transport, storing, and packaging.

Slide Seal Poly Bags- Slide Seal Bags possess a sliding closure guide on the opening of the bag. When this slider is squeezed between the forefinger and thumb and drawn across the opening of the bag the closure tracks come together, thereby sealing the bag. These bags are used when multiple entry and exit of its content is constantly required. They are perfect for items that need to be kept fresh or repackaged and are easy to use with gloved hands.

Slide Seal Poly Bags with Write on Block- Used for application in a healthcare setting where objects or paper work need to be protected from moisture or dust - and multiple open/close cycles are required for access to the contents.

Reclosable Poly Bag with Hang Hole- Miller Poly Bags premium zipper "snaps" open quickly and easily-even with one hand. They feature reinforced side seals to ensure that the bag doesn't split when opened or filled, and FDA-approved virgin resins used in manufacturing, so they are safe to use in food applications. Hang hole permits easy display. Standard bag for displaying, storing, or shipping parts and accessories.

Reclosable Poly Bags with Write on Block- The clear line seal top with write on block poly bag is Poly Bags standard duty reclosable bag. Seal top poly bags are excellent for displaying, storing, and protecting products in transit. The zipper seal on the seal top bags these bags reclosable and perfect for items that need to be repackaged or kept fresh.

Drawstring Poly Bags- Traditionally drawstring bags provide considerable convenience as general content bags with an easy opening. They are used in the health care industry for a wide range of uses. These Poly Bags are excellent for generic or general use where printing is not necessary or preferred. Drawstring bags are mostly used for respiratory apparatus transport and storage packaging.