Barrier Foil Rolls VAL55HD Moistop Rolls | Pre-Cut Log Rolls | 1.25mtr, 1.25mtr or 1.5mtr Width x 200mtr Linear

VAL55 Barrier Foil is a highly advanced, heat-sealable foil material from Valdamark, known for its exceptional protective qualities. It's considered premium because of its sophisticated 5-layer construction, which creates an outstanding barrier against moisture, oxygen, and other environmental factors, ensuring sensitive items remain in pristine condition during transit and storage.

The innovative 5-layer construction of VAL55 Barrier Foil, comprising materials like PET, PE, Aluminium, and HDPE, creates a robust and impenetrable shield. This multi-layered design provides superior protection by minimizing the ingress of moisture vapor and oxygen, thus preventing corrosion, degradation, and contamination of your packaged items.

The VAL55 Barrier Foil rolls are particularly well-suited for long-term storage and export because their hermetically sealed nature, combined with an ultra-low moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR), creates an optimal, stable environment inside the package. This means your sensitive goods are effectively shielded from atmospheric and physical pressures, no matter how long the journey or storage period.

Yes, VAL55 Barrier Foil is rigorously designed to meet various important standards. It proudly conforms to DEF STAN 81-147 (which was formerly DEF STAN 81-75) and also adheres to current EU, BIR, and FDA guidelines, showcasing its high quality and reliability for diverse applications.

Absolutely. VAL55 Barrier Foil is specifically engineered to withstand the harsh conditions encountered during sea shipping. Its robust laminated film acts as an effective barrier against damaging elements like salt water, various gas products, and the corrosive effects of marine air, ensuring your goods arrive at their destination in factory condition.

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VAL55 Barrier Foil rolls are ideally suited for packaging a wide variety of sensitive items, especially those prone to moisture and corrosion damage. This includes everything from precision engineering parts, powdered granules, and consumables to sensitive electrical components and general industrial goods.

To achieve optimal protection with VAL55 Barrier Foil, it's essential to heat seal it correctly. You'll need a compound foil bag sealer, and the recommended settings are typically 2-3 seconds at 210°C, ensuring a strong, hermetic seal that maintains the integrity of the barrier.

For the very best results, especially when dealing with highly moisture-sensitive products, it's strongly advised to use VAL55 Barrier Foil in conjunction with desiccant products like silica gel sachets. This creates a highly controlled, ultra-low humidity environment within the package, ensuring optimal conditions for preservation.

While VAL55 Barrier Foil is readily available in standard 200 linear meter log rolls, Valdamark also offers a custom slit and rewind service. This means you can specify the desired dimensions, allowing you to perfectly tailor your barrier foil packaging to the exact demands of your products, regardless of their varying quantities and sizes.

Yes, the versatility of VAL55 Barrier Foil allows it to be converted into various packaging formats. This includes both 2D flat bags for simpler items and more complex 3D box bag designs for larger or more unusually shaped components, providing adaptable packaging solutions.

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VAL55 Barrier Foil is a go-to solution across a broad spectrum of industries that require high-performance moisture and corrosion protection. This includes aerospace, automotive, medical equipment, and electronics, as well as general manufacturing and export sectors.

The robust 5-layer laminate of VAL55 Barrier Foil typically consists of 12µm PET, 12µm PE, 7µm Aluminium, 20µm PE, and 60µm HDPE. This specific combination provides exceptional strength, flexibility, and barrier properties.

VAL55 Barrier Foil boasts an ultra-low Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR), which is critical for protecting sensitive goods. This incredibly low rate means that once the package is hermetically sealed, minimal water vapor can pass through the material, effectively maintaining a dry internal environment and preventing moisture-related damage.

Absolutely. Thanks to its sophisticated 5-layer laminate and excellent bond strength between each material, VAL55 Barrier Foil displays very high tear and puncture resistance, offering robust physical protection for your valuable goods during handling and transit.

VAL55 Barrier Foil is designed for reliable performance within a wide temperature range, generally from -40°C to +70°C. This makes it suitable for packaging goods that may encounter extreme climatic conditions during their journey or storage.

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By providing superior protection and eliminating the need for multiple layers of less effective packaging materials, VAL55 Barrier Foil can actually lead to lower overall packaging costs. It safeguards products more reliably, reducing instances of damage, returns, and the need for re-packaging.

Yes, despite its impressive strength and robust construction, VAL55 Barrier Foil is designed to be lighter than many comparable laminates. This thoughtful engineering helps in reducing shipping weights and associated costs without compromising on protection.

Definitely. VAL55 Barrier Foil is an excellent choice for sensitive electronic components, as it creates a hermetic seal that guards against moisture, static, and other atmospheric contaminants that could otherwise cause corrosion or malfunction in delicate electronics.

Yes, VAL55 Barrier Foil is specifically designed to meet demanding military specifications, including DEF STAN 81-147, making it a trusted and reliable solution for packaging sensitive military and defence equipment that requires the highest level of protection.

By creating an optimal, controlled micro-environment within the package, VAL55 Barrier Foil effectively isolates goods from external environmental fluctuations, including humidity, oxygen, and contaminants. This proactive protection ensures that products, even after lengthy transport times, arrive at the end-user in the same pristine, factory condition as when they were packed.

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While the product description primarily focuses on industrial applications, the exceptional moisture and oxygen barrier properties of VAL55 Barrier Foil could certainly make it a consideration for preserving sensitive artworks, historical documents, or other archival items where environmental control is paramount. However, specialist advice for such applications should always be sought.

By significantly extending the shelf life and preserving the quality of products, VAL55 Barrier Foil can indirectly contribute to a lower carbon footprint by reducing waste from damaged goods and the energy associated with their replacement or repair.

The standard length for VAL55 Barrier Foil rolls is 200 linear meters. However, Valdamark Direct also offers pre-cut log rolls in specific widths such as 1.0 meter, 1.25 meters, and 1.50 meters to cater to immediate needs.

For pre-cut stock sizes available for online ordering, delivery of VAL55 Barrier Foil rolls is typically very quick, often within 2-3 working days. For custom-manufactured sizes and formats, lead times depend on quantity and specification, but most requirements can be fulfilled within 4 weeks.

You can typically access the detailed technical data sheet (TDS) and safety data sheet (SDS) for VAL55 Barrier Foil directly from the product page on the Valdamark Direct website. These documents provide comprehensive information on specifications, handling, and safety.

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Yes, Valdamark Direct caters to both small and large requirements. VAL55 Barrier Foil can be ordered in bulk quantities, and typically, bulk buying discounts are available, making it a cost-effective solution for larger projects.

For the standard pre-cut and full log rolls, there isn't usually a strict minimum order quantity, making it accessible for a range of project sizes. However, for highly customized orders, specific minimums might apply.

The carefully chosen blend of materials in the 5-layer laminate of VAL55 Barrier Foil ensures that while it is incredibly strong and resistant, it remains flexible and easy to maneuver over products of most dimensions. This balance of properties is key to its user-friendliness.

To maintain the integrity and performance of unused VAL55 Barrier Foil rolls, it's best to store them in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Keeping the rolls protected from physical damage and contamination will ensure they are ready for use when needed.

While the primary product description for the rolls doesn't explicitly mention an external anti-slip layer, some converted VAL55 bags (like the 55lb sacks) are adapted with an external anti-slip layer to improve stacking and pallet stability. For the rolls, focus is on the barrier properties of the material itself.