Capran® PIR

AdvanSix Brand

Discover Capran® biaxially oriented nylon films from AdvanSix, a world leading producer of advanced biaxially oriented nylon film (BOPA, BON) and oriented nylon film (OPA, ONY, ON). The biaxial orientation endows Capran® with exceptional strength and barrier properties, including superb burst strength, flex-crack, and abrasion and puncture resistance at lighter gages versus competitive films. Capran® films are ideally suited for a wide range of markets – from food and industrial to pharmaceutical and medical packaging. Specific applications include food packaging, retort packaging, book covers, balloons, liquid bag-in-a-box and bulk bag/pouch applications.

Capran® contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials. The Capran® product line includes clear films as well as a wide range of coated and treated films enhanced for specialized applications such as printing, oxygen barrier, moisture barrier and heat sealing.

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AdvanSixCapran® PIR-1000

Applications:Food & Beverage Packaging, Non-Food Consumer Packaging, Industrial & Transport Packaging
Product Families:Parts, Shapes & Films
Chemical Family:Polyamides
Polymer Name:Polyamide 6 (PA 6), BOPA (Nylon) Film
End Uses:Biaxially Oriented Film, Flexible Packaging, Pharmaceutical Packaging

Capran® PIR-1000 film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® 1000, its standard, non-recycled counterpart. Capran® PIR-1000 film is a 0.39 mil (10 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film suitable for packaging applications that demand optimum protection and performance. It offers a high gas barrier, excellent toughness and puncture resistance, optical clarity, and exceptional flex crack resistance. Capran® PIR-1000 film nylon 6 film is well-suited for packaging applications requiring optimum protection and performance.

AdvanSixCapran® PIR-1200

Applications:Food & Beverage Packaging, Non-Food Consumer Packaging, Industrial & Transport Packaging
Product Families:Parts, Shapes & Films
Chemical Family:Polyamides
Polymer Name:Polyamide 6 (PA 6), BOPA (Nylon) Film
End Uses:Biaxially Oriented Film, Flexible Packaging, Pharmaceutical Packaging

Capran® PIR-1200 film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® 1200, its standard, non-recycled counterpart.Capran® PIR-1200 is a 0.47 mil (12 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film for packaging applications that require optimum protection and performance. It features a superior balance of properties, including a high gas barrier, excellent toughness and puncture resistance, optical clarity, and exceptional flex crack resistance.

AdvanSixCapran® PIR-1200RT

Applications:Food & Beverage Packaging, Non-Food Consumer Packaging, Industrial & Transport Packaging
Product Families:Recycled Polymers, Parts, Shapes & Films, Basic Thermoplastics
Chemical Family:Polyamides
Polymer Name:Polyamide 6 (PA 6), BOPA (Nylon) Film
End Uses:Stretch Films, Shrink Wrap, Food Packaging

Capran® PIR-1200RT film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® 1200RT, its standard, non-recycled counterpart.Capran® PIR-1200RT resin is a 0.47 mil (12 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film for retort applications and packaging applications that require optimum protection and performance. Its features include a high gas barrier, excellent toughness and puncture resistance, and exceptional flex crack resistance and optics.

AdvanSixCapran® PIR-1500

Applications:Food & Beverage Packaging, Non-Food Consumer Packaging, Industrial & Transport Packaging
Product Families:Parts, Shapes & Films
Chemical Family:Polyamides
Polymer Name:Polyamide 6 (PA 6), BOPA (Nylon) Film
End Uses:Biaxially Oriented Film, Flexible Packaging, Pharmaceutical Packaging

Capran® PIR-1500 film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® 1500, its standard, non-recycled counterpart.Capran® PIR-1500 is a 0.59 mil (15 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film suitable for packaging applications that demand optimum protection and performance. It provides critical properties such as high gas barrier, excellent toughness and puncture resistance, optical clarity and exceptional flex crack resistance.

AdvanSixCapran® PIR-1500RT

Applications:Food & Beverage Packaging, Non-Food Consumer Packaging, Industrial & Transport Packaging
Product Families:Parts, Shapes & Films
Chemical Family:Polyamides
Polymer Name:Polyamide 6 (PA 6), BOPA (Nylon) Film
End Uses:Biaxially Oriented Film, Flexible Packaging, Pharmaceutical Packaging

Capran® PIR-1500RT film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® 1500RT, its standard, non-recycled counterpart.Capran® PIR-1500RT is a 0.59 mil (15 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 for retort applications and packaging applications that require optimum protection and performance. It features a high gas barrier, excellent toughness and puncture resistance, optical clarity, and exceptional flex crack resistance.

AdvanSixCapran® PIR-2500

Applications:Food & Beverage Packaging, Non-Food Consumer Packaging, Industrial & Transport Packaging
Product Families:Parts, Shapes & Films
Chemical Family:Polyamides
Polymer Name:Polyamide 6 (PA 6), BOPA (Nylon) Film
End Uses:Biaxially Oriented Film, Flexible Packaging, Pharmaceutical Packaging

Capran® PIR-2500 film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® 2500, its standard, non-recycled counterpart.Capran® PIR-2500 is a 1.0 mil (25 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film for packaging applications requiring optimum protection and performance. It features a high gas barrier, excellent toughness and puncture resistance, and exceptional flex crack resistance and optics.

AdvanSixCapran® PIR-2500RT

Applications:Food & Beverage Packaging, Non-Food Consumer Packaging, Industrial & Transport Packaging
Product Families:Parts, Shapes & Films
Chemical Family:Polyamides
Polymer Name:Polyamide 6 (PA 6), BOPA (Nylon) Film
End Uses:Biaxially Oriented Film, Flexible Packaging, Pharmaceutical Packaging

Capran® PIR-2500RT film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® 2500RT, its standard, non-recycled counterpart.Capran® PIR-2500RT is a 1.0 mil (25 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film for retort applications and packaging applications that require optimum protection and performance. It features a high gas barrier, excellent toughness and puncture resistance, optical clarity, and exceptional flex crack resistance.

AdvanSixCapran® PIR-MT1200 Film

Applications:Food & Beverage Packaging, Non-Food Consumer Packaging, Industrial & Transport Packaging
Product Families:Parts, Shapes & Films, Recycled Polymers, Basic Thermoplastics
Chemical Family:Polyamides
Polymer Name:BOPA (Nylon) Film
End Uses:Flexible Packaging, Book Covers

Capran® PIR-MT1200 film from AdvanSix contains 100% post-industrial recycled (PIR) raw materials while providing the same top performance and processability as Capran® MT1200, its standard, non-recycled counterpart.Capran® PIR-MT1200 Film is a 0.47 mil (12 micron) biaxially oriented Nylon 6 film with a metallized barrier coating by controlled vacuum deposition of high-purity aluminum. The metallized film has corona treatment on the reverse side. Capran® PIR-MT1200 Film not only maintains its physical properties but also offers exceptional gas barrier and a pure glossy metallic appearance, making it especially well-suited for packaging and balloon applications.

Brand Summary

Identification

Chemical Family: Polyamides
Polymer Name: BOPA (Nylon) Film,
Polyamide 6 (PA 6)
Technologies: Plastics
Product Families: Basic Thermoplastics
Recycled Polymers
Parts, Shapes & Films
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Resin

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Contains PIR Resin,
Recycled,
Sustainable

Applications & Uses

Markets: Agriculture & Feed,
Printing & Packaging
Applications: Agricultural Films
Silage & Stretch Films
Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging,
Industrial & Transport Packaging,
Non-Food Consumer Packaging
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Balloons,
Biaxially Oriented Film,
Book Covers,
Film,
Flexible Packaging,
Food Packaging,
Form Fill Seal Packaging,
General Purpose,
Oriented Film,
Pharmaceutical Packaging,
Pouches Flexible Packaging,
Retort Pouches,
Shrink Wrap,
Stand up Pouches,
Stretch Films,
Vacuum Bagging Film
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods: Extrusion,
Stretch Films Extrusion,
Thermoforming