PE PA PE Film
PE PA PE film (PE/PA/PE) is a coextruded high-barrier nylon/PE film with a PA core and PE sealing layers on both sides. It is widely used for vacuum pouches, thermoforming bottom webs and form-fill-seal (FFS) bags that must combine strong puncture resistance, clean seals and stable barrier for deep-freeze and export logistics.
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High oxygen and moisture barrier for chilled and frozen meat, cheese, seafood and ready meals
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Tough, puncture-resistant PA (nylon) core to handle bones, sharp corners and impact
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PE sealing layers compatible with most vacuum, MAP and thermoforming lines
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Tailor-made structures for food, medical and industrial packaging projects
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Supplied by CloudFilm in China with stable quality, export documentation and technical support
PE PA PE Film Description
What Is PE PA PE Film?
PE PA PE film is a three-layer coextruded structure with polyethylene (PE) outer layers and a polyamide (PA, nylon) barrier core. The symmetrical PE/PA/PE design provides a combination of oxygen and aroma barrier, moisture barrier, toughness and sealability in a single film.
Compared with simple PE films, PE PA PE offers much higher oxygen barrier and puncture resistance, making it suitable for vacuum-packed meat, cheese, seafood and ready meals. Versus standard PA/PE laminates, the coextruded PE PA PE structure can offer more uniform thickness, good slip on both sides and efficient processing on vacuum bag-making, thermoforming and FFS lines.
For projects that need even higher barrier or metalized appearance, CloudFilm can also supply related structures such as PA/PE laminates, PET/PE laminates and PET VMPET PE high-barrier films, so you can build a complete packaging family around your product.
Typical Structures & Specifications
CloudFilm typically engineers PE PA PE film in structures like:
- 60–90 μm PE/PA/PE for medium-barrier vacuum pouches and small thermoforming packs
- 70–120 μm PE/PA/PE for deep-draw thermoforming bottom webs and heavy frozen products
- 80–150 μm PE/PA/PE for industrial or chemical products requiring higher toughness
Typical technical ranges (customizable on request):
- Total thickness: 50–150 μm
- Width: approx. 300–2000 mm
- Cores: 3″ or 6″, jumbo rolls or slit rolls for converters
- Surface treatment: one or two-side corona treatment for printing or lamination
- Printing: can be combined with printed outer webs (e.g. PET/PE printed laminates or BOPP/PE) to meet your branding needs
By working directly with CloudFilm, buyers can fine-tune PE PA PE structures around barrier level, stiffness, sealing window and forming depth, instead of relying on generic “standard” films from trading companies.
Get Free Sample of PE PA PE Film
Want to see how PE PA PE film runs on your own line? CloudFilm can supply A4 sheets or short trial rolls so you can check forming depth, sealing window and barrier performance before placing bulk orders.
To recommend a suitable structure and quotation, please tell us:
- Your product and application
(for example: frozen meat, cheese, seafood, sauces, medical devices, industrial parts) - Pack format
(vacuum pouch, thermoforming bottom web/top web, lidding film, heavy-duty bag, etc.) - Target structure and thickness
(e.g. 70 μm PE/PA/PE deep-draw bottom web, or medium-barrier vacuum pouch film) - Film width, roll diameter or sheet size you prefer
- Estimated monthly volume and first order quantity
PE PA PE Film Applications
Food Packaging
PE PA PE film is widely used in vacuum and MAP packs for fresh and frozen meat, cheese, seafood and ready meals. The nylon core resists bones and sharp corners, while the PE seal layer delivers clean, leak-free seals on thermoforming and vacuum-bag lines. It works well together with CloudFilm’s 3 side seal pouches and other high-barrier laminates for frozen meat and cheese.
Medical Supplies
For medical devices, diagnostic reagents and certain pharmaceutical products, PE PA PE provides a tough, sterile barrier that can withstand handling and transport without pinholes. When needed, it can be engineered for specific sterilization conditions (e.g. EtO or low-temperature processes) and used as part of your medical flexible packaging system.
Industrial Applications
In industrial packaging, PE PA PE film can be used as a high-barrier liner or heavy-duty bag for chemicals, electronic components and metal parts. It helps protect sensitive contents from moisture, oxygen and contamination during long-distance shipping or export.
Consumer Goods
Everyday consumer products such as pet food, coffee beans, snacks and household items often require extended freshness and aroma retention. PE PA PE vacuum or pillow packs combine strong barrier performance with good print appearance when laminated with printed outer films like PET/PE or BOPP/PE.
Agricultural Products
For high-value seeds, fertilizers and specialty agricultural inputs, PE PA PE bags offer enhanced barrier versus standard PE bags, reducing moisture ingress and oxidation risk. This helps protect product quality across different climates and long supply chains.
FAQ
CloudFilm typically supplies PE PA PE film in total thicknesses from 50 to 150 μm. Within this range, we can design different structures for vacuum pouches, thermoforming bottom webs or heavy-duty bags.
For example, 60–90 μm is common for medium-barrier vacuum bags, while 70–120 μm is often used for deep-draw thermoforming packs and frozen meat applications.
Yes. One of the main uses of PE PA PE film is frozen meat and deep-freeze packaging. The PA core maintains strength and puncture resistance at low temperatures, while the PE sealing layers keep seals tight during freezing, storage and export logistics.
For specific projects, CloudFilm can tune the structure for your product type, pack format and desired shelf life, and may also suggest PA/PE or PA/EVOH/PE solutions when higher barrier is required.
PE PA PE itself is usually supplied as a clear coextruded film. For branding and artwork, it is commonly used together with printed outer layers such as PET/PE or BOPP/PE laminates.
CloudFilm can coordinate both the barrier PE PA PE film and the printed web so that you receive a complete structure ready for pouch-making or thermoforming.
- PE PA PE vs PA/PE: Both are nylon/PE combinations, but PE PA PE is a coextruded three-layer film with PE on both sides, while PA/PE is often a laminated two-layer film. PE PA PE can offer more uniform gauge and good slip on both sides; PA/PE is very common for vacuum bags and thermoforming.
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PE PA PE vs PET/PE: PET/PE provides higher stiffness, gloss and temperature resistance, and is often used as a printed outer web. PE PA PE focuses more on barrier and toughness rather than shelf appearance.
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PE PA PE vs PET VMPET PE: PET VMPET PE delivers much higher oxygen barrier thanks to the metalized layer, and is suitable for dry products that need long shelf life. PE PA PE is transparent and better suited to products where you want to see the contents (fresh/frozen food, some medical uses).
PE PA PE is a multi-material structure, which means recycling options depend on local facilities. CloudFilm supports downgauging and material optimization to reduce total film usage while maintaining performance. For projects focused on recyclability, we can also discuss mono-PE or BOPE-based solutions and design PE-rich laminates that better match emerging recycling streams.
To prepare a precise quotation, CloudFilm usually needs: product and application, pack format, target structure and thickness, film width and roll specs, printing requirements (if any), estimated monthly volume and first order quantity. If you have an existing structure from another supplier, sharing that data or sending a small sample roll will help us match or improve the performance.
For most PE PA PE projects, the typical minimum order quantity is aligned with one production batch or a partial container load. Lead times depend on structure complexity and printing requirements, but CloudFilm usually ships standard specifications within a few weeks after order confirmation. Exact MOQ and lead time will be confirmed during quotation based on your target structure and destination port.
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