Fin Seal Pouches
Fin seal pouches are flexible packaging bags sealed along the center back, forming a clean, symmetrical pouch with a flat front and back. They are designed for efficient filling, neat stacking and clear shelf display. They are widely used for snacks, grains, frozen food, confectionery and powdered products, with customizable sizes, materials, printing and seal options.
Fin Seal Features
Strong Center Back Seal
The single vertical seal running down the center back creates a wide, strong seal area that helps prevent leaks and burst failures during filling, transport and handling. This is especially valuable for dry powders, grains and small-particulate products.
Tear-Notch Opening
A pre-cut tear notch can be added to the top seal, allowing consumers to open the pouch cleanly without scissors. For products used over multiple servings, a reclosable zipper can also be integrated into the top seal.
Efficient Filling & Sealing
The center seal pouch runs efficiently on vertical form-fill-seal machines, with the back seal formed before the top and bottom seals. This design supports high-speed production while maintaining consistent pouch shape and seal quality.
Lightweight And Portable
Center seal pouches are lightweight and can be stored flat before filling, reducing storage space and transport costs compared with rigid containers. Once filled, the slim profile makes them easy to stack, pack and display.
Generous Print Area
The flat front and back panels provide a large printable surface for brand graphics, product information, barcodes and usage instructions. This supports clear shelf presentation and recognizable branding.
Fin Seal Specifications
Center seal pouches can be customized in size, thickness, material structure, seal width and printing to suit different products and filling requirements. The specifications below provide common options for reference, and custom configurations are available based on your product and application.
| Parameter | Specification / Options | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Size Specifications | ||
| Pouch Size | Width: 50–300 mm Height: 80–450 mm | Custom sizes available according to product dimensions and packaging equipment |
| Rollstock / Core Size | Custom Roll Width 3-Inch / 6-Inch Core | Matched to flow wrappers, VFFS machines and other automated packaging equipment |
| Materials | ||
| Standard Materials | BOPP/CPP, PET/PE, PET/CPP | Suitable for snacks, bakery products and general packaging applications |
| Barrier Materials | PET/VMPET/PE, PET/AL/PE, PET/AL/CPP | For products requiring stronger moisture, oxygen and light protection |
| High-Strength Materials | PET/PA/PE, PA/PE | For frozen food, hardware and products requiring greater puncture resistance |
| Printing & Finishing | ||
| Printing | Gravure / Digital Printing | Gravure for volume production; digital printing for smaller batches and samples |
| Print Colors | 1–10 Colors | Custom artwork, colors and product information available |
| Surface Finish | Gloss, Matte, Metallized, Pearl Film, Spot UV | Multiple finishes available according to product and brand requirements |
| Seal & Optional Features | ||
| Seal Structure | Center / Back Seal with Top & Bottom Seals | Designed for automatic forming, filling and sealing applications |
| Optional Features | Tear Notch, Serrated Cut, Window, Hang Hole | Optional features available according to product and retail requirements |
| Commercial Information | ||
| MOQ | Digital: 500–1,000 pcs Gravure: 5,000–10,000 pcs | Final MOQ depends on size, material and printing process |
| Sample Lead Time | 3–7 Days | For confirming size, seal position and print appearance |
| Production Lead Time | 10–25 Days | Depends on order quantity, materials and production schedule |
| Customization | Custom Size, Material, Printing & Roll Specifications | Produced according to artwork, samples and packaging machine requirements |
Center Seal PouchApplications
