When customers compare plastic film prices, thin film often looks like the cheaper option. Less material, lower weight – so the price should go down, right?
In reality, thin film is often more difficult, riskier, and more expensive to produce than thicker film.
Thin Film = High Precision Manufacturing
Producing thin film is not just about reducing thickness. It requires:
- Extremely stable extrusion
- Precise tension control
- Consistent cooling and winding
Even a small fluctuation can cause:
- Film breakage
- Uneven thickness
- Poor roll formation
This means lower production speed and higher scrap rate.
Lower Output, Higher Cost per KG
In real production:
- Thin sheeting rolls are lighter
- Machines must run slower
- Breaks occur more frequently
As a result, actual output per shift is much lower than planned.
Lower output directly increases:
- Labor cost per ton
- Energy cost per ton
- Maintenance cost
This is one reason thin film pricing often surprises buyers.
More Quality Risks to Control
Thin film is more sensitive to:
- Heat variation
- Static electricity
- Edge tearing during converting
To keep quality stable, manufacturers must:
- Use experienced operators
- Apply stricter QC standards
- Reject more material that doesn’t meet specs
All of these are real costs, not theoretical ones.
Why Trial Orders Are Often Underpriced
Many factories (including ours) support the first order at a very aggressive price so customers can:
- Test the film performance
- Evaluate sealing strength
- Check machinability
However, once the product moves into real, repeated production, pricing must reflect:
- Actual efficiency
- Real waste ratio
- Sustainable manufacturing cost
This ensures long-term quality consistency – not just one good shipment.
What Buyers Should Consider (Beyond Price)
When evaluating thin film suppliers, don’t ask only:
“How cheap can you make it?”
Ask instead:
- Can you run this film stably at scale?
- Can quality remain consistent across containers?
- Can the supplier sustain this price long term?
Because thin film done wrong costs far more in downtime, rejects, and complaints.
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