What Are Wicket Bags?
Wicket bags are pre-opened plastic bags stacked and held together on a metal wicket (U-shaped wire) for fast, convenient dispensing on manual or automated packaging lines.
They’re typically made from LDPE and designed to be torn off one-by-one during production. Whether you’re packing bread, frozen food, textiles, or hardware, they offer unmatched speed and consistency.
How Wicket Bags Work
Each stack of wicket bags is punched and loaded through two metal wires. These wires hold up to 250 bags per stack, which allows operators or machines to automatically open, fill, and seal each bag with minimal effort.
Many lines include air jets or wicket dispensers to blow open the next bag — reducing time wasted handling each piece manually.
Top Applications of Wicket Bags
Wicket bags are especially popular in high-volume production. Common industries include:
| Industry | Application Examples |
|---|---|
| Food | Bread, tortillas, frozen vegetables |
| Bakery | Bagels, donuts, pastries |
| Medical | Gloves, masks, bandages |
| Textile | T-shirts, socks, undergarments |
| Hardware | Screws, bolts, small parts |
Here’s why businesses are switching to wicket bags in 2025:
Increased Speed
These bags enable faster bagging operations — both manual and automatic. One worker can fill hundreds of bags in minutes.
Cleaner Handling
Since bags are already open and stacked, there’s less need to touch the interior, ideal for sanitary requirements in food & pharma.
Consistent Sizing
Each bag is cut and sealed identically, ensuring uniform presentation — important for retail and branding.
Easy Integration
Compatible with automatic wicket bagging machines and semi-automatic lines — no major infrastructure changes needed.
Reduced Downtime
With fewer reloads and jams, packaging operations run more efficiently and continuously.
How to Choose the Right Wicket Bag
Ask yourself the following:
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What’s the product weight and dimensions?
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Will you use manual or automated filling?
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How often do you reload your bags?
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Any environmental specs (recyclable, FDA-approved)?
Our team is happy to recommend the ideal film, thickness, and sealing style based on your application.
For more information about Hanpak’s plastic bag products and Alibaba shop, please contact us:
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Our experienced sales team is ready to assist you. Contact us today to place your order and experience the quality and reliability that Hanpak offers.
