Center Seal

Back-seal format optimized for pillow packs and roll-fed production.

Center Seal

Overview

About Center Seal

This is one of the most common packaging styles globally. It's formed by folding a single sheet of film and sealing the back (center), along with the top and bottom. Center seal pouches are highly efficient for automated filling machines and are widely used for snacks, coffee, tea, frozen foods, pet food, and dry goods. Lightweight, space-saving, and cost-effective.

Quick Facts

Key details for quoting and product fit

Use this summary to compare packaging fit, common materials, optional features, and the information our team needs to estimate production.

Best For

  • Pillow packs
  • Snacks
  • Frozen foods
  • Dry foods
  • Automatic packing lines

Key Benefits

  • Designed for continuous packing
  • Clean center back seal
  • Efficient for high-volume runs
  • Good cost control

Popular Materials

  • OPP / CPP
  • PET / PE
  • Metalized film / PE
  • Heat-sealable roll film

Optional Features

  • Easy-tear film
  • Matte or glossy finish
  • High-barrier film
  • Custom roll width
  • Registration mark

Quote Information Needed

  • Film width
  • Finished pack size
  • Machine model
  • Core size
  • Quantity per roll

What is a Center Seal pouch?

A pillow-pack style format with the seal seam running down the center of the back. Made from roll film and run continuously through automatic packing machines.

Suitable for what kind of products?

Ideal for snacks, frozen items, and seasoning powders that need to be packed at high speed on automatic lines.

Why choose a Center Seal pouch?

Runs well on high-speed lines, gives a clean and secure back seam, and provides strong, eye-catching print impact on the pack.

Sample Works

Dry Food & Instant Meals

Printed center-seal pouches for instant noodles, pasta, and other dry food products.

Single-Serve Frozen Treats

Center-seal flow wraps sized for individually portioned ice cream and frozen treats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Center Seal pouches?

MOQ for Center Seal pouches depends on size, material structure, and number of print colors. Send us your target dimensions and quantity and our team will confirm a practical MOQ and quotation.

What materials and printing options are available for Center Seal pouches?

We offer PE, PET, OPP, BOPP, CPP, aluminum foil laminates, metalized films, and paper-based structures, with flexographic and gravure printing up to 11 colors for sharp, consistent results.

Can Center Seal pouches run on automatic packing machines?

Yes. Center Seal pouches are produced from roll film designed specifically for automatic form-fill-seal machines, giving a clean center back-seam and consistent results on continuous, high-speed lines.

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