12x8x30 Gusseted Poly Bags - 1.5 Mil LDPE for Bulky Item Packaging
These 12x8x30 gusseted poly bags feature 8-inch expandable side gussets that accommodate irregularly shaped or bulky items while maintaining a compact flat profile for storage. Made from 1.5 mil virgin LDPE resin, these bags meet FDA/USDA specifications for food contact applications. The tubular construction with durable bottom seal provides reliable protection for light to medium-duty commercial packaging needs.
Product Specifications
- Dimensions: 12" width x 8" gusset x 30" length
- Material: 1.5 mil virgin Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
- Quantity: 500 bags per case
- Compliance: FDA/USDA compliant for food contact
- Construction: Tubular with bottom seal
- Clarity: Clear for product visibility
Applications
The expandable gusset design makes these bags ideal for commercial operations handling variable-sized inventory. Bakeries and food service operations use gusseted bags to package baked goods, produce, and bulk food items while maintaining product visibility. Retail distribution centers rely on this format for bagging apparel, linens, and soft goods that require shape accommodation. Manufacturing facilities utilize gusseted poly bags for packaging assembled components, hardware kits, and irregularly shaped parts. The 12x8x30 size works well for tall, narrow items or products that benefit from the extra depth provided by the gusset expansion.
Key Features
- Expandable Side Gussets: 8-inch gussets expand to accommodate bulky or irregular shapes while lying flat when empty for efficient storage
- Light Duty Construction: 1.5 mil thickness suitable for non-abrasive items, dust protection, and temporary storage applications
- FDA Compliant Material: Virgin LDPE resin meets federal specifications for direct food contact in commercial food operations
- Versatile Closure Options: Can be heat sealed, tied, stapled, or secured with tape depending on application requirements
- Superior Clarity: Clear film allows visual inspection and product identification without opening
Gusset Advantage
Side gussets provide dimensional flexibility that flat poly bags cannot match. When expanded, the 8-inch gussets create additional width capacity, transforming the bag from a 12-inch wide flat profile to an approximately 20-inch circumference tube. This expansion capability eliminates the need to stock multiple bag widths for variable product dimensions, simplifying inventory management in warehouse and packaging operations.
Material Thickness Guidance
At 1.5 mil thickness, these bags are designed for light-duty applications involving non-sharp, non-abrasive contents. For heavier items, sharp edges, or rough surfaces, consider upgrading to 2 mil or heavier gauge gusseted bags for enhanced puncture resistance and load capacity.
Why Choose Prism Pak
Prism Pak delivers wholesale pricing on case quantities of gusseted poly bags with fast shipment from our Berwick, PA distribution center. Our packaging expertise helps commercial customers select the right bag specifications for their operational requirements.
