18x16x40 Gusseted Poly Bags - Expandable Light-Duty Packaging
These 18x16x40 gusseted poly bags feature side gussets that expand to accommodate bulky or irregularly shaped items up to 16 inches wide. Manufactured from 1.5 mil virgin LDPE resin, these bags provide light-duty protection for dust, moisture, and contamination in commercial packaging operations. The tubular construction with bottom seal ensures consistent performance across all 250 bags per case.
Product Specifications
- Dimensions: 18" x 16" x 40" (width x gusset x height)
- Material: 1.5 mil Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
- Construction: Tubular with bottom seal, side gussets
- Quantity: 250 bags per case
- Compliance: FDA compliant for food contact
- Resin: 100% virgin LDPE meeting FDA/USDA specifications
Commercial Applications
The expandable gusset design makes these bags ideal for packaging items with variable widths or irregular shapes. Bakeries use this size for bagging large loaves, multiple rolls, or bulk cookies while maintaining FDA food-contact compliance. Retail operations package soft goods, linens, and apparel where the gusset accommodates folded items without compression. Warehouse and distribution centers use these bags for protecting long, narrow components during storage and shipment. Manufacturing facilities bag oversized parts, hardware kits, and assembled products where the 40-inch height provides full coverage. The light 1.5 mil thickness suits applications requiring basic dust and moisture protection without heavy-duty puncture resistance.
Key Features
- Expandable Gussets: Side gussets open to 16 inches to fit bulky or irregular items
- Generous Height: 40-inch length accommodates tall or long products
- FDA Compliant Material: Virgin LDPE resin approved for direct food contact
- Superior Clarity: Clear film displays packaged products for quality inspection and presentation
- Versatile Closure: Can be heat sealed, tied, stapled, or taped shut depending on application
- Bottom Seal Construction: Durable tubular design with reinforced bottom prevents leakage
Material Properties
At 1.5 mil thickness, these bags provide light-duty protection suitable for non-sharp items with moderate weight. The LDPE material offers flexibility and conformability, making it easy to work with in high-volume packaging operations. While thinner than 2-4 mil industrial bags, the 1.5 mil gauge reduces material costs for applications where maximum puncture resistance is not required.
Why Choose Prism Pak
Prism Pak supplies gusseted poly bags in case quantities at wholesale pricing with no minimum order requirements. Our Pennsylvania distribution center serves commercial customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast with fast shipping on stock items.
