8x4x18 Gusseted Poly Bags - Light Duty Expandable Packaging
These 8x4x18 gusseted poly bags provide expandable side gussets that accommodate bulky or irregularly shaped items while maintaining a compact footprint when empty. The 1.5 mil LDPE construction offers light-duty protection suitable for dry goods, soft products, and non-sharp items. Tubular construction with a durable bottom seal ensures reliable performance in commercial packaging operations.
Product Specifications
- Dimensions: 8" x 4" x 18" (Width x Gusset x Length)
- Material: 100% virgin Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
- Thickness: 1.5 mil (nominal)
- Quantity: 1000 bags per case
- Compliance: FDA compliant for food contact, meets USDA specifications
- Construction: Tubular with bottom seal, side gussets
Applications
The 1.5 mil thickness suits light-duty commercial applications across multiple industries. Retail operations use gusseted bags for apparel, linens, and soft goods that benefit from the expandable design. Food service distributors package bakery items, produce, and dry bulk foods in these FDA-compliant bags. Warehouse operations rely on gusseted poly bags for parts kitting, where the expanding sides accommodate multiple components in a single package. Manufacturing facilities use this size for protecting finished goods during internal transfers and temporary storage.
Key Features
- Expandable Gussets: Side gussets expand to 4 inches, accommodating bulky or irregular items while lying flat when empty for efficient storage
- FDA Compliant Material: Virgin LDPE resin meets FDA/USDA specifications for direct food contact applications
- Versatile Closure: Can be heat sealed, tied, stapled, or taped shut to match your operation's packaging workflow
- Superior Clarity: Clear LDPE film provides excellent product visibility for quality inspection and display
- Case Quantities: 1000 bags per case for high-volume operations with consistent packaging needs
Thickness Guide
At 1.5 mil, these bags are designed for light-duty applications with soft, non-abrasive contents. For heavier items, sharp objects, or applications requiring puncture resistance, consider upgrading to 2 mil or thicker gusseted bags. The tubular construction and bottom seal provide reliable strength for the intended use cases.
Why Choose Prism Pak
Prism Pak supplies wholesale poly bags in case quantities with competitive pricing for commercial operations. Our Berwick, PA distribution center stocks gusseted bags in multiple sizes and thicknesses to meet diverse packaging requirements.
