SCHOLLE PACKAGING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
In-line with our continuing efforts to partner with customers and be a resource within the flexible packaging industry, we have created a list of frequently asked questions that our group of packaging experts receive on a regular basis. If you have additional questions that need to be answered by Scholle Packaging, please feel free to use our Contact Form.
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What kinds of caps are available on Scholle bags?
Scholle Packaging offers an array of caps that suit many popular dispensing methods. Whether it be pour out, gravity dispense, dilution control, aseptic dispensing or unit dosing more than likely Scholle Packaging can offer you a cap to suit your specific application. |
-Katie Scarpelli, Global Marketing Associate, Scholle Packaging North America |
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Is it possible for a chemical bag-in-box package that has been used once before to be re-filled and re-used?
Scholle bags are designed to meet customer needs. Our bags come with a variety of dispensing options that make the bags extremely difficult for re-fill with counterfeit product. |
-Josephine Lee, Global Market Manager, Scholle Packaging North America |
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Does Scholle produce open-ended bags?
Scholle does not produce open-ended bags. We produce a wide array of bags that require fillers and dischargers in order to fill and empty. |
-Rogério Brighenti, Sales Manager, Scholle Packaging Latin America |
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What is the source of all the primary packaging components and do they comply with the various food contact regulations imposed around the world?
As a vertically-integrated company, most components of a Scholle bag are produced in-house in one of the Scholle factories around the world. All materials produced by Scholle are approved for use with direct food contact and we kindly issue the relevant FDA (USA), EU (Europe) and JHOSPA (Japan) compliance certificates when requested. |
-Erik Bosch, Market Development Manager, Scholle Packaging Asia-Pacific |
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Can Scholle Bag-In-Box store solids?
Scholle Bag-In-Box is generally used to package liquid and pasty materials. Some pasty solids such as tomato cubes and citrus pulp are storable in BIB. |
-Nilton Albiero, Purchasing Analyst, Scholle Packaging Latin America |
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Do I have to package my bag-in-box product in a traditional 6-sided box?
Scholle bags are made two-dimensional, but due to their innovative design and flexibility, they will fit in a wide range of containers: rectangular, cylindrical, conical, octagonal, etc., allowing you to truly think outside the box! Scholle has a wide range of sizes suitable for standard outer cases as well. In case of doubt, always contact your local representative for advice. |
-Gijs Geerlings, Sales Manager, Scholle Packaging Europe |
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What is gauge?
Gauge is the nomenclature used for thickness of films. In the U.S., mils are the standard. In the SI system, microns are the standard. In the U.S., gauge is also a unit of measurement equal to a hundredth of a mil. For example, 20 gauge refers to 20 hundredths of a mil or .20 mil thickness. |
-Mark Brucks, Market Manager, Scholle Packaging North America |
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Is bag-in-box packaging a U.N.-certified package?
Scholle Packaging's Bag-In-Box is a U.N.-certifiable package. We strongly encourage each of our customers to perform all testing necessary to deem BIB a suitable fit for their product. |
-Katie Scarpelli, Global Marketing Associate, Scholle Packaging North America |
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What products are currently packed into the Jerribox?
Jerribox is suited for liquid, semi-liquid or powdered products such as: edible oil, water, food ingredients, paints, coatings, industrial chemicals, cleaning chemicals and agricultural chemicals. |
-Paul Woods, Global Product Manager, Jerribox, Scholle Packaging North America |
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