AMUT Sheet, Foil, and Cast Film Extrusion Systems

Differences Between Thermoplastic Foil, Cast Film, and Sheet Extrusion

The terms may vary worldwide, but no matter where you are, AMUT delivers advanced technology and proven reliability for producing all three. The difference between the three is the thickness, and in many cases, the number of rolls used in each process. Otherwise, they have much in common, as all are made using adjustable lip flat dies. Generally speaking, in the United States of America, the terms of difference are as follows:

• Cast Film: less than 0.010 inch (ten-thousandths)

• Sheet: 0.010 inch or greater

• Foils: typically refers to thin cast film, 150 microns and up

Benefits of AMUT Sheet, Foil, and Cast Film Extrusion Systems

Plastic Sheet, Film, and Foil Extrusion Systems custom built to suit your needs
We supply complete extrusion systems for producing plastic foils, cast films, and sheets. Built for performance and reliability, these systems are designed to handle a broad range of thermoplastic resins across a variety of end-use sectors in the United States.
Drawing on over five decades of experience in flat-die extrusion, our solutions support widths from 16 inches up to 130 inches (400 to 3300 mm) and thicknesses starting at 6 mils (150 microns), extending to multi-inch structural panels. Learn more about AMUT’s global engineering capabilities and company history on our AMUT corporate overview page.

Applications for AMUT Sheet, Foil, and Cast Film Extrusion Lines

Food Packaging Applications
Extruded sheet for thermoformed food containers, available with or without barrier layers. Structures may be laminated or co-extruded to maintain product freshness, and surfaces can be prepared for printing or metallizing. Options available for use in high-speed form-fill-seal lines.
Typical materials: PET, PS, PE, PP, EVA, EVOH.

Retail and Medical Blister Packs
Films for thermoformed consumer packaging and pharmaceutical blister packs. Available with surface treatments that enable heat sealing or bonding.
Typical materials: PET, PVC, PP.

Stationery and Premium Folding Cartons
Extruded plastic for binders, folders, packaging sleeves, and specialty retail boxes. Offered in single- and multi-layer configurations with optional embossing and print treatment. Supplied in sheet or ream format.
Typical materials: PET, PP, PVC.

Residential and Kitchen Furniture Boards
Sheets for cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and edge bands. These may feature woodgrain embossing, primer coatings, and printed finishes cured under UV light.
Typical materials: ABS, PMMA, PVC, PP.

Appliance and Bathroom Component Manufacturing
Sheets designed for thermoformed refrigerator liners, tub surrounds, shower bases, and vanity components. Engineered for gloss retention, chemical resistance, and compatibility with foam injection.
Typical materials: PS (HiPS and GPPS), ABS, PMMA.

Medical Fluid Delivery Products
Safe, non-toxic film used in production of IV, dialysis, and blood bags. Available with anti-block finishes to withstand autoclave sterilization cycles.
Typical materials: PVC, PP.

Corrugated Plastic Sheet (Multi-Wall Panels)
Extruded polypropylene and polycarbonate panels for U.S. signage, printing, and construction markets. Available in single- and multi-wall formats.
Typical materials: PP (Cartonplast), PC.

Automotive Interior and Structural Components
Sound-dampening, reinforced, and co-extruded sheets for vehicle trunk liners, door panels, and engine bay insulation. Available with nonwoven or textile backings.
Typical materials: PP, TPO, PVC.

Custom and Industrial Solutions

• Corrugated sheets with foam layers for bulk packaging (e.g., coils, pipes)

• While AMUT sheet extrusion lines are ideal for producing flat thermoplastic panels, our edgebanding extrusion lines specialize in creating decorative edging strips used in furniture and cabinetry production.

• Transparent GPPS sheets for hobby, signage, and retail display

• Fluoropolymer films for seals and chemical-resistant barriers

• Synthetic leather and partitioning films for industrial and commercial use
  Typical materials: LDPE foam, GPPS, PFA, PVDF, flexible PVC

Please see the PDF literature and videos below for expanded details. EXTRUDAMERICA proudly represents AMUT extrusion systems across the Northeast Census Region and Mid-Atlantic Census Region. — see our sales territory coverage for more information.

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