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    Thank you for your interest! Please complete the form below to recieve your 3M™ Grip Lock Strip sample.

    Industrial Users Only


    Disclaimer: The 3M Industrial Sample Request Program is not available to consumers or the general public. We reserve the right to disqualify without notification any sample request that does not appear to be for industrial manufacturing purposes. Samples are available to Australia industrial customers only. Only one sample per qualified customer. You will be contacted to verify your request. If you are a 3M Distributor, contact your 3M Sales Representative. Quantities available while supplies last.

    We will respond to your email request in 24-48 business hours.


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Image of a resealable plastic pouch with nuts spilling out the opening
3M Reclosable Technology for Flexible Packaging

Reliable reclosable packaging that’s easy to use can keep customers coming back for more… getting started is easier than you think.

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3M™ Grip Lock Strip for Reclosable Packaging

  • Consumers demand reclosures on their on-the-go food options that open and close easily and securely as well as provide tactile feedback that reassures them that their package is really closed when they seal it. Introducing 3M™ Grip Lock Strip, a reclosure solution that is suitable for pre-made pouches and horizontal form/fill/seal flexible packaging applications and meets consumer and manufacturer needs. Example applications include pouches holding up to five pounds of:
     

    • Salty snacks and nuts
    • Candies and cookies
    • Dry beverages (coffee, tea or powdered drinks)
    • Dry cooking ingredients (pasta or spices)
    • Household and personal items (cotton balls, cotton swabs, hair ties, etc.)
    • Dry pet food and treats
    • Many other food and non-food items

  • GIF showing a person opening and closing reclosable package

    Benefits for Consumers

    In a world where everyone’s constantly on the move, customers demand on-the-go simplicity and freshness – but current reclosure options can be hard to use. That’s why we created 3M™ Grip Lock Strip for reclosable packaging to be both reliable and easy to seal correctly the first time.
     

    • Easy to open and close – doesn’t require precise alignment
    • A closure you can feel – tactile feedback lets you know it’s sealing
    • Performance typically isn’t affected by food crumbs or oils

  • Bar graph showing that 3M™ Grip Lock Strip is up to 60% thinner than typical reclosure options
    3M™ Grip Lock Strip vs. Typical Closures
    Closure profile comparison (engaged thickness)

    Benefits for Manufacturers

    Besides being easy for consumers to use, 3M™ Grip Lock Strip also makes pouch production a cinch.
     

    • Up to 60% thinner than typical closures for:
      • Improved edge crush and line speeds
      • Less Waste – Weight reduction of up to 65% vs. competitive closures
    • Unique co-polymer backing for easy application to a wide variety of films
    • Adapts to existing production equipment with minimal modifications – and our experts will help

Packaging Matters

  • Purchasing Decision

    58% of consumers sought packaging features with the ability to reseal and reclose²

  • Ease of Use

    71% of people say that it is important for the package to be easy to reclose or reseal¹

  • Brand Loyalty

    60% of people have purchased a product again because of packaging functionality (24% even recommended a product because of the packaging)¹

  • What Customers Want

    Consumers say it is more important for brands to focus on features that make using the product easier than on innovative design and appearance¹


  • Image of partly open strip numbered to show benefits, with the copy “Designed for stand-up pouches”
  • Applying Science to Package Closures

    3M is a world leader in making micro hooks for the diaper industry, and we applied that expertise to making 3M™ Grip Lock Strip reliable and easy to use.
     

    1. Fines have minimal effect on closure performance
    2. Multi-hook reclosure system
    3. Securely closes even when strips are not precisely aligned
    4. Extremely thin profile

See 3M™ Grip Lock Strip in Action

  • Video still of a resealable plastic pouch of hard candies and the words 3M™ Grip Lock Strip
    Grip It, Don’t Zip It (1:01)

    Watch how easy it is for consumers to reliably grip and slide 3M™ Grip Lock Strip to close bags and for manufacturers to add this simple solution to their bags.

  • Video still of production equipment on a plastic pouch manufacturing line
    Enhance Operations and Delight Consumers (1:32)

    See the advantages 3M™ Grip Lock Strip can provide on your production line and the reasons your customers will be delighted you provided it.

  • Video still of a closed yellow pouch with the words “Minimal machine modifications needed”
    The Uncomplicated Reclosure (0:51)

    See the advantages that make 3M™ Grip Lock Strip an excellent choice for manufacturers.


Find Out What 3M™ Grip Lock Strip Can Do for Your Brand

Try it Yourself

1) Submit sample request and receive our pouch reclosure sample by mail
2) Schedule a call or on-site visit from 3M – we’ll review and discuss project details, pouch material and application (form-fill-seal vs. pre-make then fill), and the type of machine equipment
3) Our technicians will work with you to provide the tooling and set up and run a trial


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  • 3M™ Grip Lock Strip | Request a Sample


    Thank you for your interest! Please complete the form below to recieve your 3M™ Grip Lock Strip sample.

    Industrial Users Only


    Disclaimer: The 3M Industrial Sample Request Program is not available to consumers or the general public. We reserve the right to disqualify without notification any sample request that does not appear to be for industrial manufacturing purposes. Samples are available to Australia industrial customers only. Only one sample per qualified customer. You will be contacted to verify your request. If you are a 3M Distributor, contact your 3M Sales Representative. Quantities available while supplies last.

    We will respond to your email request in 24-48 business hours.


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  • 1 Packaging Matters™ – WestRock Consumer Insights Study June 2016, 2 Top 7 Reasons Functional Packaging Matters – Avery Dennison 2018 infographic