What is side weld packaging?
Side weld packaging starts as polyethylene film that is heat-sealed on two sides, leaving an opening at the top for filling. Bags are sold in bundles, making them easy to manage in hand-filled operations without the need for automated dispensing equipment.
It is a popular choice for bakery, fresh produce, seafood, and horticulture applications, and is well suited to any producer who hand-fills their packaging or runs a smaller-scale operation. Like wicketed bags, side weld bags offer a straightforward, reliable format — without requiring a wicket or automated filling line.
Farnell side weld packaging is developed as part of our Full Picture Packaging approach, which ensures every solution balances performance with your specific product and process requirements.
Key benefits
Ideal for hand-filled operations
Sold in bundles, side weld bags are easy to dispense and fill by hand, making them a practical choice for producers without an automated packaging line. They are also suitable for use with automatic filling equipment where required.
Heavy duty construction
Side weld bags are available in heavy gauge polyethylene, making them well suited to applications where durability and product protection are a priority.
Fully customizable
Farnell side weld packaging is customized to your product dimensions, gauge, and application requirements. We work with you to find the right configuration for your products and processes.
Applications
Farnell side weld packaging is used across bakery, fresh produce, seafood, and horticulture applications. For seafood producers with specific requirements around puncture resistance and transparency, Farnell’s Glacier™ film is engineered for premium seafood packaging. For produce applications requiring high clarity and recyclability, see Claropac™.
Frequently asked questions
Side weld packaging is a polyethylene bag heat-sealed on two sides, with an open top for filling. Bags are sold in bundles and are commonly used in hand-filled packaging operations across bakery, produce, seafood, and horticulture.
Both formats are similar in construction, but wicketed bags are mounted on a metal wicket for use with automatic filling equipment, while side weld bags are sold in bundles and are better suited to hand-filled or lower-volume operations. Side weld bags can also be used with automatic filling equipment where needed.
Yes. Farnell customizes side weld packaging to your product size, gauge, and application requirements. Contact us to discuss the right configuration for your needs.
In addition to side weld packaging, Farnell offers pouches, rollstock, wicketed bags, and bottom seal packaging, as well as proprietary packaging films including Glacier™ for premium seafood, Claropac™ for produce and consumer goods, ReFlex PCR™ which incorporates post-consumer recycled plastic, and TerraFlex™, a fully compostable packaging film.
- Ideal for heavy duty applications
- Similar to wicketed bags, but sold in bundles
- Suitable for hand filling or use with automatic filling equipment
- Customized to your specifications
