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What Is Coefficient of Friction (COF), and Why Is It Important in Packaging?
What Is Coefficient of Friction (COF), and Why Is It Important in Packaging?
Static COF is a measure of the force required to begin movement. In the packaging
industry, static coefficient of friction is generally used to measure the friction
between bags when they are stacked or cartoned (plastic on plastic).
Kinetic COF is a measure of the force required to maintain movement. In the
packaging industry, kinetic coefficient of friction is generally used for rolls of
plastic films processed on form fill seal packaging machines (plastic on metal).
To put it simply, if the packaging film's inside COF is higher than outside COF, your VFFS
machine may not be able to run consistently and efficiently, if at all.