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Choosing the Right Industrial Punch: A Comprehensive Guide for Packaging Efficiency

punching machinery can create various punches on flexible packaging

In the fast-paced world of packaging, every detail matters. This includes the tiny hanger holes and tabs that can make a big difference in product presentation and functionality. Whether you’re packaging snack bags, hardware items, or clothing, selecting the appropriate hanger hole punch is crucial for ensuring products stand out on the shelves and optimally […]

The Future is Bright for the Global Pouches Market

Pearl Technologies, a leader in offering the right technology and machinery to answer growing customer demand. There’s been few packaging innovations that have taken the world by storm like pouches have. Go to any zoo or park, and you’ll see plenty of children enjoying their pouch snack. And it’s not just food—the beverage industry has […]

VIP Flexible Packaging Punches

Pouches with Notches Punched Out

Punches Make a Different in High-Quality and Consistent Packaging Operations Choosing the right punch for your flexible packaging operation is essential to ensuring quality and consistency in your product. Knowing how much you need to spend on punches to get the consistent quality you need is a key part of your business value proposition. Toothed […]

Best Practices for Extending the Life of Your Punches

toothed vs. die cut punches offer different cutting solutions for packaging pouch manufacturers

Flexible packaging punches need to deliver crisp, clean cuts on tough material, time after time. Here are some tips to make sure your hole-making punches keep their edge. 6 Steps to Keep Your Industrial Punches Sharp Repetitive clean cutting of the tougher films and laminates puts a lot of pressure on your punch tooling. Whether […]

Toy Collection for Helpful Hearts Community Closet

Tis the season of giving and Pearl Technologies and its employees have once again come together for the holiday season to gather toys for less fortunate kids.  Here’s to hoping we’re able to help spread the holiday cheer this year! Toys were donated to Helpful Hearts Community Closet, Inc., a non-profit charitable organization.  To learn […]

The UltraFlex HD vs. Zero Clearance Punching Machine

The UltraFlex HD vs. Zero Clearance Punching Machine

If you’re looking for superior quality punching machinery for flexible packaging, Pearl Technologies’ Zero Clearance and UltraFlex HD units offer an industry-leading combination of customizable options and flexibility while delivering true die cut precision cutting. Let’s take a look at what sets these punch units apart, and which offers the best mix of features and […]

10 Safety Features You Need On Your Punching Machine

Pearl’s lightning attachment is a punching machine safety feature

Safety is always a top priority and flexible packaging is no exception.  Let’s take a look at some key punching machine safety features that protect your most valuable asset: your people. Great design starts with simple, well-thought-out features that make machines safe and easy to operate. From simple storage solutions that make common accidents less […]

Calculating Punch and Die Clearance With Our Application Lab

Pearl's Application Lab identifies the best punch unit, punch attachment, and punch and die clearance for your process.

Fast, clean, and consistent cutting of pouch packaging material or blown plastic film is only possible with exactly the right punch and die clearance for your application. While many cut-rate suppliers may save you money upfront, a reputable technology partner will work with you to identify the best combination of punch unit, punch attachment, and […]

How Much Does a Punching Machine Cost?

Pearl Technologies’ high-quality punching machine

If you are investing in a plastic packaging operation or expanding an existing operation, you’ll need to look at punching machinery, but how much does a new punching machine cost? Making the Cut: Estimating Punching Machines Costs Depending on your flexible packaging processing or converting application, your punching machine is either the final touch to […]

The Problem With Poor Quality Punching Machinery

punching machinery can create various punches on flexible packaging

Cheap punching machinery might get your flexible packaging product out the door but poor quality punching can cost you more in the long run. Poor Quality Punching Machinery Can Hit You Where It Hurts Nothing takes away from the quality of your flexible packaging like shoddy hole punching and placement. Failing to invest in quality […]

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