Arlin Mfg Co Inc
Electric cable insulation
Company Overview and History
Arlin Mfg. Co., Inc., established in 1954, is a long-standing leader in the custom extrusion and converting of plastic films. The company operates alongside its subsidiary, Trico Specialty Films, which was established in 1994 and acquired by Arlin in 2016. This strategic integration, further expanded by the acquisition of a Toray Plastics film plant in 2022, bolsters Arlin's capabilities in film development and manufacturing. Arlin Mfg. Co., Inc. maintains an ISO 9001:2015 certification, reflecting its commitment to quality management and customer satisfaction across all operations.
Products and Services
Arlin specializes in transforming traditional films to achieve unique tensile, optical, and heat stability properties. Their core offerings include custom plastic film and sheet extrusion, with capabilities for thicknesses ranging from 3.0 to 40 mil for cast films and 1 to 10 mil for oriented films, along with surface treatment up to 44 Dynes/cm². The company provides a diverse range of oriented films, including Monoaxially Oriented Polypropylene (MOPP) films like Cablerite for cable applications and Taperite for high-strength tapes, and Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) films such as the versatile TREAX TX-G, high-tensile TREAX TX-T, and matte TREAX TX-YM for various graphic and industrial uses. Additionally, their Envirite Monoaxially Oriented Polyethylene (MOPE) film offers enhanced recyclability and high tensile strength for sustainable packaging solutions.
Beyond film production, Arlin provides comprehensive converting services. These include precision slitting, capable of handling materials down to 1/32' wide from master rolls up to 72 inches, with various core IDs. The company also offers printing and laminating services utilizing slot die and gravure coating techniques for a variety of functional coatings, including silicones, adhesives, and hot melts. Advanced spooling/traverse winding capabilities enable longer package lengths and improved efficiency. Arlin's tear tape technology, supported by an in-house development and testing lab, offers customized, defect-free solutions for easy-open packaging, incorporating promotional messages, security features, and graphic images. These services cater to a wide array of sectors, including packaging, electrical wire insulation, building and construction, pharmaceutical and medical device packaging, security, and thermoforming.
