PLASTICS releases new safety standard for cast film

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has released new requirements for flat cast film and cast embossed film extrusion machines. The new American National Standard, known as ANSI B151.32-2024, is designed to protect equipment operators and maintain the integrity of their machines.

“This new standard is much more complete in identifying known hazards associated with flat cast and cast embossed film machines than the previous standard and provides various solutions for mitigating those hazards,” said Keon Wild, chair of PLASTICS’ Cast Film Technical Committee.

According to PLASTICS, the standard comes after a three-year collaboration among experts from the plastics industry.