Film Blowing Machine for Garbage Bags — From Film to Drawstring Bag
Garbage bags are made from LDPE, LLDPE or LDPE/LLDPE blends blown on a film blowing machine, then converted on drawstring, star-seal or tie-on bag making machines. For standard household garbage bags, a monolayer LDPE/LLDPE line is the workhorse; heavy-duty and on-roll drawstring bags benefit from ABA co-extrusion with a recycled core. E-SHION supplies the complete line — film blowing, printing and bag making — under one roof, from compact mini lines to IBC 3-layer lines.
What film do garbage bags use?
Garbage bag film is almost always polyethylene, chosen by the bag's duty:
- LDPE — soft, easy-sealing film for standard household garbage bags
- LLDPE — tougher, more puncture-resistant film for heavy-duty bags and bin liners
- LDPE/LLDPE blends — the common compromise: LDPE processing with LLDPE strength
- Recycled content — ABA lines can run up to 30% recycled material or filler in the middle layer, the standard route for cost-sensitive bag production
- Typical film thickness 0.008–0.05 mm for drawstring and tie-on bags; heavier-duty liners run thicker
Garbage bag formats and machines
The film blowing machine makes the roll; the bag making machine turns the roll into the finished bag. E-SHION covers all three common formats:
- Drawstring bags on rolls — RES-1000 automatic drawstring machine, HDPE/LDPE film 0.008–0.03 mm, 70–150 pcs/min
- Star-seal and flat bags on rolls — ES-L-500X2 double-lane machine, film 0.005–0.02 mm, 60–205 pcs/min per lane
- Heavy-duty sacks — for industrial and construction waste, on heavy-duty bag making machines
Model RES-1000
Dr Garbage Bag Making Machine
The RES-1000 Automatic Drawstring Garbage Bag Making Machine, manufactured by E-SHION, stands as a premier industrial solution. This machine is specifically engineered for the high-volume production of “on-roll” drawstring bags.
$15,000 – $60,000View datasheet →
Model ES-L-500X2
ES-L-500X2 Star Sealing & Flat Bag Making Machine
A double-lane automatic machine that turns flat film into finished rolls of star-sealing garbage bags in one pass - with servo length control, hot cutting and an optional automatic label attachment.
Width 80-300 mm x2Thick 0.005-0.02 mm $27,000 – $31,000 (base machine + optional label attachment)View datasheet →
Model GFQ 600/800/1000/1200
Heavy Duty Bag Making Machine
Our Non-stretch Heavy-duty Bag Making Machine is a professional and high-performance production equipment specially developed for heavy-duty packaging scenarios. It is specifically designed for producing flat bags, garment bags, and vacuum bags made of LDPE, HDPE, LLDPE and other tubular plastic films.
Width 550mm~1150mm $20,000 – $70,000View datasheet →Recommended film blowing machines
The film blowing machine is chosen by output and recycled-content needs — here is how E-SHION matches machines to garbage bag production:
- Mini — small garbage bag workshops up to 50 kg/h: the lowest-investment entry, processes LDPE/HDPE/LLDPE
- Monolayer — standard LDPE/LLDPE garbage bag film up to 120 kg/h: the workhorse for household bag production
- ABA — LDPE/LLDPE skins over a recycled core: cuts material cost per kg of film, the standard route for price-sensitive garbage bags
Mini Film Blowing Machine
Welcome to the ultimate solution for flexible, small-scale film production. Our Mini Film Blowing Machine is a robust and compact production line engineered for entrepreneurs, workshops, and SMEs, designed to process LDPE, HDPE, and LLDPE materials.
Layer 1Width 100 – 800 mmOutput 35 – 50 kg/hThick 0.01 – 0.12 mm $12,000 – $28,000View datasheet →
Monolayer Blown Film Machine
The monolayer blown film machine by E-SHION Machinery is a precision-engineered solution designed for processing HDPE, LDPE, and LLDPE resins. This high-performance monolayer blown film extrusion machine is widely utilized for manufacturing liquid packaging, industrial liners, garment bags, and high-strength garbage bags.
Layer 1Width 600–1200 mmOutput 30–120 kg/hThick 0.008–0.10 mm $18,000 – $45,000View datasheet →
ABA Film Blowing Machine
The ABA film blowing machine has become a cornerstone in the plastic packaging industry. By utilizing a three-layer co-extrusion process with only two extruders, it offers a perfect balance between high-quality output and significantly reduced production costs.
Layer 3Width 100–1200 mmOutput 40–120 kg/h $35,000 – $90,000View datasheet →Specifications at a glance
Representative E-SHION garbage-bag film lines — figures pulled live from each machine's datasheet.
| Monolayer | 1 layers · 600–1200 mm width · 30–120 kg/h output · 0.008–0.10 mm thickness · $18,000 – $45,000 |
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| ABA | 3 layers · 100–1200 mm width · 40–120 kg/h output · LDPE / LLDPE / HDPE / CaCO₃ material · $35,000 – $90,000 |
The complete line: film to bag
One supplier covers every station from pellet to finished bag — see the production solutions:
Garbage bag production
Drawstring and tie-on garbage bags from film to finished roll or stack.
ApplicationIndustrial packaging
Heavy-duty liners and sacks for industrial and bulk waste.
ApplicationClosed-loop recycling
Film scrap back to pellets with the granulating machine.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best film blowing machine for garbage bags?
For standard household garbage bags, a monolayer LDPE/LLDPE line is the workhorse. For on-roll drawstring or heavy-duty bags with recycled content, an ABA line — LDPE/LLDPE skins over a recycled core — delivers the lowest cost per kg of film. Tell us your bag format and output for a specific recommendation.
What material is best for garbage bag film?
LDPE for soft standard bags, LLDPE for toughness and puncture resistance, and LDPE/LLDPE blends for the common middle ground. Recycled PE content is widely used in the core layer of ABA film to cut cost.
Can garbage bag film contain recycled material?
Yes — E-SHION ABA machines run up to 30% recycled material or filler in the middle layer without visible surface defects. A granulating machine turns film scrap back into pellets for a closed loop.
How much does a film blowing machine for garbage bags cost?
Indicative factory-direct ranges run from about $12K to $150K depending on film width, output, layer count and automation — request a quote for your exact configuration. Indicative ranges by machine type — Monolayer: $18,000 – $45,000; IBC 3 Layer: $60,000 – $150,000; ABA: $35,000 – $90,000; 3 Layer Air Bubble: $25,000 – $65,000; PP: $18,000 – $45,000; Mini: $12,000 – $28,000.
Do you supply the complete garbage bag production line?
Yes — film blowing, printing and bag making machines are all built under one roof, so one supplier covers the full line from pellet to finished bag with one warranty and one support line.
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