blackout · packaging · insulation

Industrial-Grade
Vacuum Metallized PET Film

Five engineered grades on a single, controlled VMPET process — from blackout curtain core, food packaging, to automotive heat insulation films.

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Blackout cellular shade with ES-VM Plus film
Fig. 01 ES-VM Plus · Cellular shade core · 100% blackout
Light Block
100%
OD > 5.0 · total blackout
Width Range
≤2,400mm
standard 1,500mm
Thickness
6–100μm
customizable
Compliance
FDA · EU · REACH
food-grade lines
Production
5 lines
single facility
Section 02 / Why Expansteel

Capabilities at a Glance.

From base film extrusion to non-woven lamination, Expansteel runs the full VMPET value chain in a single, controlled facility.

— 01

Metallized Film Processing

Vacuum metallization expertise across packaging, agriculture, and decoration — from base PET to finished composite.

— 02

Diversified Product Portfolio

Five grades engineered for distinct industries — blackout, high-barrier, retort, electronic protection, automotive films.

— 03

Global Standards

FDA / EU / REACH / RoHS compliance on food-contact lines; ISO 9001 / 14001 certified production.

— 04

Custom Solutions

Width, thickness, lamination, adhesion tunable to OEM specs — small-lot to bulk supply with TDS support.

Section 03 / ES Series

Five Grades, One Process.

Each grade is engineered for a distinct industry — from total blackout curtain cores to FDA-compliant flexible food packaging.

ES-VM
Standard

Standard Vacuum Metallized PET

Mirror-reflective metallized PET with excellent aroma retention and barrier properties — the most versatile base film in our lineup.
Thickness: 12 μm
Al Thickness: ≥ 2.0 OD
Al Adhesion: 1.5 N/15mm
Surface Tension: ≥ 48 mN/m
Packaging Agriculture Decoration Insulation
★
ES-VM Plus
Flagship · Blackout

Blackout-Grade Metallized PET

Total blackout × superior weather resistance — purpose-built for the curtain industry. Light transmittance ≈ 0, UV-tested, optimized for non-woven lamination.
Transmittance: ≈ 0 %
Weather (UV): Pass
Al Thickness: ≥ 2.0 OD
Recommended: + Non-woven
Blackout Curtains Cellular Shades Greenhouse Industrial
ES-GF
High Adhesion

High Adhesion Metallized PET

Al adhesion ≥ 2.2 N/15mm (GF01: ≥ 3.0). FDA / EU / REACH / RoHS compliant — premium composite food packaging.
Al Adhesion: ≥ 2.2 N/15mm
GF01: ≥ 3.0 N/15mm
WVTR: ≤ 1.5 g/m²·24h
OTR: ≤ 1.5 cc/m²·24h
Food Packaging Dairy Coffee Snacks
ES-H
Ultra Barrier

Ultra-High Barrier Metallized PET

OTR as low as ≤ 0.1 cc/m²·24h — industry-leading barrier for maximum shelf-life extension. Three grades: H / H01 / H03.
OTR (H): ≤ 1.0
OTR (H01): ≤ 0.5
OTR (H03): ≤ 0.1 cc/m²·24h
WVTR: ≤ 1 — 0.3
Tea & Coffee Pharma Electronics Spices
ES-C
Chemical Coated

Chemical Coated Metallized PET

Al adhesion ≥ 4.0 N/15mm, withstands 121°C retort processing — strongest adhesion for the most demanding applications.
Al Adhesion: ≥ 4.0 N/15mm
Retort: 121°C (C01)
Water Resistance: Excellent
Structure: 2-layer ↔ 3-layer
Retort Pharma Industrial Ready-Meal
Section 04 / Process

From Base Film to Finished Composite.

Three integrated stages under one facility — vacuum metallization, non-woven lamination, and continuous quality control.

— Stage 01
01

Vacuum Metallization

Aluminum vapor deposition under high vacuum onto PET base film. Aluminum thickness controlled to OD specification across full roll width.

CAPACITY: 5 lines · 24/7
WIDTH: up to 2,400 mm
— Stage 02
02

Non-woven Lamination

ES-VM Plus laminated with non-woven fabric to form blackout composite — engineered specifically as the core layer for cellular and pleated shades.

APPLICATION: Blackout curtain core
BONDING: Heat-controlled
— Stage 03
03

Quality Control

In-line OD measurement, adhesion testing, surface tension verification. Every roll batched and traceable. ISO 9001 / 14001 certified.

STANDARDS: ISO 9001 · 14001
TRACEABILITY: Per-roll batch
Section 05 / Applications

Three Industries, One Film Family.

From hotels' premium blackout shades, to FDA-compliant retort pouches, to automotive heat-insulation films — Expansteel films are the functional layer inside finished products worldwide.

Cellular blind with ES-VM Plus blackout core
★ Featured · ES-VM Plus
— 01 / Window Treatment

Cellular Blind & Blackout Curtain

ES-VM Plus + non-woven becomes the blackout core layer. Premium window treatment for hotels, hospitals, residential.

ES-VM PLUS · ES-VM
High-barrier metallized food packaging pouches
High-Barrier Series
— 02 / Flexible Packaging

Food Flexible Packaging

High-barrier metallized film for shelf-life extension. FDA / EU / REACH compliant — coffee, tea, dairy, snacks, retort meals.

ES-GF · ES-H · ES-C
Premium ceramic window tint film on luxury sedan
Translucent Series
— 03 / Auto & Architectural

Window Tint & Heat Insulation

Translucent metallized PET reflects infrared heat while keeping visible light. Automotive films, building solar control, energy saving.

ES-VM · CUSTOM
— A.04
Agricultural Greenhouse

Reflective metallized film for greenhouse covering — regulating light and temperature for crop growth.

ES-VM / ES-VM Plus
— A.05
Industrial Insulation

Industrial-grade blackout and thermal insulation for equipment covering and facility protection.

ES-VM / ES-C
— A.06
Retort Packaging

Chemical-coated metallized film withstands 121°C retort processing for ready-meals and pharmaceutical pouches.

ES-C01
— A.07
Electronic Protection

Moisture-proof, anti-static, light-blocking protection for sensitive electronic components and devices.

ES-H03
— A.08
Decoration & Print

Mirror-reflective base film for decorative laminations, gift wrap, label stocks, and printed substrates.

ES-VM
— A.09
Custom Composite

OEM custom width / thickness / lamination. Small-lot to bulk supply with technical consultation and TDS.

All Grades
Section 06 / Quality & Compliance

Standards Built In, Not Bolted On.

Quality assurance happens at every stage — from raw PET incoming inspection to per-roll batched dispatch.

QMS ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certified — comprehensive process control across all production lines.
EMS ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management — sustainable manufacturing practices and waste reduction.
Food Safe Food-grade lines comply with FDA, EU 10/2011, REACH, RoHS — full traceability per batch.
Testing In-line OD measurement, adhesion, surface tension, OTR, WVTR, UV weather resistance.
Trace Every roll receives a batch-traceable QR code — full production lineage from raw PET to dispatch.

Compliance Certifications

FDA
U.S. Food & Drug Admin.
EU 10/2011
European Food Contact
REACH
EU Chemical Safety
RoHS
Restriction of Hazardous
ISO 9001
Quality Management
ISO 14001
Environmental Mgmt.
Section 07 / About Expansteel

Three Decades of VMPET Specialization.

Expansteel has focused exclusively on vacuum metallized PET film since founding — one process, five engineered grades, dual manufacturing bases.

— 01

30 Years of VMPET Specialization

Three decades focused on a single technology — vacuum metallization of PET. Deep process know-how passed across generations of engineers.

— 02

5 Production Lines, Unified Process

Five dedicated metallization lines under unified process control. Consistent OD specification across full roll width, verified in-line.

— 03

Custom Formulations & Flexibility

Width, thickness, adhesion, and chemical coating tunable to OEM specification. Small-lot to bulk with continuous TDS support.

— 04

Dual Manufacturing Base · Taiwan + China

Production facilities in Taiwan and Mainland China. Regional supply allocation, redundant capacity, optimized lead times for both regional and global customers.

Section 08 / Contact

Get a Custom Quote.

Tell us your application, target spec, and quantity. Our sales team responds within 1 business day with sample specification and indicative pricing.

Direct Contact

Sales info@expansteel.com
Direct expansteel@gmail.com
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Plant Mainland China
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