Soft 12mic PE metalized film for apples and grape, fruit reflective film

Introduction

PE reflective film for orchards is an agricultural covering film made of polyethylene (PE) with a specially treated surface (such as aluminum plating). It is primarily used to improve light conditions in orchards..

The thickness of PE fruit tree reflective film is usually between 10-50 micrometers (μm), with commonly used thicknesses including 12 micrometers, 15 micrometers, 20 micrometers, 25 micrometers, and 30 micrometers.

PE metalized film character 

1. High Reflectivity: The surface is aluminum-plated or specially treated, achieving a reflectivity of 70%-90%. It reflects ground-scattered light to the lower and middle parts of fruit trees and the shaded side of the fruit, compensating for insufficient light within the canopy.

2. Material Suitable for Agricultural Environments: Made of polyethylene (PE), it is lightweight, thin, and flexible. It is easy to cut, lay, and recycle, conforming to orchard terrain and not easily damaged by friction from branches.

3. Balance of Durability and Practicality: It possesses a certain degree of weather resistance, able to withstand outdoor sun, rain, and light winds. Different thicknesses (10-50μm) correspond to different levels of durability; thinner versions (12-15μm) are suitable for short-term use, while thicker versions (25-30μm) can be reused for 1-2 seasons.

What is the typical lifespan of reflective film for fruit trees?

1. Lifespan by Usage Scenarios

Short-term concentrated use: For fruit coloring stages such as apples and pears (1-3 months before harvest), thin films (12-15μm) are mostly for single use and recycled after use.

Long-term/reusable use: Thick films (25-30μm and above) with an anti-UV coating can withstand repeated sun and rain exposure and can be reused for 1-2 growing seasons.

2. Key Factors Affecting Lifespan

Thickness is key: Thin films (10-15μm) are prone to aging and damage, with a lifespan of less than one month; thicker films (20μm and above) have improved durability and a lifespan extended to 2-3 months or longer.

Environmental damage: Strong ultraviolet rays, heavy rain, strong winds, or mechanical friction in orchards will accelerate the aging and cracking of the film, shortening its lifespan.

Material and manufacturing processes: High-quality products with added anti-UV agents and a thickened aluminum coating have a lifespan 30%-50% longer than ordinary PE films.