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Quick Pak - What the Packaging Trade is Saying!: Revolution TT Table Top Strapping Machine : Revolution TT Heavy Duty Table Top Strapping Machine ***** 90 Day Parts Warranty ***** A low cost solution to your strapping needs....

Revolution TT Heavy Duty Table Top Strapping Machine ***** 90 Day Parts Warranty ***** A low cost solution to your strapping needs..The Revolution TT is designed for general purpose semi automatic strapping. Although it is our lowest priced strapping machine, the low cost does not come at the expense of quality, consistency or reliability. Each Revolution TT comes with the QPI machine warranty, including online support for the life of the machine. We carry an extensive parts inventory. The Revolution TT has a convenient operators panel and externally controlled tension. In addition, all electronics are controlled with an integrated circuit control board to minimize down time and maintenance. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: 36.4”L x 23”D x 30”H (adjustable table height 30" to 35.6") Package Size: Minimum: 2.4" Maximum: Unlimited Weight: 190 lbs. Tension Range: 30 – 110 lbs. Speed: 2.0 seconds per cycle Strap Size: 1/4” – 5/8” Core...

Quick Pak - What the Packaging Trade is Saying!: Revolution PS Pallet Wrapper going to customer in ... : The Revolution Power Stretch Wrapper is an entry level, semi-automatic turntable style wrapping machine for economical and efficient uniti...

The Revolution Power Stretch Wrapper is an entry level, semi-automatic turntable style wrapping machine for economical and efficient unitization of pallet loads with stretch film. The Revolution PS can dramatically increase efficiency and lower film cost per load, especially compared to manually applying stretch film by hand. The powered pre-stretch film carriage elongates stretch film 200% prior to wrapping. This not only reduces material costs but strengthens the film for a better wrap.

Quick Pak - What the Packaging Trade is Saying!: Surface Protection Films Increase : Surface Protection Film Pricing Presto Tape was informed Dow Chemical a key acrylic adhesive supplier that emulsions and additives remai...

Surface Protection Film Pricing Presto Tape was informed Dow Chemical a key acrylic adhesive supplier that emulsions and additives remain volatile - in particular, propylene and acetone costs have recently increased significantly. Dow Chemical is implementing a $0.06 to $0.08/wet lb. increase on acrylic based products. PE resin prices experienced a surge in February 2014. As a result of these market conditions, all of our polypropylene film suppliers have announced immediate increases $0.04/lb that will take effect in February 2014. The reasons given are sales allocations in the past 60 days. Second, the Polar Vortex and its negative impact on feedstock prices and logistics are causing problems with supply. And third, recent strong exports for certain grades, tell us some material has been hard to find. None of the producers of resins have broken ranks to cause a competitive situation The combinations of adhesive and film increases forces Presto Tape to raise it price by 4% e...

Quick Pak - What the Packaging Trade is Saying!: Stretch Film and Poly Pricing : NEWSWIRE SNIPPETS - 3/12/2015 Lead Times With this increase being very strong, I suggest that you order extra product earlier, because...

NEWSWIRE SNIPPETS - 3/12/2015 Lead Times With this increase being very strong, I suggest that you order extra product earlier, because we could very quickly go out to 6 weeks on orders. U.S. Stretch Film Producer February 2014 "The spot resin markets were slow during the first week of March and prices for Polyethylene were steady." "Polyethylene prices were steady during the first week of March." "Producers secured their $.04/lb price increase for February PE contracts, and while there is no viable increase on the table for March, $.06/lb nominations have been issued for April." "The resin market is amply, but not necessarily overly supplied and pricing forthe moment lacks direction." "Polyethylene pricing will likely remain flat during March." Packaging Sources March 2014 More info at: www.quickpakinc.com

Quick Pak - What the Packaging Trade is Saying!: Pricing News for March 2014 from DOW : NEWSWIRE SNIPPETS Keep up to date on LLDPE, PVC pricing developments.  www.quickpakinc.com Second LLDPE Resin Price Increase - March (...

NEWSWIRE SNIPPETS Keep up to date on LLDPE, PVC pricing developments.  www.quickpakinc.com Second LLDPE Resin Price Increase - March (Dow) Polyethylene was mostly higher in moderate trading. Prices were up $.01/lb pretty much across the board PE resellers still seem to be working through old inventories. Nonetheless, producers have pricing power and were able to fully implement their $.04/lb price increase in February. CDI - PVC up $.03/lb in February with another $.03/lb nominated for March