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Clearly communicate instructions to shippers and receivers with Quick Pak’s stock printed acrylic tapes. Our lock-in printing process eliminates smear and scratch off, ensuring the message is readable throughout shipping and storage. This line of tape is well-suited for sealing medium weight cartons subjected to usual shipping hazards. Product Stock Colors & Sizes: 1245 Fragile Handle with Care - Red Print / White Tape - 48mm x 100m Product Stock Colors & Sizes: 1246 Stop Check Contents - Red Print / White Tape - 48mm x 100m Product Stock Colors & Sizes: 1248 Security Closure - Red Print / Clear Tape 48mm x 100m, 48mm x 914m, 72mm x 100m Additional colors and sizes are available. Please contact us for more details. Our acrylic adhesive provides long-term holding power in a wider temperature range than hot melts. The Proven Performance of our packaging tape is supported through the use of 100% Dow PS Acrylic Adhesives. Order today: call 813 242 ...

When your end of line goes down, often the unplanned downtime can cause a delay in production which leads to lost opportunities.   Fortunately for you, maintaining your equipment does not always require a technician. Inspecting your equipment is like getting regular checkups at the doctor. They keep you healthy and give you (and the experts) a chance to catch anything serious before it becomes a major problem. That can save you thousands for your end of line. Here are some tasks you can accomplish to make sure your equipment does not fail you. When the machines are not in use, remove any dust, dirt, or debris that might cause jams and issues in the future. When the machines are running, listen for any unusual noises. If you hear metal grinding, your bearings could use some lubricating. Be sure to perform this monthly to make operations more efficient and more dependable. Make sure you are not forcing products into machines and are not packaging products that your equipment ...

  We know that our customers need the assurance their packaging production operations can be depended upon! That is why we have a dedicated service department, consisting of expert factory trained equipment technicians to service the many varied brands of systems we carry. Quick Pak Inc feels very strongly about the importance of supporting our customers and the product solutions we provide. Consequently, we offer comprehensive maintenance options designed to prevent equipment issues before they become problems. Quick Pak Inc provides monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and yearly maintenance agreements on a wide range of packaging equipment systems. This program has many benefits that will SAVE you TIME and MONEY! ON-SITE SERVICE:   Quick Pak on-site technical services are available to support your staff during both planned and unplanned maintenance tasks. Our skilled service professionals can also be used to supplement your in-house resources, helping to save time and red...

Automated Void Fill with A.I. Technology.   With its user-friendly design, Perfect Packer is easy to operate and a perfect addition to your order fulfillment packing line. No more guesswork or wasted fill – Perfect Packer takes care of everything automatically. With its user-friendly design, Perfect Packer is easy to operate and a perfect addition to your order fulfillment packing line. No more guesswork or wasted fill – Perfect Packer takes care of everything automatically. Perfect Packer dispenses the optimal amount of void fill for every case. 3D imaging sensors scan each case to determine the amount of empty space within. Pre-determined % of fill levels define how much material is now automatically dispensed. Reduce operator involvement, waste, and damage by ensuring fill level control. FEATURES & BENEFITS: Analytics display provides up to the minute visual reference of real time production data. End of line solution for "box first" or "box last" e...

Have you ever seen pre-stretch represented as a percentage and wondered ‘What does that really mean?’ If you are just getting familiar with pallet wrap lingo, you might not know what it means when a stretch wrapper boasts “variable pre-stretch up to 450%” or why that is such a great feature. When a stretch wrapper is used to apply stretch film to a pallet, the film is elongated using a pre-stretch carriage on a wrapper. The film gets pulled between the rollers, thus stretched prior to being applied to the load. This is called pre-stretch. Why is this important?   Film that is stretched properly will hold the load more securely, be more cost effective, and lead to a more productive plant. This is because properly maintained pre-stretch tends to minimize film breaks when wrapping skids. As you can see, there are a variety of reasons why you would want to replace your pre-stretch rollers. What are some signs that your rollers need to be replaced (in order of number of occurrence...

Using a generous amount of shrink film might seem harmless or even the right thing to do. Better to overestimate, than underestimate when it comes to sizing, right? Wrong! Over time, you may experience shrinking profits as your materials costs increase. In fact, it is better to simply get it right the first time. Nailing down your shrink film measurements is easier than you might think. Finding the proper film width and length will depend on what type of film you are using. You will need to know a few facts and measurements before calculating your shrink film dimensions. In this article, all measurements are in inches. Orientation / flow through shrink tunnel (This will inform which side is your product length vs your width). Type of machine (this will dictate what type of film you need). Production / Conveyor Speed. Product dimensions (always round up to the nearest inch). Width: parallel to the cut-off or cross seal. Length: parallel to the fold of the film, in cases of...

We will look at the difference between these two adhesives and how these distinctions might affect your choice of tape. Hot melt adhesive is a thermoplastic adhesive, also known as hot glue. Hotmelt tapes exhibit a significantly higher adhesion in comparison to acrylic tape. They possess superior holding power (referred to as shear value) and tensile strength, with quick tack. Hotmelt tape is ideal for applications involving machine applied tapes, overstuffed cartons, or cartons with a high degree of recycled content. They perform well in temperatures ranging from 45F to 120F. Acrylic tapes on the other hand, offer a wider temperature range than that of the hotmelt tapes, ranging from 32F to 140. An acrylic carton sealing tape is ideal for applications that involve low and/or high humidity conditions. Acrylic tapes also have a stronger resistance to oxidation, allowing it to be uninfluenced by exposure to sunlight. A good packaging tape should provide: Ease of use, excellent adhe...

Are you finding yourself with an excess amount of leftover strapping? Struggling to secure a multitude of loads without cutting too much or not enough strap? Then the EP-3450 Automatic Strap Cutter is solution to your problem! The mobile HD cart has a built-in automated system with the ability to cut strapping to length. Imagine having ten identical loads, then having to manually measure and cut the strapping for each load. Instead, save time by using the EP-3450 to measure out and cut ten separate cuts of strapping for each load. All you have to do is program it, step away, and come back! The Automatic Strap Cutter works with poly, core, composite, and steel, making it an extremely versatile cart. The unit uses an 18v battery, making it completely mobile and convenient for your warehouse operations. It can accommodate a strap width up to 1.25" and a strap gauge of .044".  To find more information on the EP-3450, click here!  Or call 813 242 6995 or sales@quickpakinc....

Revolution Low Profile Semi-Automatic Stretch Wrapping System. Wrap up your deal on the semi-automatic stretch wrapper that takes entry level to the next level. The feature-rich Revolution ST are on a level of their own when it comes to entry-level semi-automatic wrappers. Revolution ST and PS utilize Quick Pak’s rugged steel construction and durable AC motors and integrate standard features like a load stabilizing 200% powered pre-stretch, which reduces film consumption to about half of manually wrapped loads, while increasing stability. Plus, Revolution wrappers are equipped with user-friendly features like the HMI touchscreen display that allows operators to access and quickly change wrap counts, adjust turntable speed, carriage speed, film tension, and access stored recipes, user-manuals and more. Also, standard on the Revolution machines is the load height sensing photo eye which delivers a precise count of each revolution of the turntable and stops the turntable in the sam...

Over 2,000 Revolution Stretch Wrappers sold and running.  

  Our industrial shrink wrap system is engineered for high-volume pre-form users who need: -Automated Pre-Form Application. -Reduced Inventory. -Reduced Labor Costs. -Faster Lead Times. -Recapture of Warehouse Space. -Lower Freight Costs. -No Inventory Obsolescence. 7 Benefits of the Quick Seal Shrink Band System. Labor Costs: The Industrial Shrink Wrap System automatically forms and shrinks the film onto the container, matching the shape and size automatically—all in-line without manual labor. Material / Film Costs: Slash 50% – 70% off the material costs for conventional pre-forms. Freight Costs: You can now ship one pallet of film that equals an entire truckload of pre-forms. One pallet vs. one truckload—you do the math! Drastically Shorter Lead Times: Traditional pre-forms require multiple SKUs with long lead times and are labor intensive to apply. Now you can have one pallet of film on your floor that will form to any size, any shape of custom container ...

Our Digital Pouches and Flexible Packaging solutions give you the speed-to-market options you need. We offer unmatched print quality in Stand-up Pouches, 3-side Seal Pouches, and Roll Stock to get your products to market in record time. With today’s SKU proliferation, demand for shorter lead times, and low minimum order quantities, Quick Pak Inc provides the quality solutions you need. Options Include:   Stand-up Pouches, 3-side Seal Pouches, Sachets, Stick Packs, Flow Wrap Films (HFFS, VFFS) and Zipper Pouches. Features:   Speed to Market, Low Minimums, No Plate Costs, Sustainable Options and Superb Print Quality. Ready to Make Your Vision a Reality?   For the best packaging design, be sure to enlist the help of our packaging design team here at Quick Pak Inc. Learn more about our team and what we can do, or simply contact us today to get started.   Call 813 242 6995 or sales@quickpakinc.com

Handi-Grip Plastic handle for 3" core stretch banding film. Light weight, easy to use on regular hand wrap or narrow banding film film. Using banding stretch film can be annoying if the handle has to spin in your hand.  Not anymore, easy wrapping and very low friction while the roll spins in your hand. Another simple product to make using stretch wrap easy. See out complete line of stretch film dispensers, we have one for every application. https://quickpakinc.com/packaging/stretch-pallet-w...

  When you think of tape, you think of masking tape, packaging tape, duct tape, or some other kind of functional tape used to hold things together. While these kinds of tapes are certainly useful and necessary, they are not very stylish or appealing. Custom printed tape can be the difference between your product looking mundane or unique and eye-catching.   Custom printed tape can take any object to the next level by adding that extra flare. You will be surprised at how much of an impact custom printed tape can have on your business and how it can make all the difference when it comes to branding and promotion. Personalized packaging with custom printed tapes allows your brand to stand out from competitors and enables you to reach customers effectively. Customers identify with brands, so when they see a personalized message on their product, they feel like your company is watching out for them. If done right, customized printing gives consumers a personal experience that ...

You wouldn’t think twice about getting your oil changed or a tune-up to ensure your car doesn’t have a sudden breakdown. Your packaging equipment deserves the same! Preventative maintenance makes the difference between your machine running for years or barely running at all. Our Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs can be customized to fit your load volume, shift schedule, and even your industrial network. We evaluate your end-of-line equipment on-site or remotely to formulate a PM plan that is tailor-made to your frequency and need. How often your machine requires service depends on its age, production rate, and environment. Our technicians diligently take notes with each service to keep track of common issues or components that are showing signs of wear and tear. Preventative Maintenance is now smarter than ever for those who opt for our digital monitoring tools. By outfitting your machine with line counters and PLC monitoring, our team can provide smarter predictions as to wh...

HYBRiD Plus 3 Coreless hand film increases wrapping productivity, reduces waste, enhances employee safety, and lowers total pallet wrapping costs. HYBRiD Plus 3 Coreless film Necks Down Less, thus significantly decreasing the number of revolutions to wrap a pallet, and HYBRiD Plus 3 Coreless continues to contract around the load even after you have finished wrapping. Through the HYBRiD Plus 3 coreless manufacturing process, we reinforce the edges of the film so that, the roll completely unwinds, No more throwing away unusable rolls. HYBRiD Plus 3 coreless is light weight and easy to use, plus, the most important part HYBRiD Plus 3 Coreless saves you money, because you just use less film! Engineered Ultra High Performance Film Series, strives for sustainability through technology by eliminating the need for paper cores when utilizing our QuickFix dispenser inserts.  100% of cost is used – No paper cores and film runs totally off dispenser New reusable plastic QuickFix dispenser Elim...

Quick Pak Inc is committed to supplying businesses with first class end-of-line packaging equipment repair.  Our highly trained service and instillation technicians have expert knowledge in both semi-automatic and automatic packaging equipment. Our quick response time sets us apart. We understand your business cannot afford to lose a day of productivity. Therefore, we pride ourselves on providing customers with efficient emergency repairs. We service all makes and models of case formers, case sealers, shrink wrappers, and stretch wrappers. Our expert technicians can be on site at your location, or the equipment can be brought to the repair site for more extensive repair / upgrade.   Equipment we specialized in:   Stretch Wrappers - Shrink Wrappers - Case Erectors - Case Sealers – Strapping Equipment – Shrink Bundling – Packaging Tools. We have the largest selection of ITW Mima / ITW Muller / ITW Signode / stretch wrapper parts available.   We have parts ma...

The biggest challenge facing businesses right now is the impact of raw material price increases.  These are driven by increases in demand and bottlenecks in supply. They are leaving manufacturers, distributors and retailers alike battling price increases that are inflating costs.  If you are looking for new ways to reduce costs, your packaging choices could help uncover savings throughout the operation. Packaging can be a low value product in your operation. So why is it taking up so much space in storage? Is paying rent and rates to store cardboard boxes an effective use of resources? This question is particularly pertinent if: The business has experienced significant growth. Business growth is forecast. You are paying for additional storage or production space. You need to reduce your business premises. If you are purchasing packaging direct from a manufacturer, you may be purchasing large MOQs to get the best price. We all welcome “best price” but there are othe...

  Plastic is a highly efficient material for use in packaging. It’s strong, durable, resistant, as well as extremely lightweight, and cheap to produce. Plastic is so light that it is the most Energy-Efficient material to use in packaging. More can be shipped using less fuel. For this reason, plastic has long overtaken other more traditional packaging materials, such as glass, wood, fabric, paper, and metal. For example, it takes just two pounds of plastic to transport ten gallons of liquid compared with either 40 pounds of glass or four pounds of metal (aluminum) to do the same job. Different Types of Plastic Packaging.   Some plastics are better suited to a specific kind of packaging than others. This guide to plastic packaging will outline the most used types of plastic, their properties, and typical applications.   Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) One of the most produced plastics, this material is resistant to oils, acids, and bases. It’s rigid, flexible, has...

Understanding what consumers value in the unboxing experience is an excellent opportunity for small business.  Learn what your potential customers expect, and you can satisfy them. 65.7% of consumers said a good delivery experience encourages them to buy again from a retailer. Unboxing and the packaging materials you use play a key role in achieving a good delivery experience. When you are an online retailer (small or large), packaging often represents the first tangible and physical interaction with your business. You need to make a good impression. A poor unboxing experience can lead to bad reviews, returns, and loss of sales. And no one wants that, do they? The increasing importance of branded packaging.   In the past seven years, we have seen increased retailers turning to branded packaging to make their unboxing experience stand out. As a small business, you might not be sure where to start with branding, but there are simple options like custom printed packing ta...

The Lifter Device is an all-in-one, heavy duty, mobile strapping station. The unique strap dispenser with cutter has a straight-forward industrial design for heavy-duty use. It can accommodate two 8 x 8 steel or polyester ribbon wound coils or one steel or polyester oscillated coil. The removable middle separator makes it easy to switch! Includes a tool mast that facilitates stabilizing heavy tools to aid in their effective application, minimize wear and prevent personal injury or harm. The Tool Mast includes a battery-operated Lifting Device capable of loading a steel coil on the disk. The Tool Mast can also accommodate a Tool Balancer, keeping the tool and worker protected, while the tool balancer and hanger give full range of motion for proper use. Easily maneuver a comprehensive strapping station around your warehouse! Works with both steel and poly strap. Features locking swivel casters. **Tool Balancer & Hanger Sold Separately** Order your unit today.   Call u...

The word counterfeit often recalls high end luxury items, like designer handbags, clothing, and watches, but the problem goes much wider. The range of goods available includes electricals, car parts, vapes, cosmetics, toys, pharmaceuticals and even baby formula. Consumers need to be on their guard when purchasing, which can be increasingly difficult with the ease at which third party sellers can trade in online marketplaces. The growth of the counterfeit industry.   Counterfeit goods are typically manufactured by individuals or organizations that aim to profit from their sale of fake products. Operating at different levels of sophistication, they range from small-scale operations to large, well-organized criminal networks. In some cases, organized crime syndicates may be involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit goods. There is an underground economy devoted to copying and selling any conceivable product that you can think of, including low value products like ...

EP-1150 Premium Windlass Tensioner .   This premium poly tensioner is ideal for flat loads and can be used for 1/2"- 3/4" poly and polyester strapping.   Check out the EP-1235 compatible sealer tool .   The EP-1150 is an easy-to-use tensioner and includes a cutter on the front. To operate:   Squeeze handle to lift leg and insert lower strap.   Release handle to drop gripper onto the banding.   Thread the top strap through the cutter, and through the windlass slot.   Crank handle to pull tension.   Use a separate seal and sealer to join the strap ends.   Squeeze handle to cut strap, lift gripper, and then slide tool out to the right.   Premium Windlass Tensioner For Flat Package Loads For use on all Poly and PET Strapping For Strap widths 1/2" - 3/4" The EP-1150 is one of our two favorite poly tensioners.   The one way bearing (instead of blocking pawl) makes this tool very quiet.   This tool is made in the USA. ...

 What is packaging automation? Packaging automation is when you use packaging machinery (large or small) to help with your packing process. Often this can mean reducing human touchpoints in your packing line. For example, this could include anything from automatically cutting tape when at the desired length; to automatically placing the products into a mailing bag ready for shipment.  Using automated packing systems allows you to reassign valuable resources to high value tasks or in a way that better suits your operation. You can enhance most aspects of a packaging process, from picking and packing, through to conveying and wrapping. There are packaging machines for it all.  Packaging automation can be an investment, depending on the solution you are looking at. There may be a large upfront cost to purchase an automated packing system, but the money you will save elsewhere in your operation will counterbalance this in the long run.   Plus, there are some cost-effec...