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Keep your shrink wrap systems working at peak performance by replacing the following ware parts regularly for a superior seal. - PTFE Coated Glass Fabric Tape strips at the first sign of wear. - Teflon coated Tape - Nichrome Sealing Wire or Sealing Ribbon Quick Pak Inc has a large inventory of: PTFE Coated Glass Fabric Tape, replacement pads, replacement wire with connectors, micro switches, springs, fuses, and heating elements. More shrink parts and supplies call us at 813 242 6995 or sales@quickpakinc.com  

Made of solid steel and designed for heavy duty usage, the EP-3075 Floor Mount with Cutter is a robust solution to steel and poly dispensing. The unit can accommodate either oscillated or ribbon wound coils with its easy pull-out panel divider. This allows you to dispense either 1 oscillated roll or 2 ribbon rolls at one time. The powerful foot cutter slices through steel and poly with ease and provides smoother workflows. The EP-3075 is built to withstand a heavy workload while still performing at its best, day in and out! Encore's Floor Mount with Cutter • Strapping Type: Steel or Poly • Ribbon and/or Oscillated Wound • Holds: two steel ribbon coils or one oscillated roll (steel or poly) • Foot-activated cutter blade • Total Weight: 83 lbs. • (Forklift support part available & sold separately) More information on this model call 813 242 6995 or email sales@quickpakinc.com      

1570 TAPE REPAIR PADS: 1" X 6" These pre-cut heavy duty tape on a pad can be used to replace a roll of tape and a pair of scissors for more convenient use. Saving time, these pads are commonly used in the beverage industry to quickly repair torn cartons while in transit. Perfect for retail sealing of plastic garment bags, repairing ripped bagged products, sealing large over-stuffed envelopes, protecting labels, laminating business cards, and a variety of other uses. Available in custom sizes and prints upon request. Packed: 25 Sheets per Pad. 400 Pads Per Case. 10,000 Pads Per Case. SKU:1570 Tape Repair Pads: 1" x 6"

Quick Pak Inc’s colored stretch film is used to organize and identify pallets and products. Our color offerings include black, white, green, blue, yellow, orange, purple, and red. Colored stretch film is perfect for color-coding pallet loads by date, product type, shipping location, or to simply distinguish products for customers. Colored stretch film offers a solution for warehouses in need of an organized palleting system. By color coding wrapped pallets, warehouse operators save valuable time, money, and energy by eliminating the need for any additional labeling. Known to be a good deterrent for product tampering, colored stretch film makes any intentional product damage more easily recognizable and adds a degree of privacy to the contents of a pallet. Colored stretch film sticks to itself, not the product it’s wrapping. It allows packages and pallets to be wrapped, stacked, and secured easily and without any damage to the product. The elastic memory of colored stretch film

Quick Pak Inc introduces the EP1250 PET Strapping.   Premium Unidirectional Front Action Sealer – offset.   For Serrated Seals and Polyester Strapping. 17" Heavy Duty Steel Handles. Strap widths Size Specific - 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4" Up to 1400 Lbs break strength. Blue is for the Long Jaw Side and the Orange is the Short Jaw Side Three Size Tools Available: EP-1250-12, EP-1250-58, EPP-1250-34 Made in the USA. More information: www.quickpakinc.com

When you are dealing with smooth and glossy surfaces like glass, bare metal, certain plastics and glassy laminates, protective film is the last line of defense between your products and the hazards of the outside world. This film can keep dirt, paint, and other forms of contamination such as scratches and dings from affecting surfaces, preventing costly returns, and helping the items get to their destinations, clean and blemish-free. What is surface protection film? Surface protection film is a thin, self-adhesive covering that comes in a variety of colors and performance capabilities. Its purpose is always roughly the same — to protect surfaces from any harm that may befall them, typically including dirt, scratches, and contaminants like paint. Surface protection film is temporary, with a high-tack adhesive on one side. That means once the protected item reaches its destination, the film is peeled away, leaving no traces or sticky residue. Protective film may be in place while a

Create your own custom branded packing tape.   Using custom printed packaging tape printed with your business logo or information is the perfect way to brand products or boxes you are shipping to clients or customers.   Available in white or clear material, this tape has a strong adhesive that will stick great to any surface and will securely seal your packages. Custom printed packaging tape is a practical and affordable way to get your branding or logo in front of your customers. Use custom printed tape to seal any outgoing boxes or products you ship to clients. The branded tape will give your business a more professional and legitimate appeal while securely holding the box or package closed. Customized packing tape also helps against theft and with security and can be printed with handling and care instructions. Custom Printed packing tape is available in 2-inch or 3-inch widths, and in lengths of 55 yards or 110 yards, allowing you to choose the size and quantity that works

Stretch wrapping cabinet furniture presents many difficult issues to resolve. They required multiple highly custom turntable style stretch wrapper systems. A few of the difficulties were: -Lightweight loads require securing during the fast wrap cycle. -Cabinet furniture is easily scratched or damaged during the packaging process. -Locating cabinets for proper stretch wrapping. Cabinets are required to be centered to properly stretch wrap. The Phoenix Turntable Conveyorized Automatic (PCTA) , with its compact footprint, is a workhorse that can be used in most stretch wrapper applications. The unit is often custom-built for tough applications. The features added to meet this customer’s requirements include: A Top Platen stabilizes the load ensuring the lightweight product doesn’t move during the stretch wrapping cycle. Having a load that moves during the cycle could create some detrimental downstream issues to the system. The addition of a Top Platen can add to the wrapping cyc

This pallet is almost impossible to wrap and keep the load secure during shipping using the standard wrapping method.   Using the Quick Pak NWD extended stretch wrapper along with our HYBRiD pallet stretch film, the job was done fast easy, and the load is locked to the skid.   The NWD stretch wrap dispenser is a lightweight, aluminum handheld dispenser for wrapping low to the floor without walking backwards or bending low.   Patented brake system ensures tighter wrap and less film wasted.   Made in the USA.   Keeps the user in a natural position to reduce back and work-related injuries.   Accommodates various shaped pallets. Achieves tighter wrapped pallets to reduce freight claims.   Self-oiling materials provide smooth, consistent action.   Tension control for preferred stretch. Available for 1-1/2" core film, 2" core film and 3" core film. Ships UPS. Specifications Length - 60" Weight - 3 lbs. Use with 11"-20" rolls of film. Use with v

Becoming more sustainable is one of the core goals of many businesses as more consumers become environmentally aware, and packaging is a great place to start. However, making the best sustainable packaging choices for your business can be challenging – there are so many options out there.  Plastics are often touted as one of the key pollutants of our seas and oceans – with up to 8 million tons ending up in marine environments each year. However, many businesses still have a need for it, so it makes sense that they may go in search of eco-friendly plastic alternatives. This is where things can become complex. Not all “green” plastics are as environmentally friendly as they seem… Commonly, many companies will interchange the terms biodegradable, bioplastic and compostable when discussing packaging but this can be misleading. Confusion around these terms can then lead to misconceptions about the disposal of so-called biodegradable materials. So, what’s the difference?   Bio-based, B

PAC has been manufacturing wire buckles since 1982. We only use first grade raw materials and utilize rigid process controls to produce buckles that are easy to thread, consistent, and yield appropriate holding power for the application. PAC wire buckles are manufactured to meet ASTM Standard D3950. Quality wire buckles for fastening poly strapping. Can be tensioned by hand or for a better result use a Quick Pak tensioning tool. More information at: www.quickpakinc.com Quick Pak Inc 4007 North 56th Street Tampa, FL 33610 sales@quicpakinc.com

Cost-effective Packaging Automation Packaging automation is a great way to optimize your supply chain. It can help you pack faster, ship more products, and reduce labor costs. Automation can even help provide efficiencies in areas like transport and storage, depending on the solution. So, what do you think about when you consider packaging automation?   A lot of customers we speak to think that automating your packing processes will be expensive. They often believe it can be time consuming and require large machinery. But in reality, there are lots of quick and cost-effective packaging automation options available. Packaging automation doesn’t have to be complex or costly. Here is a range of quick to install packaging automation solutions that don’t cost much: Water Activated Paper Tape Dispensers Introducing a water activated paper tape dispenser is one of our go to suggestions for customers. It can help boost your productivity and control material use. There are number of d

Productivity in the workplace is often the key to success. Keeping up with demand means you are effectively selling your products and meeting customer requirements. But how do you keep up with growth plans or surges in demand? Investing in your operation can mean spending on IT infrastructure or staff training, but what about your pack line? Where you pick, pack, and ship your product is critical and can often be a pressure point. This means that choosing the right packaging solutions and equipment is important. Opting for packaging automation is a great way to ensure productivity. But, deciding whether you need to invest in packaging automation can be tricky because it can often be viewed as expensive. So, why should you opt for automated packaging machinery? Automation can dramatically improve the productivity of all areas of your packaging operation, from packing itself to areas like storage and transport. It can also provide environmental benefits and even help to improve the

Hand Wrapping a Pallet Stretch wrapping is a packaging technique used throughout the industry to secure items to a pallet for transportation.   This technique is especially useful when there are multiple boxes or products to be transported via a pallet.   Although stretch wrapping a pallet seems quite straightforward; you could say there is a certain art to this.   This video aims to give you some simple tips to make sure you do not damage transported products due to unsuccessful stretch wrapping. The Right Size: The first step is to make sure you have the right size pallet to accommodate the products your wish to wrap.   The best size is one that is not larger than the products placed on top as otherwise the plastic may tear on the sharp pallet corners; yet the pallet must completely cover the base area of the products you want wrapped or otherwise you may have product damage at the end. Compact Tightly: The products need to be compacted together onto the pallet as closely as po

Shipping goods can be a risky business. One small bump or jostle during transit can cause your products to shift, resulting in damage or breakage. That's where void fill comes in - a crucial component of safe and secure packaging. Void fill refers to any material used to fill empty spaces in packaging to prevent items from shifting or moving during transit. Some common materials used for void fill include air pillows, foam peanuts, bubble wrap and paper. Using void fill effectively. To use void fill effectively, it's important to choose the right material for your product. Some items, like fragile glassware or electronics, may require more delicate packaging materials, while heavier or more durable items could employ sturdier options. It's also important to fill any gaps inside the packaging thoroughly, using enough void fill material to prevent movement without overpacking and potentially adding unnecessary weight or cost to your shipment. Don’t forget about the o

The Revolution ST Semi Automatic Stretch Wrapper. It’s a value priced semi automatic stretch wrapper. This price competitive workhorse will give you years of trouble free operation. It will solve the problems associated with poorly hand wrapped pallets. The Revolution represents an advanced design with completely reliable technology in a sleek frame, giving users a rugged machine of unmatched quality. -Low Profile Pallet Stretch Wrapper -Clean and Simple To Operate PLC -Heavy Duty 1 hp Motor -Heavy Duty Turntable ½” Thick Steel -Automatic Height Detection -Photo Eye -Power Requirements: 120V / 1Ph / 60Hz / 10A dedicated service -Maximum Load Size: 48” Width x 48” Long x 86” High (Option – 94.5”) -Maximum Load Weight: 4000 Lbs dynamic -Turntable: 59” diameter laser-cut steel plate -12 point cam-follower support system -Turntable height: 3.5” from floor -Safety surround ring encloses turntable -Turntable Drive: 12-RPM rotational speed -1 HP AC variable speed motor -ANSI #60 direct chain

Buying a pallet wrapping machine may seem like a luxury purchase, a want rather than a need. The truth is a machine will potentially pay for itself in several ways. Increase Stretch Yields to over 260% with Power Pre Stretch: Using a Revolution pallet wrapping machine with a power pre-stretch is a cost-effective way to wrap your pallets as it gets the most yield, stretching your film over 260% therefore significantly reducing the cost per pallet wrapped. This process increases the number of loads that can be wrapped with a roll of stretch film.   Reduce Stretch Film Usage: Reducing your film usage to wrap your pallets reduces the environmental impact. Stretch wrapping machines have a greater pre-stretching capability compared to hand applying film, therefore, gets more yield out of your stretch wrap, using less film. With our Revolution stretch wrapping machines, we can guarantee to reduce film usage by over 50%. Reduce Wrapping Costs: As a result of the significant reducti

Banding Stretch Films and Extended Core – Which One?   Quick Pak Inc converts banding and extended core stretch film that is a high-quality film with excellent cohesion. It is a superior cost-effective alternative to strapping tape and twine.   Our cast extruded banding stretch film is wound on a 3” core and has one plastic dispensing handle/case. Use plastic banding wrap to bundle multiple boxes or a whole pallet full of shipping items. 5” and 20” extended core products come on a 1” disposable core handle which simplifies stretch wrapping, while saving money. These products are the ideal choice for users with infrequent stretch wrapping requirements. It is perfect for stretch wrapping small packages.

An orbital stretch wrapper offers a fast and secure way of packaging products with long or unusual shapes. Once the load is fed into the machine, the roller wraps the sheet all around the product both vertically and horizontally thus providing complete sealing and protection. Orbital stretch wrap machines are used across many industries to wrap different types of loads and transport them securely. Items like large panels, wood planks, pipes etc. that come in unusual shapes and sizes pose a major problem for regular stretch wrap machines. As opposed to hand wrapping, using an orbital stretch wrapper is easy, less time-consuming, and ideal for high and low volume applications. If your business involves the packing and transportation of loads with unusual shapes and sizes, an orbital stretch wrap machine could be a valuable addition to your factory equipment. 1. Increase Productivity with an Orbital Stretch Wrapper Wrapping big items manually can be difficult and exhausting. Orbit

Here we have explained how the brake system works on the Revolution ST High Speed Pallet Stretch Wrapping Machine. Also shown is how the system is to be used with the tension on and off lever and the adding and reducing tension to the stretch wrap. Here is the machine on the web site: https://quickpakinc.com/revolution-st-high-speed-stretch-wrapper

This battery powered tool tensions and cuts cord strapping. It features an easy-to-use control panel so you can fine-tune to your desired needs. Features an ergonomic design for a comfortable hand fit. Features an automatic, semi-automatic and manual mode. Includes a charger and two batteries. Cord strapping has never been simpler! The Battery Powered Cord Strap Tensioner with Cutter EP-1345 is your solution to quick, easy, and painless strapping. The EP-1345 comes with 3 pre-programmed tension modes along with 6 tension force levels, allowing the user for full range of options. The removable cutter is designed to cut through both composite and woven cord with a strap range of 3/4 – 1 1/4" and thickness of 0.033 - 0.065". Tension range for the EP-1345 is 661 – 1763 lbs, making it a robust addition to your strapping lineup.   Encore's Battery Powered Cord Strap Tensioner with Cutter • Tensions and cuts! • Strap Width: 3/4 – 1 1/4" • Made for Compos

Filament tape and strapping tape are different types of adhesive tapes which are often used for similar bundling and strapping applications. There is often confusion between what is strapping tape and what is filament tape because they are both commonly used for strapping purposes. To ensure you use the right product for your application, it is important you understand the differences between these two types of tapes. While both have a common application, there is a difference in the way they are manufactured. Filament tape has fiberglass reinforcement woven into it making it ideal for heavy-duty applications. Filament tape is a very high tensile tape used for heavy-duty carton sealing and strapping applications. As the name suggests, there are filaments of fiberglass reinforcements on the adhesive backing of the tape. These woven strips on the tape make it so strong and tear resistant. It enables the tape to withstand intense pressure during the transit of loads and prevents it fr

  When it’s over 100 degrees outside, you can bet that the temperatures are much higher inside a warehouse or distribution center. That’s why it’s vital that fulfillment centers, warehouses, and 3rd party logistics providers understand the dangers of heat stress and take the proper steps to avoid it. What is Heat Stress? Heat-related stress can cause any number of health issues. Even worse, it can be deadly. The CDC completed a 10-year study on heat-related illnesses in the U.S., finding that there was an average of 618 deaths per year. During one extreme heatwave in 2012, OSHA recorded over 4,100 heat-related worker illnesses. When the human body is exposed to high temperatures, its internal temperature rises. If steps aren’t taken to lower body temperature, a worker can suffer from one of four different types of heat stress: Heat Cramps:   Heat cramps are muscle spasms that occur due to low levels of water and salt in the body. Even if a worker has been hydrating, it’s still

Wrapping Pallets in a Hot Warehouse with LitewrapperXT Litewrapper XT Dispenser one comes FREE with EVERY Pallet. This is the only system where you can wrap a pallet by hand and make the finished pallet look like it came off a stretch wrapping machine.   Wrapped tight and all the way down onto the wood skid.   You can rope, x-wrap, crisscross over the top and sides of the pallet, all with only one hand. This Litewrapper XT is used with our CORED Litewrapper film. Benefits of the LitewrapperXT - A patented system to wrap pallets by hand - Walking forward, NO bending, NO back pain - NO burning hands from wrapping - Stronger & constant wrap - Film is activated by the dispenser - Less film, less time - Wrap a pallet in less than one minute - Less walking for a tight wrapped pallet - No "neck down" better use of the film - Case packed - More pallets wrapped per roll - Environment friendly. SKU:18" x 1500' Litewrapper XT See and buy

Quick Pak Inc offer an extensive range of specialty Double Sided Tape that is suitable for every requirement. This premium product range has been engineered to perfection. These double-sided adhesive tapes are guaranteed to perform for every type of application. ATG Transfer Double-Sided Tape:   The ATG transfer tape is a premium double-sided tape that is reverse wound on small cores to suit an ATG dispenser for fast and efficient application. The tape has a solvent-based acrylic adhesive that gives it extra strong adhesion and holds. It is especially suitable for industrial, handicraft, stationery, and DIY applications. The tape offers excellent performance on many varied materials including wood, laminates, metals, plastics, and leather. ATG Transfer Double-Sided Tape – Features: Premium high bond modified acrylic adhesive. High-tack permanent adhesive with paper liner. Clear high-performance ATG transfer tape. Dispensers available for straightforward application of the t

Strapping is an essential protective solution when shipping, or when products are stored for a medium or long period.  Sealing your cartons with tape might offer some protection, but strapping is an excellent product to fully secure the shipment. Strapping provides a tight, strong seal that cannot easily be broken. Regardless of the size of your shipment, strapping can easily be applied. It is also useful when stacking several cartons together as one package – whether to reduce shipping costs or for convenience. There are many different types of strapping available, and it is imperative that you choose the right type suitable for the product being shipped.   Here we can help you to understand different types of strapping and the one that is ideal. Because of the wide variety of strapping options to choose from, selecting the right strapping type can be quite confusing. However, it can get easier if you have a good knowledge of how the different types of strapping work; as well as c

Do you operate a temperature-controlled warehouse? Did you know that by using ventilated stretch wrap that you can significantly reduce your electricity bills? It's no secret that energy costs are continuing to rise. As a key yet unavoidable operating expense, businesses are seeking ways to reduce their electricity consumption and costs, but it's becoming more difficult due to many external factors beyond their control. Switching to solar electricity and LED lighting is a great start. And if you operate a temperature-controlled factory, you'll also want to reduce your refrigerating costs, which will take up a big chunk of your energy spend. Choosing to use Airflow ventilated stretch wrap for your pallets of goods and fresh produce can be an easy and effective way in which to reduce those costs. So, how can ventilated stretch wrap reduce electricity costs for cool rooms? Breathable stretch wrap helps to keep the load ventilated, allowing cool air to easily flow i

When something sounds too good to be true, we tend to think it’s not true. Yes! Receiving a Revolution pallet wrapping machine free sounds like it’s too good to be true. Here’s how it works… To avoid the capital outlay of purchasing a pallet wrapping machine, we offer many alternative payment options to further assist with your packaging needs. These options include free machines based on consumable supply and machine rental. Free Revolution Pallet Wrapper Deal Our Free Machine Deal offer is unique to the industry. We will give you a pallet wrapping machine free based on the supply of our award-winning stretch film. Reduce your labor costs and save 50% on stretch film usage with a free pallet wrapping machine. Rent a Revolution Pallet Wrapper Our Machinery Rental Program allows our clients to enjoy the benefits of having a machine while avoiding the capital outlay of purchasing the machine. From only $349/month, our pallet wrapping machines are made affordable enough for eve