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Quick Packaging News: Understanding Shrink Film and the Costs
Quick Packaging News: Understanding Shrink Film and the Costs : What is Shrink Wrap? Shrink film is a protective wrapping for articles of merchandise; it consists of clear plastic film that is wound a...
Understanding Shrink Film and the Costs
What is Shrink Wrap? Shrink film is a protective wrapping for articles of merchandise; it consists of clear plastic film that is wound about the product and then shrunk by heat to form a sealed, tight-fitting package. This type of packaging is also called shrink package. Common Uses for Shrink Wrap: Shrink wrapping is widely used across the spectrum of industries and is finding its way into new segments daily. The retail appeal and security offered insures growth for the future. Shrink Wrapping Printed Materials -This is still the largest of all market segments. Once dominated by PVC films, the introduction of the low shrink force polyolefin has dramatically eroded the PVC domination of this market. Businesses involved in this segment range from small job shop printers up to large business form producers. Gone are the days of contracting these jobs out, as most now perform the packaging within their own facilities. Shrink Wrap Film for Toys, Games, and Sport...
Quick Packaging News: Which Is The Best Shrink Film To Use
Quick Packaging News: Which Is The Best Shrink Film To Use : The three main shrink films used for protecting and securing products for retail are PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), polyethylene, and polyolefi...
Which Is The Best Shrink Film To Use
The three main shrink films used for protecting and securing products for retail are PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), polyethylene, and polyolefin. If you aren't completely certain that you are using the ideal film, here's a quick breakdown of the three: PVC & POLYOLEFIN: Premium quality shrink films Great clarity, and appearance; great for consumer products where appearance is critical (toys, games, candies, most retail goods) Great appearance and ability to shrink quickly and completely (shrinks when heated resulting in a package that is finished as soon as it comes out of the shrink tunnel) Durable, versatile, low cost The differences between the two: PVC -Higher resistance to propagation of tear, Polyolefin- higher resistance to puncture PVC -Offers preferential orientation (shrinks in only one direction) and low shrink force PVC Rolls are temperamental with drastic heat or cold temperatures, causing brittleness when too cold, and wrinkling whe...
