Shrink film or shrink wrap is used to describe a type of plastic that tightens or “shrinks” around a product to create a seal when it is exposed to a heat source. The tools needed to shrink wrap an item…
Words like “containment force” and “pre-stretch” get tossed around often in the field of packaging and logistics, but what does “pre-stretch” really mean and how can increasing your pre-stretch knowledge save you money? When a stretch wrapper is used to…
Most DIY enthusiasts know that getting a high-quality paint finish frequently involves masking some areas so that paint doesn’t splatter or drip onto them. Leaving a crisp, professional-looking paint edge is the goal with tape. The trouble starts with the…
Manufacturers and packaging line workers know that the temperature at which a case sealing operation occurs has an impact on the success – or failure – of a carton seal. This application temperature – the temperature at which packaging tape…
Now Let us find out how to choose the shrink film and stretch film for our packaging needs. Which Type Of Film Should You Use? Depending on what application you are planning on using your film for will decide if…
Electrical tape comes in four different varieties, including rubber, vinyl, mastic, and varnished cambric. Rubber Rubber electrical tape is usually nonadhesive, which means that to properly use it you will need to stretch the tape and tightly wrap it so…
So, you are looking for a type of film, but you are confused about which type you actually need. While it is not uncommon to confuse stretch film with shrink film, they are not the same material. Stretch film and…
Choosing packaging tape may seem like an insignificant decision to your overall packaging operation; but in reality, it’s as critical of an element to your secondary packaging strategy as the box and filler you have selected to keep your contents…
Hold a Hemline Need to hem a pair of pants quickly, but don’t have access to a needle and thread? Duct tape to the rescue! Simply fold the hem of your pants or skirt inward to the desired length, and…
In conclusion, what then could be the solution to plastic packaging to reduce its environmental impact? The move to reduce plastics can only speed up when all players in the industry, including brand owners, manufacturers, retailers, and even consumers, do…
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