CHEAPER, Greener, Environmentally CONSCIOUS STRETCH FILM

Business owners who package goods with stretch film: The new Hybrid and Micron (EcoMax) stretch films are less expensive and stronger at thinner gauges allowing higher savings and less waste in packaging goods. Both stretch films are available now for purchase at http://www.uspackagingandwrapping.com, or by calling 1-800-441-5090. Free shipping is available for all pallet orders […]

Polyolefin Shrink Wrap & LLDPE Stretch Film

These days most companies prefer polyolefin shrink wrap. A polyolefin (POF) or its modern term polyalkene, is a polymer produced from an olefin (alkene) monomer. For example, polyethylene is a polyolefin produced by polymerizing ethylene. POFs are used to make plastic bags, stretch films, shrink wraps, geomembranes, and other plastics. Polyethylene plastics are the most […]

Hybrid Stretch Film Technical Data

We recently posted technical data for our micron stretch film. We are very happy to offer a micron stretch film that is affordable yet still durable. Micron stretch film does not have the same amount of stretch that a true gauge stretch film has, but offers great strength. It is considered a stiffer film then […]

55 Shrink Wrapped Items All Around You

As you walk through any local stores, you may or may not notice items packaged in shrink wrap. Companies choose to use shrink wrap for packaging because it is affordable and works well for its many intended uses. Shrink wrap is everywhere! The most common reasons to shrink wrap items are: Protect the items from […]

Shrink Wrap, Stretch Film, and Polymer Abreviations

Shrink wrap and stretch film are both considered polymers. Polymers are often easily defined as plastics. The best definition of a polymer we could find is: A large molecule composed of repeating units. The proper chemical names for polymers are often hard to pronounce and spell. Often times through out different industries, polymers are abbreviated […]

Micron Stretch Film Technical Data

We will be writing several posts about technical data for the stretch film we offer. Our manufacturer puts their stretch film through a variety of tests to offer specific data about their film. The data is based upon ASTM Testing Method. Details of the ASTM testing method can be found here. Micron hand stretch film […]

Domed Shrink Bags Before and After

Domed shrink wrap bags are ideal for a variety of uses. We have clients that go through several cases a month and other clients that only order one box every year. Many people use them for gift baskets and decorative packaging. Due to the larger sizes that domed shrink bag come in, they are often […]

I-Bar Shrink Wrap Sealer Set Up

We sell several A.I.E. shrink wrap I-Bar sealers online every month. People often call and have questions about setting up their new I-Bar shrink wrap sealers. We have made a quick video to show how to set up your I-Bar shrink wrap sealer that should help in getting ready for your first product seal. First, […]