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, […]

How Long Does it Take To Shrink Wrap a Product.

The time it takes to shrink wrap a product depends on the equipment you are using, the film you are using, and the size of the products you are shrink wrapping. We offer a variety of shrink wrap sealers, heat guns, and film for multiple operations. Here is a basic list of some different machines […]

Common Shrink Wrap Problems Pt. 2

This is a follow up post focusing on some common shrink wrap problems when sealing, and heat shrinking. As mentioned in the first post, we will be focusing on ballooning, hot spots, and splitting seals. All three of these issues are fairly common issues when dealing with shrink wrap. Let’s start with ballooning. Ballooning Shrink […]

Common Shrink Wrap Problems

There are a variety of issues that can occur when using a shrink wrap film. Some names the shrink wrap industry has chosen for common issues are interesting, to say the least. We are going to go over a few issues that are common with shrink wrap film, what they mean, and what may cause […]

Shrink Wrap a Book

Many people without businesses call us about shrink wrapping a book or other items for protection and storage. Shrink wrap bags are available at an affordable price but shrink wrap sealers can be expensive for someone who will not be using them often. We decided to make an instructional video to show how to shrink […]