Stretch Wrap Reference Guide

We recently posted a shrink wrap reference guide on our other packaging blog. The guide is a compilation of information and links about heat shrink wrapping products, machines, and applications. We publish a lot of content about heat shrink wrap and stretch wrap on our website and both of our blogs. Often times it can […]

New Packaging Supplies and Machines At U.S. Packaging & Wrapping

We are constantly trying to offer new packaging supplies and machinery available online. Our product development team is always seeking new products to offer for both food and industrial packaging to better serve our customers. Over the past couple of months, they have added a large number of supplies and machines. In this post we […]

Plastic Extrusion For Stretch Film

Stretch film is commonly produced by using one of two extrusion processes, cast extrusion, and blown extrusion. At U.S. Packaging & Wrapping we only supply cast extruded film. Cast stretch film is more affordable, but does have some disadvantages over blown stretch film. For a detailed post about the advantages and disadvantages of each type […]

What is Stretch Wrap Film Used For?

Stretch film plays an important roll in the world around us. Many consumers do not realize that stretch film plays an important part in delivering and transporting most product they use, eat, display, and store. We wanted to prepare a list of products stretch wrap is commonly used on. This is by no means a […]

Secondary Packaging

Secondary packaging is generally considered any wrap or containment of a primary package. Businesses often use secondary packaging during shipping and storage to help contain, unitize, identify, and protect the products within the primary packaging. Secondary packaging can come in the form of industrial packaging or consumer packaging. Secondary industrial packaging is often not made […]

What to Consider When Packaging Products

Product packaging is a multi-channeled system consisting of multiple parts. Below is a list of functions and processes included in product packaging. 1. Transport 2. Distribution 3. Storage 4. Retail Sales 5. Use Packaging is an industry and process that can not survive without a product. The first consideration when contemplating packaging should be how […]

Stretch Film Recycling

Stretch Film recycling should be important for any business receiving goods with stretch wrapped objects. Manufacturers of stretch film have began to use alternative resin formulas to help reduce environmental impact. These films are stronger and use less petroleum than traditional stretch wrap products. The reduction in waste and lowered petroleum consumption helps to lower […]

Pre Stretch Film Comparison

Pre stretch film uses a traditional gauged stretch film and stretches the film up to 90% of the maximum stretch rate. Once the film is stretched, it is rolled onto the roll. There are several advantages to using a pre stretch film. Below are a few reasons to use pre stretch film as well as […]