Understanding Shrink Wrap Packaging

Shrink wrap is a polymer plastic film and is a cost effective way to package products so
they can stand out when displayed. This presentation explains the different types of shrink wrap films and their packaging applications.

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Understanding
Shrink Wrap Films

2. Shrink wrap is polymer plastic film and is a cost effective
way to package products so
they can stand out when displayed.

3. Shrink wrap comes in:
rolls bags bands

4. When heat is applied, it shrinks, strengthens and
conforms to the shape of the packaged item.

5. Why package items with shrink wrap?
#1. protects items during transportation
#2. protects items from debris & moisture
#3. stabilizes multiple packaged items like bottle water
#4. prevents product tampering

6. #1. quick shrinkage

#2. outstanding stability

#3. strong seals
Good shrink wrap properties include:

7. Your application
will determine
what type and thickness of
shrink wrap used.

8. There are 4 types of shrink film.
#1. Polyethylene

#2. Polypropylene

#3. Polyolefin

#4. PVC

9. These shrink films are thicker,
stronger, and more durable
than other type of shrink films.
Polyethylene shrink films are
often used to wrap bottled,
water, canned goods and other
heavy objects. It’s also ideal for
wrapping large & bulky items
during transit. These films are
so strong they can replace
corrugated boxes.
Polyethylene Shrink Film

10. Polyethylene is a general purpose shrink film often used to wrap retail
items. It shrinks at low temperatures while providing durable seals.
Polypropylene Shrink Film

11. Polyolefin is a clear film that shrinks
evenly in all directions. This film allows
scents to permeate it. Since it requires
high temperatures to shrink the film, it’s
often applied with a shrink wrap machine
which increases productivity and allows
items to be bundled together. Polyolefin
films are often used to wrap retail items,
food/snacks and literature.
Polyolefin Shrink Film

12. PVC shrink films have high
strength with good clarity and
gloss. It’s often used to package
software items such and CDs,
DVDs & Blueray discs but also
used to wrap books, toys & food
items.
PVC Shrink Film

13. For low volume applications, shrink
wrap is manually applied.

14. Shrink wrapping tunnels applies the
heat needed to shrink the film.
Shrink wrapping machines will wrap, cut and
seal the shrink film automatically.
For high volume applications,
shrink wrappers & tunnels are used.

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Located in Northbrook, IL, Pyramid
Packaging is a ISO certified supplier
of flexible packaging equipment,
materials & services.

16. We can warehouse your supplies.

17. Supplies delivered
same or next day.

18. Service
Our packaging sales engineers can help you
select & order the right shrink wrap film.

19. Pyramid Packaging Inc.
2901 W. Shermer Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062
800-547-5130 or [email protected]