Ask the Right Questions When Buying Packaging Shrink Wrap for Your Products

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24.04.24

Durapak Supplies Staff

If you are thinking of purchasing a shrink film for your business but don&#;t know where to start, then you have reached the right place. Though it is not going to be a challenging task, knowing the right things can make it much easier for you. There are many things that could go wrong when ordering shrink wraps. So here are a few questions you need to answer before purchasing shrink wrap. Knowing the answers to these queries will help ensure that you are buying the right packaging shrink wrap.

What Type of Products Are You Shrink Wrapping?

First of all, take a look at the products you are trying to pack. If you want to package veggies, go for polyolefin. However, you may need alterations like perforations for certain veggies to be breathable. You may even consider anti-fog in order to eliminate condensation and allow for clear product presentation. If you are packaging candles, PVC packaging shrink wrap is the ideal option, as the fragrances contained in the candles will break down the polyolefin film.
You can also use PVC or polyolefin for consumer goods like games or toys. If you are wrapping bottled water, sauces, or cans of vegetables, then go for polyethylene film.

What Type of Packaging Machinery Do You Have?

Consider whether you are using a heat gun, heat tunnel, low wrapper, or an I-bar sealer to shrink the packaging film. Also, take into consideration the tools you will use to shrink-wrap your products before purchasing your shrink-wrap. Your choice of film will be based on the type of machinery you are using to wrap the items.

Once you have identified the kind of machinery, you need to check the machinery&#;s specifications to see what type of film can be used on the equipment. After you have identified all this, you can find the right shrink film for your packaging applications.

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Are There Any Minimum Order Requirements?

Some types of shrink films require you to order minimum amounts of material to be able to place an order. For instance, printed shrink film vendors will have a minimum order requirement that often requires you to spend thousands of dollars due to printing requirements and the various elements needed to produce the product, like ink.

For the supplier to be profitable, they have to sell a minimum number of items in order to cover the cost of production. All vendors have a different minimum order requirement. So, you will have to ask your vendor what their minimum order requirement is for shrink-wrap films.

Are There Any Extra Shipping Costs?

Some suppliers don&#;t charge extra for shipping, but other companies do. Find out what your vendor charges for shipping and make sure that you are not saddled with any additional charges.

Final Thoughts

To receive the right type of shrink-wrap film at the right time, consider these factors when ordering shrink-wrap films for your product packaging. Also, ensure that you seek the best and most reliable shrink wrap supplier who can offer you customization options according to your needs and ensure timely deliveries.

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Choosing the right shrink wrap equipment for your packaging needs is a very important step in designing an effective and efficient packaging operation.

There are many different types of shrink wrap systems designed for different applications, performance levels and budget.

When shopping for a shrink wrap system, take into consideration what your needs are now and in the future.

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