What Are Some of The Different Types of Shrink Wrap Used in Wrapping Retail Products?
Shrink wrap is an umbrella term used in commercial packaging, as well as in retail, food and industrial packaging. Many people are unaware that there are subtle yet important differences that distinguish different types of shrink wrapping, making them specifically suited to particular applications. We thought it helpful to tell you more about the different types of shrink wrap used in retail wrapping and in many of the other types of wrapping machines.
Before diving in to the different types of shrink wrap, let us define what shrink wrap is not. The most frequently mistaken product referred to as shrink wrap is stretch film, the plastic wrap product used to wrap pallet loads. Although it is called a shrink wrap, no heat is applied and the stretch film does not actually shrink to fit the object being wrapped. All of the following types of shrink wrap require heat to be applied for the material to start shrinking.
The Centrefold Shrink Wrap
This remains one of the most common types of shrink wrap used on retail wrapping machines. It is folded in half length-wise, then placed on a roll. It allows users to slide the product being wrapped between the two films, while also sealing the open ends by applying heat. Centrefold shrink wrap is most commonly manufactured using polyolefin and PVC.
Shrink Sleeves Wrap
Another popular type of shrink wrap for retail wrapping, shrink sleeves are frequently printed on and placed over bottles to brand products. It often features a lower maximum shrink rate to keep from distorting the printing.
Shrink Tubing
The main different between shrink sleeves and shrink tubing is that shrink tubing often comes on a continuous roll. It is also pre-cut to fit the product that is being packaged. The type that is manufactured from PVC is normally used for retail packaging with longer shelf lives, while polyethylene shrink tubing is used for packaging of liquids and canned products.
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