shrink wrap systems

Questions to Consider Before Purchasing A Shrink Wrap System

What do you want to shrink wrap?
There are many types of shrink wrap film that are suited for specific types of applications. Shrink wrap films should be considered when shopping for a shrink wrapper system to ensure no shrink film issues arise later.

Shrink wrap packaging speed?
Shrink wrapping systems vary widely in the packaging speed. Know your wrapping output needs and compare systems. For example some shrink wrappers pack several products an hour while others pack 35 products per minute and more. Once volume levels are determined, degree of automation can be considered as well, choices are: manual shrink wrappers, semi-automatic shrinkwrappers or fully automatic shrink wrapper systems.

Shrink wrap system in the BIG Picture.
Is the shrink wrapper to be integrated into an automated packaging production line? If so, not all shrink wrap systems are suited for integrated packaging operations and add on systems like conveyors will need to be carefully selected for flexibility and suitability for the packaging processes involved.

Shrink wrap packaging size?
Like most things, shrink wrap systems, machines and applicators come in different sizes. If your packaging units are large, likely your shrink wrap system will be too.

Do you have work space limitations?
Shrinkwrap machines come in different sizes and mobility. For example if you have small space, small items to package and need the system to move as your workspace demands, you may want to consider a compact straight l-bar sealer as your shrink wrap system of choice.

For more information on shrinkwrapper machines and shrink wrap systems visit our packaging equipment division called "Star Packaging Equipment Ltd." at: www.starpkg.ca.

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• Shrink Wrap 101 - Shrink Wrap Resource Guide for Shrink Film Buyers
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• Clearance ShrinkWrap - Quality Shrink Wrap Supply - Great Value
• Shrink Wrap Machines - Packaging Equipment distributor offering shrink wrap packaging systems, shrink wrap tunnels, shrink wrap machines and more.