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Automatic shrink wrap machines can increase production and efficiency. Auto shrink-wrap machines are a perfect option for retail and e-commerce sales, but what are they? What makes them automatic and how much do they cost?

Shrink wrapping can be the perfect packaging process for many companies and products, but sometimes it will not protect during transport or storage. Find out some disadvantages of shrink wrapping and why it may not be the best solution for your products. 

Shrink wrap packaging is an affordable option for packaging an extensive range of products. It is a premium solution for bundling lighter products and protecting items during transport and storage. Find out a list of advantages shrink wrap packaging offers.

Barrier packaging materials help reduce food waste and increase food storage times. Consumable products packaged with the right barrier materials can see tenfold shelf life increases without chemical preservatives.

How does a vacuum sealer work? Simply put, they remove air from a container and then use heat to seal and close the container. There are several different types of vacuum sealers, and to understand how each sealer works, we have included images and descriptions to explain the operating differences in each.

Pallet wrappers speed up production times and increase worker morale. Manually wrapping pallets by hand takes longer and becomes exhaustive over time. Pallet wrappers can uniformly wrap more pallets daily with less exertion while saving money on stretch wrap. Find out what a pallet wrapper is and how one can benefit your business.

Porch piracy is on the rise, and before the holidays begin, people want to know which state has the most problems with porch piracy. In our annual study, we identify the best and worst states for porch piracy in 2022.

Packaging couriers can be frustrating due to damages and delayed packages. Evidently, people on Twitter feel the same. We were able to analyze thousands of tweets to determine the overall sentiment on Twitter for package parcel couriers. The findings were interesting, do they fit your experiences?

With inflation impacting every household, extending food shelf life is worth every penny. Extended shelf life also comes with extended freshness. Save your money and palette by following these storage hacks to delay spoilage and stretch your dollar longer.

Find out which foods people are concerned about going bad during storage. Using online data, we determined which consumable food items are the cause for concern with people around the world. We will explain if the concerns are valid and how long you can still eat a product after the expiration date.

Semi-auto and fully automatic shrink-wrap machines produce the same-looking finished product but vary dramatically in differences and features. Use our online chart to view the differences between each machine style and decide which is best for your application.

Heat shrink wrap is used for wrapping and protecting anything from wires in electronics to cookies for sale at local convenience stores. In this list, there are ten items shrink wrap is used for. The intention was to provide a variety of heat shrink wrap applications and forms to show the versatility of heat shrink wrapping.

There is often confusion between rigid and flexible packaging. Both are used for packaging everything from heavy industrial parts to small consumable candies and other edible items. Find the difference between flexible and rigid packaging and determine which option is better for your packaging needs.

Shrink tunnels are designed to reduce packaging times and produce professional packaging products. Knowing the primary differences will help correctly choose the preferred equipment for your application. Find out the differences between shrink tunnels, how they work, and how to get the best results when packaging with a shrink tunnel.

Many home-use vacuum sealers come with rolls that are expensive to replace. Vacuum sealing bags are more readily available and cost less than name-brand replacement rolls. Before making a purchase, many people inquire about how to vacuum seal a bag to be sure it will work for their application. This guide with images will show step-by-step how to vacuum seal bags.

When production, material, and product costs increase, it is tempting for companies to reduce the size of their offering to the consumer. Simply keep the packaging the same and reduce the number or size of the purchased product. Follow these suggestions before committing to shrinkflation.

Shrink wrap measurements can be challenging to understand and make sense of. Some measurements for pallet shrink wrap can be dramatically different than heat shrink wrap. Find out which thickness will work best for your application.

Heat shrink wrapper setup can be time-consuming and confusing if you do not follow the right steps, the right look can be difficult to attain. Follow this setup guide to know how to set up your shrink wrapper.

With shrinkflation, sizes does matter. The practice of keeping product packaging the same size while reducing the contents is nothing new. Rising costs due to inflation can cause companies to chintz on product quantities while keeping packaging size the same.

The convenience of online ordering often outweighs the benefits of retail shopping. Meal kits are no exception, customers receive everything needed to cook a meal at home. No grocery shopping or looking up recipes. Everything is included in one shipment. We created a study to look at excess packaging waste by ordering meals from four companies. We tracked recycled, recyclable, and non-recycled packaging products included in each shipment along with several other metrics. 

The invention of shrink wrap helped to change the way food is stored and preserved. Now used all over the world for consumable and non-consumable products, shrink wrap protects, and preserves. Find out who invented heat shrink wrap and how it was invented.

For companies already vacuum packaging products, a commercial vacuum sealer is the best way to grow into increased production. If not currently vacuum sealing, this is a must-read. Find out why vacuum sealing could be an option for your businss.

Contract packaging and co-packing can involve many different forms of packaging for consumable and non-consumable products. Find out what to look for when searching for a co-packaging service.

Modified atmosphere packaging helps to preserve products from degradation. Removing or decreasing the oxygen content within a package can increase shelf times and prevent rust in non-consumable products.

Porch piracy is a problem that continues to increase as online shopping becomes more and more popular. Find out which states have the highest number of online inquires for stolen packages. Our annual report shows the movement of each state's interest in porch piracy.

Modified atmosphere packaging is used to naturally extend food shelf life. Changing the natural atmosphere within a package or container can eliminate oxygen and slow degradation and spoilage.

Crosslinking shrink film can offer tremendous benefits when used with the right application. Find out the difference between crosslinked shrink film and standard polyolefin shrink film and which is right for the application at hand.

Ecommerce companies have a limited amount of shipping options for products reaching customers. Freight companies are abundant, but parcel package delivery is limited. The choice of UPS, FedEx, or USPS, are the options companies have. What is the difference though, which one will best benefit the customer? The answer is not black-and-white, in this post we look closer at the differences of each and how they can benefit your company.

Shipping is a very important part of an e-commerce business. How products arrive at the customer can earn re-orders or increase costs if products are damaged and unusable. Read these tips for ways to prevent product loss. 

Everyone has received an oversized box for products ordered online. Major retailers can help reduce the additional waste with easy steps in the right direction. Read the best ways to reduce packaging waste for e-commerce packaging.

Packaging for ecommerce is not the same as retail. Businesses should consider a few options before packaging products and shipping them to customers as they come in.

Centerfold shrink film is made in many different thicknesses by many different manufacturers. With this test, we are indicating which temperatures different shrink film types will shrink at. The shrink temperature and heat exposure should be considered for any products sensitive to heat.

Package deliveries are delayed all of the time for many different reasons. Weather can be a leading cause of package delays, but many other factors can contribute. Find out what to do if experiencing package delays.

Barrier bags are what keeps food products fresh until reaching your home. Barrier bags play a key role in modified atmosphere packaging. Find out different types of barrier bags and how they can benefit your business.

Shrink wrap machines can vary in size and components from manufacturer to manufacturer. This troubleshooting guide offers suggestions for testing machines experiencing problems.

The purchase of a new packaging machine can present questions and problems. Some people like the idea of a machine purchase with set up and delivery. U.S. Packaging & Wrapping is now offering local free delivery and delivery and set up around surrounding states with additional charges

What gases do companies use for Modified atmosphere packaging? Does the food last longer and are the gases safe? Find out what gases are used for different food items and how they help to preserve food products.

Stretch wrap machine downtime can mean production slowdowns, inconsistent pallet wrapping, and worse than anything, hand pallet wrapping. Follow a few quick troubleshooting items to help find the problem.

Use this guide to determine what to do with a missing package from a major carrier such as USPS, FedEx, or DHL. The claims process is not overnight but will assist you in starting the claims process.

A new year signifies a new catalog with more information and products. Easily request the 2021 U.S. Packaging & Wrapping catalog by mail or digital download. Find updated pricing and pages for American Made Packaging Materials and ...

Buying a shrink wrap machine from Amazon is a great option for wrapping a few dozen products. If you are wanting to purchase a machine expecting to use it often, Amazon may not be the best route. We have included a few things to consider when purchasing a shrink wrap machine from Amazon.

The materials and machines used in the packaging industry vary dramatically. Products in stores have packaging on them to help protect from damage or preserve for longer shelf lives. This short post explains what a few common products around us are packaged in. 

Porch piracy takes place in cities and small towns. From young kids looking for a one-time opportunity to an organized porch pirate ring, packages are stolen all the time throughout the world. The small tips included can save thousands in stolen goods.

Eco friendly packaging is easy to obtain and use for outgoing shipments. Simply wad paper up and stuff in shipping boxes to stop product movement. Find out which type of paper is best to replace packaging peanuts and bubble wrap.

The coronavirus has forced businesses to comply with social distancing guidelines, often reducing workers in each location. In some industries, companies are seeing higher volumes with mandatory reduced workforces. Does packaging automation solve this issue? This article will examine how automation can pick up the slack in areas workers are unavailable.

As online purchases continue to increase, porch piracy remains a problem across America. In our 2019 Porch Piracy study, we looked at which states had more online searches for stolen packages. In this years' study, we compare state numbers to last year and look at numbers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Quickly determine the number of pallets you can cover with a roll of stretch wrap. View our new calculator and a simple formula to determine how many pallets you can wrap with a roll of film.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, protective packaging is more important than ever. Ensure customers that products have not been touched from your location to their homes. Multiple choices are available and we are happy to assist if needed.

A stretch wrap machine will increase warehouse productivity within hours of arrival. The increased stretch rates will help to reduce film waste and costs. Find out how much a machine can save in film by maintaining a consistent stretch rate.

Our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are doing all we can to help during these times by shipping materials and machines fast and free. Read how we are focusing on safety and what we are doing to help others during this time of need.