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10 Items Heat Shrink Wrap is Used for Covering and Protecting
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.
The Difference Between Rigid and Flexible Packaging
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 Tunnel Differences
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.
How to Vacuum Seal Bags
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.
How Companies Save on Packaging Costs During Inflationary Periods
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 By Thickness
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.
How to Set Up a Heat Shrink Wrapper
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.
Why Businesses Should Be Transparent About the Rise of Shrinkflation
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 Most Wasteful Meal Kit
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.
When Was Shrink Wrap Invented and Who Was the Inventor
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.
How to Choose a Vacuum Sealer for Your Business
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.
What Are Contract Packaging or Co-Packing Services and Why Use Them?
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.