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How Many Pallets Will a Roll of Stretch Wrap Cover?
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.
Three Protective Packaging Options to Consider During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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.
Save Time and Money with a Pallet Wrapping Machine
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.
U.S. Packaging & Wrapping's Response to COVID-19
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.
How To Use a Gas Flush Vacuum Sealer To Extend Product Shelf Life
Find out how gas flush vacuum packaging works. See what happens when products are packaged with a gas flush vacuum sealer. The extended shelf life and ability to preserve without chemicals is one of the primary benefits of gas flush packaging.
Vacuum Bag Sizing Information
Finding the right vacuum bag size can be difficult. Using standard household reclosable bags will not allow room to make a vacuum seal. Use this sizing guide to help find the right size of vacuum bag.
Heat Sealer and Tunnel Troubleshooting Checklist
Check all of the easy-to-check items on a shrink wrap sealer and tunnel when troubleshooting. Easy resolutions can be quickly found by checking for issues with your shrink sealer or tunnel. Follow these steps for DIY troubleshooting for shrink sealer or tunnel.
Printed Pallet Wrap = Printed Advertising
Any company sending pallet shipments that will be seen during transit or storage should consider the use of a printed pallet wrap. Printed pallet wrap is an ideal way to increase brand presence while protecting load shipments. Find out how much printed pallet wrap costs, standard lead times, and order minimums.
Shrink Wrap Machine Dimensions
Considering the dimensions for a shrink wrap machine being used in production is a part of choosing the right machine. Any time a company is wanting to bring in a new machine, ensuring it will fit in the production area should be a high priority. It this post, we look at shrink machine designs and overall machine dimensions to expect with each design.
Which States Waste the Most Food?
The primary purpose of food packaging is to protect and preserve consumable products. The increased protection helps to reduce food waste and increase sustainability. Even with the packaging advancements over the last century, 30% of food in America is wasted. Find out which states rank the highest in the nation for food waste!
What Type of Barrier Bag Do You Need?
What type of barrier bag will best protect and preserve your product? Find the right barrier bag, made from the right materials. Custom sizes are available with printing turnarounds less than 6 weeks. Find out which barrier bag you need!
3 Videos Showing the Benefits of Vacuum Packaging
Vacuum packaging offers many benefits for storing and preserving products. Products can be consumable or non-consumable and the right vacuum packaging options will preserve the life of the product. View 3 videos showing some of the benefits of vacuum packaging below.