*PVC Shrink Film has been a common polymer used for years in the packaging industry and many other sectors. PVC shrink film is ideal for manual operations and is often the preferred shrink wrap for many applications. PVC shrink film has been used for years to wrap everything from CDs to paint trays. Here is a detailed article about PVC shrink film and its typical uses.
Clear PVC shrink wrap is the most common, but colored shrink wrap is used in various industries to help products stand out on shelves.
*Cost Advantage- PVC shrink rolls are more affordable than polyolefin wrap. Depending on the width of PVC shrink wrap you choose, they can vary from 2.9 cents per foot to 8 cents per foot. Those figures are from our 2000 ft. PVC shrink rolls. We also offer smaller 500 ft. centerfold rolls for smaller output operations.
There are multiple options when deciding on a packaging material for your products. PVC shrink wrap is a great option to consider. The ability to maintain an affordable price while allowing an excellent presentation of your product makes PVC shrink wrap a great choice.
*Protection- PVC shrink film can offer protection from tampering and exterior elements like any shrink wrap. Centerfold PVC shrink and Polyolefin shrink are great for providing that extra tamper security.
Along with assisting in tamper evidence, shrink film is excellent for protection from exterior elements like dust, pollen, and moisture. A centerfold shrink film will not make your products completely waterproof, but it does provide extra protection from water.
*Shrinking & Sealing- PVC shrink film has superior shrinking and sealing properties. Our PVC shrink rolls have up to a 40% shrink rate. Along with a high shrink rate, the film requires a low temperature to shrink. We always recommend a larger width of film than your product. In the "How to measure" section, you will see that we recommend buying a shrink film a couple of inches bigger than your product measurements.
This wider film allows additional film for sealing, as well as room for the film to shrink when applying heat. Too large of shrink film can cause "dog ears" in the corners of the product. That is why we recommend using the formula below for measuring.
*Precautions- We always recommend proper ventilation when sealing and shrinking PVC shrink wrap. The Chloride in the film emits a strong odor that can be harmful if inhaled too much. PVC shrink wrap cannot come into direct contact with consumable products. It can be used for secondary packaging but not for direct food contact. We recommend using a centerfold polyolefin shrink wrap for direct contact with food.
Centerfold PVC shrink film offers a secure seal and superior clarity at an affordable price. We provide other thicknesses; feel free to call our sales department for more information on any of our shrink wrap products at 1-800-441-5090.
Standard Centerfold PVC Sizes - 2000 ft. centerfold rolls are great for higher production. For lower production manual shrink machines, many customers choose to use 500 ft. rolls. See commonly used widths below.
