You would need an 8×12 inch bag to wrap the product, up-sizing is an option if that size of the bag is not available. Due to the PVC in the film, we suggest heating and sealing in a properly ventilated area.Ĭircumference Measurement – For Cylindrical or Round ProductsĮxample- If you had a product that had a width circumference of 14 inches and a length of 10 inches, the equation would be: (C x 1.1 ÷2= Width of bag needed) For this example, the equation would be 14×1.1÷2= 7.7.Īn additional inch or two inches should be added to the product length to allow room to make seals. Be sure to have shrink bags larger than the items you are packaging, because of the maximum shrink rate offered.
Shrinking & Sealing- Shrink wrap bags require proper heat from a heat shrink gun, domed heat shrink bags do well with low heat, only requiring 200F to 250F for proper shrinking. They can be used as secondary packaging to bind and protect food products as long as there is another packaging between the shrink film and the consumable products. PVC shrink bags should not come into direct contact with consumable products. The film conforms to the product, but when removed, it does not leave a residue like tape or strap lines like twine or other binding products. Domed PVC shrink bags can fit different-sized objects like baskets or stuffed animals heat shrink bags are also commonly used for CDs, DVDs, Books, bowls, glassware, tools, etc. Shrink wrap bags offer a film over your product aiding in tamper prevention, and protecting against dust, pollen, and moisture. Protection- Some bags can secure any product 35 pounds or less with a proper seal. Our domed shrink wrap bags range in price from 14 cents per bag up to $1.35 per bag, depending on the size you want. The average cost of our flat shrink bags ranges from 3 cents per bag up to 13 cents per bag, depending on the bag size you choose.
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To know what size shrink bag you need, see the How to Measure for Shrink Wrap Bags blog post. Domed bags are optimal when your products are not standard dimensions. Domed heat shrink bags are more expensive than flat shrink wrap bags, but they can fit odd-shaped packages, seal with low heat, and come in larger sizes. Our domed shrink bags come in 100 or 250 bags per unit.
Our flat PVC shrink bags and polyolefin shrink bags vary in size and come in units of 500 and 250 bags per case. Wrapping your products in shrink bags offers a protective barrier from exterior elements reducing the number of damaged products. In some instances, no sealer is necessary. Our PVC shrink bags provide an average shrink rate of up to 40%.Ĭost advantage- Time cost for packaging your products quickly and efficiently is hard to measure. Once the open end of the bag is sealed closed, use a heating element to shrink the film tightly around the product being wrapped. Slip the product into the bag and use a heat sealer to seal the bag closed. Shrink wrap bags are ideal for quickly securing and protecting products. Once the bag is closed, heat is applied to shrink and conform the bag to the product. Most shrink bags require the use of a shrink wrap sealer to seal and close the open end of the bag. There is a variety of shrink bags available, depending on the intended application. We also sell shrink bundling film to secure all heavy, irregularly shaped packages.Shrink wrap bags have three closed sides and one open side. Also they are less likely to experience problems with blocking from unintended exposure to heat or sunlight. Many customers prefer PVC shrink film because it improves the shelf life of their products. We stock a variety of different sizes of PVC shrink film bags. PVC shrink film requires very low temperature to shrink and has the ability to resist ambient heat in transit and storage. They are very versatile and perform well in low, medium, or high heat applications. Our PVC shrink film bags are known for their flat surface, highly reflective appearance, and high clarity. They come in five stock sizes for common pallet load applications. These poly shrink bags on rolls contain 25 per package, with perforations for easy removal. Our pallet-size polyethylene bags are designed to provide a tight fitting protective cover after heat is applied. Poly Shrink Bags on Rolls & PVC Shrink Film Bags in Sizes to Meet Your Needs We stock both poly shrink bags on rolls to cover pallets of materials or large equipment and PVC shrink bags to secure all your small to medium size products.
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