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WHAT KIND OF PRODUCTS CAN WE PACK WITH MANUAL SHRINK FILM?

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Nirav Shah
WHAT KIND OF PRODUCTS CAN WE PACK WITH MANUAL SHRINK FILM?

Manual shrink film is a plastic material, but 100% recyclable, widely used to pack all kinds of products and in all kinds of businesses.

It is an economical material, with great results and very easy to use both in manual use and in a semi-automatic machine or automatic shrink-wrapping machine, tunnel.

There are different types of shrink film:

PVC shrink film

PVC shrink film is not suitable for food, and can be used in all types of manuals, semi-automatic or automatic shrink-wrapping machines.

If a version of PVC with the same characteristics is suitable for food, but with micro-perforations, preventing bubbles from forming when shrink-wrapped.

100% recyclable, it usually has a thickness of 23 microns and can be found in countless widths, from 200 mm to 500 mm.

High gloss and great transparency.

polypropylene shrink film

The polypropylene shrink film is also not suitable for food, it has great gloss and transparency and is ideal for all types of products.

It is somewhat brighter than PVC, requiring less temperature to shrink products.

In automatic machines, the polypropylene film requires 180 degrees for shrinking, for manual machines 120 degrees is sufficient.

Its use is more recommended in automatic machines, being the most recommended for manual use PVC.

For what type of products is manual shrink film used?

When we talk about manual shrink film we talk about PVC or shappire, being the most suitable film for use in manual shrink machines.

It offers a great result, ideal for packaging products for display or sale, packaging everything from electronic material, toys to food products.

It is mainly used for packaging products such as boxes, CD's, DVD's, books and food products such as sweets, cookies, nuts, etc.

It is a very versatile film that allows us to quickly and safely shrink or pack any type of product.

Ideal for factories, warehouses, sales or distribution companies, food stores, supermarkets and much more.

The main thing when choosing it is to make sure that it is suitable for food and take into account the measurements and needs of our products.

Advantages

The advantages of using shrink film for the packaging of our products are many, here are the most important ones:

·        It is very easy to use.

·        Great brightness and transparency.

·        Excellent retraction, retracts quickly.

·        Resists humidity, water.

·        Suitable for food products.

·        Great resistance, as long as we do not pack very sharp products.

·        Maximum protection and safety for food products.

·        It adapts to any shape, product and size.

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