Shrink wrap is a cost effective way to package products so they stand out when displayed. If you are considering this as a packaging solution, be sure to view our presentation to learn more about the different types and their applications.

It is flexible, strong, recyclable, and can also be customized. As a result, there are three main types of film for this material: polyvinyl chloride (PV), polyolefin, and polyethylene. Each material has its own capabilities and characteristics that make it suited for specific applications. It can be formed into bags, as well as overwrap, banding, and tubing.

Other benefits include its strong use of banding for protection, its clear presentation, its sustainable usage and cost reduction over time.

Shrink Polyolefin SYTEC 701 film is a new polyolefin shrink film for a wide range of packaging applications. The innovative crosslink process provides strong, durable seals, excellent shrinkage, and superior optical properties. This film exhibits outstanding abuse resistance and is easy to use. 701 is designed to seal on “L” bar sealers along with high-speed side seal equipment.

You can visit our section on our website where we list multiple types of wrap. Or, you can contact us using the Contact Us form. You can also email us at [email protected], or, by phone at (847)-272-3400.

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In the packaging industry, films are used to wrap food related items like, candy, snacks, nutritional bars & powders. Plastic films start off as small plastic pellets which are melted and blown or casted into films. This presentation explains the different types of packaging films and the equipment used to wrap the films.

Shrink Films, or shrink wrap, are versatile polymer plastic films which shrinks tightly over products when heat is applied, either by a heat gun or a heat tunnel on a conveyor. This is because it stabilizes items, keeps them free of debris, and provides a tamper-resistant barrier. This flexible, strong, and recyclable material can also be customized.

The three main types of shrink wrap films are polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyolefin, and polyethylene, each suited for specific applications. Therefore, it can be formed into bags, overwrap, banding, and tubing.

Shrink film is formulated to wrap a wide variety of products. As a result, shrink film is designed with enhanced characteristics to handle the toughest products to wrap. No matter what you are wrapping, it is a contender for the best film today.

Reach out to Pyramid Packaging today for any inquiries you may have. You can also email us at [email protected], or, call us at (847)-272-3400.