Tips to Use Plastic Wrap for Moving
What is plastic wrap? Plastic wrap is a versatile packing material that can be used to bind, bundle, and protect items when you're moving or storing them. The flexible plastic film safeguards your furniture from dirt, grease, scratches, dings, and nicks. Plus it also only sticks to itself, so it won't leave behind any sticky, unsightly residue when you remove it. It can be purchased from any moving supply retailer, and is often available in 5-inch, 10-inch, 15-inch and 20-inch widths. What is...
What to Look for in a Gummed Tape Dispenser
here is plenty of scientific evidence and real-life experience in shipping departments proving that gummed tape is an excellent choice for fast, efficient, and effective sealing of cartons. Also called water-activated tape (WAT), kraft paper tape, and brown paper tape, it produces a strong, secure, one-strip seal. When you’ve decided on gummed paper tape, your next consideration is which type of gummed tape dispenser to use. For many shipping departments, nothing less than Better Packages...
Is Your Business Using the Right Packaging Tape?
How do you determine the type of packaging tape suitable for your company? For many people, this decision is more reflective than deliberate. Usually, the answer is the familiar, the cheapest or the closest thing. However, considering the impact of packaging and transportation efficiency on the company, choosing a carton sealing tape is worth your attention. Selection errors will have the following effects: Packer productivity drops Product damage Material waste Theft of "carton box" Increase...
Which Packing Tape Should You Use?
Acrylic,Hotmeltor Solvent Adhesives There are three different types of adhesives available for tapes, Acrylic, Hotmelt and solvent. Each adhesive has different properties which make them more suitable for different situations. Acrylic adhesives work in a wider temperature range than hotmelts (0°C to 65° compared with 3°C to 50°C) as well as in more humid environments. Hotmelts, however, have a stronger adhesion than acrylics on many surfaces including cardboard and perform better under constant...
Everything You Need to Know About: Packing Tape
Paper Packing Tape Paper tape, sometimes referred to as water-activated or gummed tape, is made from, you guessed it, paper! This makes paper tape the ideal choice for environmentally conscious users as it is fully recyclable. Paper tape uses a water-activated adhesive which requires the use of a gummed tape dispenser – although technically it is possible to use a sponge, or some other kind of wet substrate to activate the tape, this would be incredibly tedious and would drastically slow your...
What is the way to use Brown packing tape?
Best way to use brown packing tape Brown packing tape is an essential for any business out there. This is one of those items that you will constantly require for various different purposes. Whether it’s to pack up a box, seal something together, wrap an item, the uses are endless. Brown tape is perfect for a seamless finish on cardboard and that can be used on almost anything. These are particularly useful on brown paper and cardboard boxe as it blends in. If you are looking to securely seal...
Why Is My Packing Tape Not Sticking to Boxes?
You’re using the wrong type. Not all tape is created with the same purpose in mind. When it comes to packaging, carton sealing and water-activated tapes are specifically made for sealing corrugated boxes. No other types should be used. And, even when using carton sealing tape, it must be applied properly. Hand tape is the most common form of packing tapes and is normally applied with hand-held dispensers. Machine tape comes in much larger roll sizes and is specially made to be put in...
4 IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT STRAPPING
Every woodworking and metalworking business can benefit from high-quality and reliable transport straps, especially when storing or moving large shipments of products and components. Strapping is an often-overlooked aspect of handling raw materials and finished products, but it gives business owners like you peace of mind when you have significant investments that are being stored in large facilities or shipped long distances. At Byler Industrial Tool, we use only the best machines, equipment,...
THE STRETCH WRAPPER ADVANTAGE
Still hand wrapping loads because you are unsure if a stretch wrapping machine is worth the investment? Many companies, even ones that wrap just 10 loads per day, have found significant savings in film usage and labor costs with a stretch wrap machine. Hand wrapping is a tedious and time consuming job that can lead to uneven packaging and slow throughput. A stretch wrapper is a quick, easy way to secure loads and get more product out the door. The savings from using a stretch wrapper comes from...
TAPE VS GLUE – WHAT’S BEST FOR YOU?
You have a variety of options available when it comes to selecting an adhesive for erecting and sealing cases. The two most popular types are pressure-sensitive tape and hot melt glue. Both products offer specific advantages over the other. Ultimately, the best packaging adhesive for the job will depend on your packaging line, existing equipment, and the volume of usage. Packaging Tape or Hot Melt Adhesive for Case Sealing? Here is a brief overview of the key benefits each carton sealing option...
POLYESTER VS POLYPROPYLENE STRAPPING: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
How to Tell Polyester and Polypropylene Strapping Apart Look and feel - Polyester strapping is glossy and smooth. Polypropylene strapping has a matte finish and is usually embossed. Tension retention – Polyester retains tension over a long period of time. Polypropylene has low retained tension, often losing about half of the applied tension with an hour of being applied. This loss can be accelerated by certain environmental factors as well. Application methods – Polyester can be applied by...
5 Questions Answered about Polypropylene Strapping Machines
1. What Are Polypropylene Strapping Machines? There are different types of polypropylene strapping machines on the market, including: Automatic Polypropylene Strapping Machines Semi-Automatic Strapping Machines Polypropylene Strapping Systems When considering alternative methods of strapping, it is important to understand the goal or job you’re trying to accomplish and whether your current process and tooling satisfy that need. 2. Can You Automate PP Strapping? You can absolutely automate the...
How to choose the right strapping for your product
There are several types of strapping available and to get the best results you need to ensure you choose the correct type that offers the benefits needed for your packaging operation. Here are just a few questions to ask yourself before starting to buy strapping are listed below – these should give you a good idea of the strength and properties of strapping that you’ll need to ensure they support your shipments: What is the application and how do you intend using it? What is the weight, and is...
Your guide to choosing the right Strapping
Strapping is an excellent solution to ensure transportation safety during transportation or mid-to-long-term storage. There are 3 main purposes for strapping: fixing to a pallet, connecting one package to another and providing greater strength. It can be used to protect almost everything, from fragile products to bulky goods. However, since there are many different types of straps available, how to ensure that the correct straps are used? This article will explain exactly how to operate, and...
Innovative Solutions in the Strapping Tools Market
Strapping Systems’ unique perspective on strapping application has driven us to constantly improve our design and market competitiveness. This coming year we will be continuing in growing our offering of products with an expansion of our current tool line as well as broadening our product categories. To complement our tools, we have developed a premium strapping dispenser. Eliminating the cumbersome size specific drum and axel style design, we have manufactured an easy to use universal...
Buckles and seals - your locks in strapping!
A wide variety of tools with manual, semi-automatic, automatic type of action are used in the packaging industry. However, almost all of them use strapping buckles and seals to secure the ends of the strap (steel, polyester, polypropylene or cord straps). Strapping buckle is a piece of wire, bent by a special method. The strap is moved into the buckle and thanks to the construction is delayed effortlessly via tensioner. Sealer in this case is not required. Wire buckles for strapping are made...
Is There An Expiration Date On Shrink And Stretch Films?
The short answer to this question is "yes there is". We have been selling shrink and stretch films for decades. While there are a ton of benefits to packaging your products in shrink and stretch film, this packaging doesn’t have an unlimited shelf life. Unfortunately, we have had customers experience premature expiration and expired shrink and stretch film. Our goal in this article is to inform companies that purchase these products on the expiration date of shrink and stretch films as well as...
The Top 6 Tamper Evident Packaging Materials: Types, Uses, & Benefits.
If you have products that require protection such as supplements and pharmaceuticals, tamper-evident packaging is a must-have for your business. From induction seals to shrink bands, there are many different types of tamper-evident packaging materials. Working with tamper-evident packaging materials and helping people to choose the right option for their products is a long-running tradition here at Industrial Packaging. We will take a look at the top six tamper-evident packaging materials and...
Exploring The Different Types Of Stretch Film
Stretch wrapping is one of the most common tools for unitizing products for transport. However, just because a pallet is wrapped and looks good to the naked eye, does not mean it is wrapped well, efficiently or most importantly... SAFELY. When the proper stretch wrapping is negated, problems can arise during shipping. Depending on the severity of the problem, your business may end up with a bruised reputation and potential safety failures. Below, we will explore the various types of stretch...
How much does stretch wrap stretch? Is more better?
Sometimes you'll hear people refer to the plastic that they wrap around pallets as shrink film. You know what they mean of course, but the proper name is stretch film for a reason. Modern stretch film formulations are made to stretch - but maybe not for the reason, or to the extent that you imagine. When Pat Lancaster invented the first stretch wrapper in 1972 he used a 60” roll of plastic film designed for use in dry cleaning facilities. The idea was to lay the film against the rotating pallet...
Blown vs. Cast Film
When shopping for stretch wrap, you may run across the terms "blown" vs. "cast." These descriptors refer to the way the film is made—and yes, they matter. Blown and cast stretch films have different properties, strengths and weaknesses. Cast stretch film is created by extruding a polymer resin through rollers. This is a newer manufacturing method that is highly controllable and economical, resulting in a film that is higher performance and more cost effective for many applications. They are...
What Kind of Stretch Wrap Do I Need?
Machine Stretch Film vs. Hand Wrap The first question is easy: how will you be applying your stretch wrap? Stretch film comes in both machine and hand grades. Hand stretch wrapping is done manually by simply winding the stretch film around the objects to be wrapped. Proper tension must be used to ensure a tight wrap and secure hold. Hand stretch film is designed for the job, with shorter, lighter rolls that can be comfortably applied by a human. Machine stretch wrapping is fast, easy and...
Do I need a particular stretch wrap machine?
Stretch wrap machines are recommended for any business wrapping more than 15 loads per day. Stretch wrap machines help to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and promote a more secure and consistent load. There are a variety of manual stretch film dispensers and products for businesses that stretch wrap less than 15 loads per day. The Extended core stretch film is ready and easy to use out of the box. It is excellent for businesses that need stretch film, but do not ship many loads. Two-handed...
Stretch Wrap Information
- A highly stretchable plastic film commonly made from Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) wrapped around items. The elastic recovery keeps the products tightly bound. Stretch film is used to wrap products on pallets and secure them to each other and the pallet. Helping to reduce product loss, discourage load tampering, and reduce worker injury. We explain in further detail in our blog post What is stretch film used for. There are a variety of widths, thicknesses, and types of stretch film....
