Shrink
film is term for pre stretched or oriented film. They are designed to
overwrap packages on a variety of shrink-wrap machines or equipment.
Shrink-wrapping involves enclosing the package contents in shrink films,
heat sealing any unsealed portions and separating the package from the
film web or covering the package contents with a shrink cover.
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Features
The film gives a wonderful presentation to the product. They give a
glossy appearance. Have superior transparency and high burn out
resistance. They offer excellent stiffness and stability. They are
environmentally friendly films. They have excellent sealing shrinkage,
elasticity, and memory properties. The film remains tightly sealed
around the product after storage, transport, and conveyance to store.
The film has anti-fog properties, which prevent droplets from condensing
inside the package, maintaining a clear wrap and prolonged shelf life.
They can be printed on both sides. They are less expensive, even when
printed with high-quality, multi-color UV flexo and rotary screen
graphics. Great for both plastic and metal containers. Shrink films can
be applied at high speeds. They are available in a variety of materials
such as white, opaque, clear, and metallic films.
Types
Shrink film can be of various types. They are made of various materials
that offer good shrink capabilities.
- PVC shrink Film - PVC shrink film feature
excellent sealability without unpleasant fumes. They offer high
shrink capabilities at low temperatures and high tear resistance.
Has excellent shrinkage rates and are available in different
shrinkage ratios. They are used widely for food and non-food
applications.
- Pallet Stretch Film - It offers maximum
comfortability, cling, and strength. This film has extremely high
puncture resistance and a very high holding force and is ideal for
the most demanding applications.
- Polyolefin Shrink Film - They enhance the
display effects of merchandise with excellent material properties
and fine finish given by shrink property. They are the best
selection for foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, convenience goods, etc.
Applications
Shrink films are widely used in a number of industries including food
industry, automotive, agriculture, etc. They are used to wrap CDs,
videos, picture frames, paper plates, wrapping paper rolls, software
packages, toys, stationery, promotional multipacks, biscuits, pizzas,
chocolate boxes, bread, egg trays, pastries, really any products where
presentation counts.
These films are used for tray packing which were developed for packing
of dairy foods such as perishable foods, box lunches, prepared foods and
etc.
