Should You Invest in Shrink Wrapping Machines?

by | May 30, 2017 | Packaging

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Many companies are investing in shrink wrapping machines today. The process is simple and easy to use, and you can protect a lot of different materials. But is this method right for your business? Here are some of the reasons to consider shrink-wrap for your business.

How Does Shrink-Wrap Work?

Shrink-wrap uses specially designed film, affected by heat. It’s as easy as covering your products with the film and applying heat. As it heats, the film shrinks and surrounds the material, forming a tight seal.

Protecting Your Goods

You can place things in plastic bags, and it will keep them dry and prevent dust and dirt from entering the package. However, standard plastic bags are easily punctured. In fact, just one small hole and the materials are no longer water-resistant. Also, if a plastic bag tears, you run the risk of losing your materials. This is a major problem if you have more than one part in a bag.

Costs

Thanks to modern shrink wrapping machines , you don’t have to spend a lot of money on expensive packaging. In fact, the shrink film becomes most of the packaging. You don’t have to protect goods with cardboard cartons or other containers.

When you shrink-wrap goods, you can save a great deal of space. For example, your packages are smaller so you can store more materials. Shipping is cheaper because each package takes up less space and weighs less than goods with standard packaging. Over a year’s time, this can cut your transport costs significantly.

Tamper Resistant

Do you make food, beverages, or goods like drugs, vitamins, or snack items? If so, you must have an effective way to prevent product tampering. Shrink wrapping machines give you the security and safety of tamper resistant products. This can save you a lot of money on legal issues.