Do you need a stretch wrap machine? They may be expensive, but it’s a worthy question. You may think that wrapping pallets by hand is the way to go because of how easy and cost-effective it is. And if you’re a small business that only needs to ship a small volume of goods on a daily-to-weekly basis, you’re absolutely right.

However, depending on the industry you work in and the scale of your operations, you may actually be better off investing in a stretch wrap machine. To help you think it over, we’ve put together a list of the four biggest signs that a stretch wrap machine is the right choice for you.

1. Your Products are Damaged in Transit

This is probably the first red flag that you’ll encounter. Pallets that are improperly wrapped are at a significant risk of toppling or collapsing. While hand wrapping is fine for smaller loads and bundles, it is nearly impossible to maintain a constant force of tension on the stretch wrap for

How do you keep your stuff cold? It’s a question we’ve long sought to answer. From British sailors packing their fish with ice in the 1700s to Frederick Jones patenting the refrigerated delivery truck in the 1930s, we have a long history of using the cold to keep our goods fresh. These days, we use the term “cold chain” when discussing the technologies and methods of keeping goods cold and fresh. In this positively frosty article, we will go over what cold chain packaging is, the different types, and common cold chain packaging products.

What is Cold Chain Packaging?

Cold chain packaging refers to all the processes and equipment required to keep products at a constant temperature from manufacturing all the way to retail and their final destination. Cold chain packaging has a tough job to fulfill: it needs to keep goods at freezing

The Internet simply cannot stop talking about stretch wrap. It’s everywhere: it’s in podcasts, how-to videos, Instagram art pieces, and more. It’s the Taylor Swift of packaging supplies. If it wanted to, stretch wrap could very well break the Internet.

With all the buzz and mass speculation surrounding this enigmatic plastic film, one can reliably expect a litany of questions about what it is and what it does. To keep the Internet from its inevitable breaking, we’ve assembled the ultimate list of the most commonly asked stretch wrap questions, starting with…

What is Stretch Wrap Made Of?

Stretch wrap is typically made from linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), a high-strength, moldable plastic material derived from petroleum.

What is Stretch Wrap Used For?

Stretch wrap is primarily used to bundle items together. True to its name, you stretch the plastic film as you wrap it around cartons,

Isn’t stretch wrap the best? This lightweight, yet super strong plastic film bundles items together and protects them from the elements. It’s cost-effective, puncture-resistant, and incredibly versatile. How can things get any better?

Well, somehow, they have: introducing Coreless Stretch Wrap. Imagine your standard stretch wrap, except lighter and better for the environment. There are so many reasons to get hip with coreless stretch film, but we’re confident that this stuff is so good that we only need two reasons to convince you to go coreless today.

User Friendly

The paper core inside of stretch wrap doesn’t seem too heavy, does it? It’s less than a pound and even an infant could pick it up. However, when you’re holding a roll of stretch wrap for 30 minutes or more, even the light paper core will take a toll. Coreless wrap keeps the weight at a minimum by ditching the core.

Additionally, many coreless wraps are available

Rust is the archnemesis of metal. If you are shipping metal goods, you need to ensure that these items are protected from corrosion. But how? If you need to protect something from water, you put it in waterproof packaging. If you need to protect something from ultraviolet light, you store it in a dark setting. But the elements that corrode metal are all around us. What’s to be done?

Thankfully, the answer is easy: get yourself some VCI stretch wrap! Short for Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor, VCI film is an excellent way of protecting metal against rust. On top of this, the material is also resistant to tearing, splitting, moisture, and common contaminants like dust and dirt. In this article, we will explore what VCI is, how it works, and why you should start protecting your metal products with it today.

What is VCI?

Also known as Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor, VCI is a revolutionary technology that stops the spread of rust on metal surfaces.

You might be sitting there thinking to yourself that clear packaging is the way to go and any packaging that’s translucent or opaque is totally unnecessary. And you could think that, but unfortunately, you would be very wrong. While transparent stretch wrap, packing tape, and poly bags are the standard, they are far from being the be-all and end-all. Translucent and opaque packaging materials offer unique advantages that may make them a more ideal choice for you than clear materials, depending on the situation.

Let’s take a look at the different levels of transparency for packaging materials and see what they’re best used for.

Transparent/Clear

The biggest advantage of clear packaging, obviously, is that you can see through it. This means that workers and customers can instantly check the condition of their shipments without having to remove any of the packaging. With transparent packaging, workers can quickly identify products and

Moving is the most stressful event in your life, at least according to a 2020 study conducted by OnePoll and North American Van Lines. Beating out other high contenders like “going through a divorce” and “having children”, 45% of participants in the study declared moving to be the single most stressful life event. Within the category of moving, most participants determined that the act of packing was the most stressful part of moving, outranking money-related stressors like “budgeting for movers” or “saving up for an apartment lease”.

So if packing is supposed to be the most stressful part of the most stressful event in your life, what can you do to give yourself a little break? Get yourself a roll of stretch wrap! Stretch wrap is one of the most versatile tools in the world of shipping and storage. And in the middle

Packaging materials like stretch film and packing tape come in a wide variety of types and sizes. Everybody knows length and width, but then you come across terms like “micron” and “gauge” that can leave you scratching your head. These terms are measurements of thickness, or how large the material is when laying down. Thickness is a critical measurement when it comes to packaging materials; thinner materials are lighter and more flexible, while thicker materials are heavier and more durable.

Just remember that stretch wrap, tape, poly mailing envelopes, poly bags, and disposable gloves are already very thin, so these will be very fine measurements dabbling in thousandths of an inch and other tiny amounts. So with that in mind, the following is a breakdown of how to measure thickness in different units and how these measurements relate to various packaging materials.

Micron

A micron, also known as a micrometer or mic, is one-millionth

Shipped goods are constantly shifting and moving when in transit. Traditional binders like twine, bungee cords, and poly strapping bands simply aren’t cut out for all the jostling and handling that occurs during loading and hauling. Improperly bound items are liable to loosen and fall apart when moving around the warehouse or from warehouse to warehouse; this, in turn, will yield poor customer relations, liabilities, and profit loss.

Thankfully, netting wrap is here as a permanent, low-cost solution for the various kinds of transit dangers your goods will face. Designed to withstand most storage and transportation conditions, this wrap offers superior tensile strength and great ventilation to guarantee that your shipments will arrive at their destination undamaged and unspoiled.

What Is Net Wrap?

Netting wrap is a high-clarity, specialty plastic