Many people think that shrink wrapping and stretch wrapping are the same thing but in fact the two packaging methods boast a whole host of differences that we are going to explain for you today.
Stretch wrapping is a packaging method that consists of wrapping stretchable plastic film around a set of products, with the most common type of stretch wrapping being pallet wrapping. This provides sets of products with elasticated wraps that hold them together, especially beneficial for when being shipped.
Shrink wrapping on the other hand refers to a packaging method in which heat is applied to plastic film surrounding a product, providing the product with an air tight, all-over seal. This packaging method often requires shrink wrap mchines, however some smaller items can be shrink wrapped using heat guns.
Advantages:
Stretch wrapping offers many advantages including superb protection, cost effectiveness and adaptability. Stretch wrapping can protect goods from moisture and dust, is cheaper than many packaging methods and it does not require machinery and can be used to package a diverse range of products.
Shrink wrapping is also highly advantageous offering immaculate protection and product security. Shrink wrapping products results good beings wrapped securely in film and thus protected from all elements. Shrink wrapping can provide goods with an extra layer of protection allowing for goods to stay in immaculate condition during transportation and long periods of storage.
Usage:
Stretch wrapping caters for a vast range of products and applications however common usages include the wrapping of palletised boxes (pallets/pallet wrapping), buckets of liquids, wire reels and electronics.
