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Use plastic packaging materials to shrink, bag, stretch and tape
use-plastic-packaging-materials-to-shrink-bag-stretch-and-tape<p><a href=https://www.containerandpackaging.com/catalog/packaging-materials/28/>Packaging materials</a> is more than a dusty page of our website. Sure, it might not fit alongside the majority of our inventory, but it's our little something more. These are extra products that we decided to stock because they are commonly used in running businesses and we want to be your one-stop shop. Read about plastic shrink bands, bags, stretch wrap and tape, then browse through all of our packaging materials.</p> <p><a href=https://www.containerandpackaging.com/catalog/plastic-shrink-bands/27/>Plastic shrink bands</a> are thin pieces of PVC plastic that can be melted over a lid, or if you so desire, over an entire container. They are used to create a tamper-evident plastic seal. What does this mean exactly? I'll explain.</p> <p>Imagine Alex buys your product at the store. Once he gets home he will have the pleasure of breaking the tamper evident seal. This assures him that the item is new and he is the first person to enjoy your product. This practice provides comfort to the customer and safety for the producer. Plastic shrink bands are often used with spices and other food products, <a href=https://www.containerandpackaging.com/catalog/plastic-shrink-bands/27/>browse our collection to see if we stock your size</a> (and if not, chances are we can get it for you).</p> <p>Watch this video of Erin and Matt as they show you the intricacies of shrink banding (<a href=http://www.youtube.com/user/conpakvideos?feature=mhum#p/u/1/MSws8oENAxU>click here to see the Bloopers reel</a>).</p> <p><a href=https://www.containerandpackaging.com/catalog/plastic-bags/30/>Plastic bags</a> can serve a variety of purposes. Whether you use them as transitioning storage before final product packaging or as small gift bags, the items can be very useful. We carry zip lock bags in a variety of sizes as well as other specialty bags. For example, doorknob bags can come in handy if you are promoting a local business and want to leave advertisements throughout surrounding neighborhoods. Take a look at our plastic bags.</p> <p><a href=https://www.containerandpackaging.com/item/M400>Plastic stretch wrap</a> is used for wrapping pallets and shrinking them down for shipment. Ever wondered how this works? I was curious, so I did a little research.</p> <p>Polymers are the units that make up plastic. Naturally, these plastic components exist in coiled and knotted forms. In stretch wrap, the polymers are manipulated, stretched out and frozen in an extended shape. Once the shipment is surrounded by the wrap, heat is added to the mix. The energy from the heat is transferred to the polymers, awakening them from their period of debilitation. Reanimated, the polymers then attempt to return to their twisted natural state, stretching, squeezing and shrinking the shipment. Sounds pretty cool, right? Our <a href=https://www.containerandpackaging.com/item/M400>M400</a> can do that.</p> <p>WARNING: Do not believe your friends when they say they can break free after being stretch wrapped. They will think they’re strong until they realize they can’t move and it’s very hard to breathe. (Not that I know, or anything).</p> <p><a href=https://www.containerandpackaging.com/catalog/packaging-materials/28/>Plastic tape</a> is essential if your business does any kind of shipping. We carry clear plastic industrial tape in two sizes, 2 X 110 yard, 3 X 110 yard. Multi-faceted, you can use the tape to prepare shipper boxes or cover overused mouths, the possibilities are endless.</p> <div><a href=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-twQOt57jfiQ/TrwvphPA6JI/AAAAAAAAAPc/JQR7CJ5wFRA/s1600/shrinkbands1.jpg><img src=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-twQOt57jfiQ/TrwvphPA6JI/AAAAAAAAAPc/JQR7CJ5wFRA/s1600/shrinkbands1.jpg alt= border=0 /></a></div> <p>Plastic packaging materials are often undervalued when considering the big picture of a product. Yet, when you think about it, plastic shrink bands, bags, stretch wrap and tape are essential components needed to build a model for cohesive packaging. So, while you are shopping for bottles and jars, think about stocking up on all of your <a href=https://www.containerandpackaging.com/catalog/packaging-materials/28/>packaging materials</a> with us as well!</p>