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Understanding Packaging and the Basics

Packaging Insight is a resource to help our customers understand the terminology used in the various packaging industries. We hope you find the information on these topics both informative and useful. As always we are committed to the success of our customers. If you have a question or need information on a product or topic not mentioned feel free to call us toll free 866 530 9980.

     
  STRETCH WRAPPERS 101  
 
 
 

Which Wrapper is Right for Me?

  • Question and answers on pallet stretch wrappers.
 
  RETROFITS  
 
 
 

How to make your stretch wrapper more efficient!

  • Here are just some of the many situations where one would benefit from retrofitting their existing stretch wrapper with a cost effective upgrade.
  
  STRETCH WRAP 101  
 
 
 

Types of Stretch Film

  
  CARDBOARD TYPES EXPLAINED  
  Cardboard Types Explained  
 

What is 32 ECT and 200#?

  • Shipping and moving boxes are made of a paper material called "corrugated" or "corrugated paper". A cross section of some corrugated is shown
 
  BOX MEASUREMENTS EXPLAINED  
  Box Measurements Explained  
 

How Are Boxes Measured?

  • Box measurements always correspond to the inner dimensions of the box. This is done to ensure a snug and protective fit around your item(s).
  
  BOX CERTIFICATE EXPLAINED  
  Box Certificate Explained  
 

What Does This Mean?

  • Have you ever wondered what the seal / certificate on the bottom of the box means?
  
  EQUIPMENT SURVEY  
   
 

 

  • Fill in the survey for the machine you are interested in. Our technical department will review your application and confirm the best machine for the job.

Stretch Wrapper Application Survey
Pallet Strapper Application Survey
Carton Strapper Application Survey
Shrink Wrapper Application Survey
Carton Erector Application Survey
Case Sealing Application Survey

 
  SHRINK WRAP 101  
  Shrink Wrap 101  
 

Shrink Wrap 101

  • Shrink Wrap What?
  • Shrink Wrap How?
  • Shrink Wrap Sizing
  • Shrink Wrap Costing
  • Shrink Wrap Systems
  • Shrink Wrap Glossary
  
  JUSTIFYING A STRETCH WRAPPER  
   
  If you buy more than 10 cases of stretch wrap at a time, you can use less wrap and justify a stretch wrapper!  
  STRAPPING BASICS  
 
 
 

 
  CUSTOM BOX DESCRIPTIONS  
  Shrink Wrap 101
  
 

What kind of box designs is there?
Corrugated Terms and Definitions

Make it to size to fit your product perfectly and minimize shipping damage. Get the right box for the job.