shrink wrapping parcels

[moosegoose]

hi i wanted to know if there is a shrink wrap for parcels. so far all i have found is pellet wrap. im planning on shipping items in the boxes they come in but would like to give them some extra protection. can some one give me a guide and a place to find this. im also after bubble wrap and documents in side lables.

 

[ian-d]

There is a good company on eBay and Amazon called Envelopemaster who are the cheapest for large rolls of bubble wrap. As for shrink wrapping, you'd need a machine ideally but they are not cheap and because they work to high temperatures, aren't idea for some products. It would be cheaper short/medium term to just use bin bags and selotape, though I don't agree with this route, much prefer custom size boxes to prevent any damage and allow you to pay goods quickly without the need for padding out.

 

[Deleted member 74679]

Would second envelopemaster for bubblewrap.

These people do biodegradable mailing bags in various sizes that would protect your boxes (annoying auto-audio alert!)

http://www.polypostalpackaging.co.uk/

 

[Giggleberries]

Would second envelopemaster for bubblewrap.

These people do biodegradable mailing bags in various sizes that would protect your boxes (annoying auto-audio alert!)

http://www.polypostalpackaging.co.uk/

You would have thought he would have had a shave, straightened his tie and brushed his hair first. Good example of 'first impressions....)

Good link though, cheers

 

[moosegoose]

thanks will have a look at these sites. the thought behind shrink wrap was it will keep products dry if left out side. also the items im shipping are steel brackets. from experience these eat through cardboard when being thrown about. the poly bags look good if not pricey. thanks

 

[mdj101]

We use black pallet wrap on our boxes. Increases protection, keeps the water out and looks the business!

 

[Scoop]

Try searching for handy wrap online

 

[moosegoose]

hi do the pellet wrap work out cheaper than bags and do it adear to its self or do u use packing tape as well. regard tony

 

[mdj101]

We don't use bags as boxes vary in size, pallet wrap sticks to itself like clingfilm, but there is an nack to getting it right. You need to stretch the wrap over every corner.

 

[moosegoose]

what thickness wrap do u use as there is several options. i presume the light weight will stretch better but may not be as strong. who do you find best for small quanties of black pallet wrap.

 

[chrisbarnes86]

Rather than the long rolls of pallet wrap use something like this on the link below. Not sure if that's the best to buy from as it came up on a google search but much better and easier when wrapping boxes and small items.

http://www.thepackagingstore.co.uk/scp/Stretch_Wrap/Mini_Stretch_Film_And_Dispensers.html

 

[mdj101]

We us full size wrap, use the thicker stuff as the thin stuff just goes transparent when you stretch it.

 

[moosegoose]

thanks for that i will give it a go