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Stretch Film: A Versatile Solution for Food Packaging
In today’s fast-paced world, ensuring the safety and freshness of food products is paramount. Among various packaging materials available in the market, stretch film stands out as a highly effective option for preserving food quality while offering convenience in handling and shipping. This article will delve into the features, benefits, applications, and usage guidelines of stretch film, highlighting why it is an essential product in the food industry.
1. What is Stretch Film?
Stretch film, also known as stretch wrap, is a highly elastic plastic film that is primarily used to secure goods on pallets or to bundle items together. Its ability to stretch around items makes it an ideal choice for food packaging, providing a snug fit that minimizes contamination and spoilage.
Composition and Types
Stretch film typically consists of low-density polyethylene (LDPE). It comes in several types:
- Machine : This variant is thicker and designed for use in automatic or semi-automatic wrapping machines. It is ideally suited for high-volume operations.
- Hand Stretch Film: Thinner and more flexible, hand stretch film is used manually. It is commonly employed in smaller-scale operations where products are wrapped by hand.
- Colored or Printed : While standard stretch film is clear, colored versions can be beneficial for branding. Printed films can also offer marketing advantages by conveying vital information directly on the packaging.
- UV-Resistant : Specialized for outdoor storage, this type offers protection against UV rays, extending the shelf life of wrapped produce.
Efficient Use of Space
Stretch film can help optimize storage space. Its ability to tightly wrap around products results in reduced package volume and smarter use of warehouse space, leading to cost savings.
Increased Safety During Transport
By holding products securely in place, it helps prevent shifting during transport. This stability reduces the risk of damage to both individual items and consolidated packages.
How to Use
Using stretch film effectively is a straightforward process, but following specific steps ensures optimal results. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Equipment Needed
- Roll of stretch film (hand or machine type)
- Scissors (if using hand stretch film)
- Pallet jack (for moving larger items or pallets)
2. Company
We are proudly one of the leading plastic bags manufacturers in Vietnam. With an ideal location, Vn Plastic easily transports goods from the factory to the main exporting ports such as Haiphong ports and Noibai international Airport.
With a professional team over 20-years experience, Gold Supplier on Alibaba since 2011 in producing HDPE, LDPE, Biodegradable plastic bags, recycled bags, films, compostable bags and the up-to-date facilities as well, we ensure the best product quality provided to all customers. Moreover, service is King. We always try harder and harder to make our customers satisfied and meet you all demands.
Recently, Vn Plastic has been equipped with many modern machines to expand the production scale of plastic bags. Certifications such as BVQA ISO 9001-2015, IAF, Bureau of Accreditation Vietnam are still maintained. In particular, we are having a certificate issued by EPI Environmental Products Inc.
As one of three cities in Vietnam with deep sea port, Hai Phong is developing rapidly in the field of industry, transporting goods to the world.
Currently, Hai Phong is “Green Zone” against the Covid epidemic thanks to safety measures. Although there are many quarantine checkpoints, all commercial and shipping activities are still operating normally.
3. Contact us
VN PLASTIC CO., LTD
Headquarter: 10/1 Pham Minh Duc st., May To ward, Ngo Quyen dist., Haiphong city, Vietnam.
Office & Factory: 155 Quan Tru st., Dong Hoa industrial zone, Dong Hoa ward, Kien An dist., Haiphong city, Vietnam. (MAP)
Tel: tel:(+84)903284939| Fax: +84-2253-529-995
Website:https://vnplast.com
Email: [email protected] | [email protected]
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