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Polythene Packaging
Polythene packaging is the perfect solution for protecting your products. Whether you need to wrap products on a pallet or pack your goods in shrink film, the Macfarlane Packaging range of polythene products can help you get the job done!
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Not sure what type of polythene packaging your business requires?
Macfarlane Packaging are here to help you find the ideal polythene packaging for your needs, whether that’s adding an extra layer of protection in transport or as an additional layer of defence in storage. Check out our free guide to polythene as well as discovering our range of custom polythene services and more!
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Polythene packaging solutions for your business
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As the UK and Ireland's largest distributor of packaging, Macfarlane Packaging can help your business find the perfect polythene solution.
At Macfarlane, we can offer you an extensive range of polyethene packaging materials. This includes:
We can also offer packaging machinery and accessories associated with polythene, such as heat sealers and guns, shrink machines, and dispensers.
Macfarlane Packaging can also provide stretch film. Click here to learn more.
- Layflat tubing
- Polythene sheeting
- Pallet top sheets
- Centrefold polythene sheets
- Shrink wrap
- Sealers & dispensers
We can also offer packaging machinery and accessories associated with polythene, such as heat sealers and guns, shrink machines, and dispensers.
Macfarlane Packaging can also provide stretch film. Click here to learn more.
Many people are confused about what types of materials can be recycled. While some items, such as paper and glass, can be easily recycled, others, such as polyethylene, are more difficult to recycle.
So, is polyethylene recyclable? The answer is yes and no. While pure polyethylene can be recycled, most polyethylene products are made with a mix of materials that make them difficult to recycle. However, there are some companies that are working on ways to recycle mixed materials.
Many materials made of low density polyethylene (LDPE), such as carrier bags, can be recycled at supermarkets but rarely at kerbside. It is always worth checking packaging to see if it carries an On-Pack Recycling Label or visiting Recycle Now to see where you can recycle it.
So, is polyethylene recyclable? The answer is yes and no. While pure polyethylene can be recycled, most polyethylene products are made with a mix of materials that make them difficult to recycle. However, there are some companies that are working on ways to recycle mixed materials.
Many materials made of low density polyethylene (LDPE), such as carrier bags, can be recycled at supermarkets but rarely at kerbside. It is always worth checking packaging to see if it carries an On-Pack Recycling Label or visiting Recycle Now to see where you can recycle it.
Polythene plastic is the most widely plastic in the world. It is part of the polyolefin family of plastic resins.
It is made primarily from ethylene, a type of hydrocarbon.
Polythene is available in different densities. Low density polyethylene (LDPE) is commonly found in many packaging products, such as carrier bags and stretch film, as well as bubble wrap.
It is made primarily from ethylene, a type of hydrocarbon.
Polythene is available in different densities. Low density polyethylene (LDPE) is commonly found in many packaging products, such as carrier bags and stretch film, as well as bubble wrap.
Our polythene packaging is available in a variety of strengths, including light to heavy duty, as well as a range of sizes. The polythene packaging options we offer can help you keep goods stable and protected from potentially harmful moisture, cold, heat and dust.
Polythene is manufactured by blown extrusion. Plastic pellets are fed into a hopper, heated up and then blown into a bubble that is cooled and wound directly onto a roll.
The film is made as a tube and is defined as Layflat Tubing (LFT).
Common film sizes range from 50mm up to 3000mm.
The film is made as a tube and is defined as Layflat Tubing (LFT).
Common film sizes range from 50mm up to 3000mm.
Yes, when you’re ready to level up, Macfarlane Packaging can supply you with any sort of packaging automation solution you need. This includes packing machinery like heat tunnels and shrink tunnels.
A wide range of semi and fully automated pack solutions are available to speed up your packing operation when it comes to polythene. For example, heat shrink tunnel systems can reduce material waste and maximise your packaging yield.
The Macfarlane team can also help with polythene banding machines, which are perfect if you’re looking to bundle products together.
A wide range of semi and fully automated pack solutions are available to speed up your packing operation when it comes to polythene. For example, heat shrink tunnel systems can reduce material waste and maximise your packaging yield.
The Macfarlane team can also help with polythene banding machines, which are perfect if you’re looking to bundle products together.
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The ultimate solution of polythene packaging
Macfarlane Packaging has all avenues covered with our range extensive range of polythene packaging.
As a leading distributor of polythene packaging, Macfarlane Packaging can help your business with a wide selection of polythene packaging solutions to help further protect your products.
Our extensive range of polythene products available to buy online include layflat tubing, polythene sheets, pallet top sheers, centrefold polythene sheets, shrink wrap, sealers & dispensers and much more. Macfarlane Packaging has all areas covered.
Our packaging polythene is available in a variety of strengths, including light to heavy duty, as well as a range of sizes. You can also explore our polythene packaging products that contain recycled material, to make your packaging eco-friendlier.
If you’re looking for a custom polythene solution, our experts will provide a bespoke option that is just right for your business. In addition, if you are looking at automating your polythene packaging, speak to our experts to see how we can enhance your businesses operation.
You can browse our polythene packaging online and buy now or get in touch for more information on bulk pricing and specialist packaging polythene.
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