LDPE Shrink Wrap Films
Browse our top-quality LDPE shrink wrap films designed for outstanding perfromance & product protection, whether you are in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry.
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30% to 49% recycled content
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As the UK's largest distributor of protective packaging materials, we can assist you in finding the best polythene packaging solution for your products.
LDPE shrink films are used to protect palletised goods from dust, dirt and water exposure during shipping and storage. They provide a snug fit that effortlessly conforms to the shape of various items, offering a flexible solution suitable for a broad spectrum of applications. This includes packaging food and beverages, as well as shipping industrial products and pharmaceuticals.
Creating from LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene) shrink film is a complex process that includes producing the LDPE resin, forming it into film and applying treatments to guarantee it shrinks when heated.
This ensures that when the film is exposed to heat from a shrink film heat gun or tunnel, it contracts, providing a snug fit around your products.
Depending on their thickness, LDPE plastic films are suitable for light, heavy-duty or super-heavy-duty applications.
While the terms "shrink wrap" and "stretch wrap" are often used interchangeably, they are actually different packaging products.
Shrink film or shrink wrap is a type of film that requires heat to activate it. Heating the film means it then shrinks to fit the product or pallet it is being applied to.
In contrast, stretch wrap is a stretch type of film that will clink to a product or pallet with our the need for heat application.
LDPE refers to low density polyethylene, the type of resin used to manufacture certain types of packaging films.
Shrink wrap films are generally recyclable with bags at large supermarkets, though the recycling process may differ depending on the material and the recycling facilities available in your area. It's always a wise idea to consult your recycling service provider for detailed instructions on how to recycle shrink wrap films.
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LDPE shrink wrap films for increased strength and load stability
Our selection of durable LDPE shrink wrap films provides superior protection against dust, dirt and water exposure during shipping and storage.
Shrink film offers a practical solution to bundle your products or securely contain your palletised goods. Activated using heat, LDPE shrink film will contract around your products, providing snug, secure and robust protection.
For bulky and heavy items, like tiles and bricks, shrink film prevents product movement and therefore damage. Shrink wrapping can also help you protect your products from dust and moisture.
At Macfarlane Packaging, you can shop a wide range of LDPE shrink films. Options available include light, heavy and super-heavy duty shrink wrap films in a range of sizes. All our LDPE shrink wrap films are supplied on a centre-folded roll for easy use.
This range of films pairs perfectly with Macfarlane’s shrink film guns and dispenser trolleys