| Oftentimes, people confuse the stretch wrap for a | | | | recommended. |
| shrink wrap, not being aware of the fact that these | | | | After discussing stretch wraps, it pays to know how |
| two items have their own distinct features and they | | | | shrink wraps function as well. The shrink wrap is also |
| actually serve different purposes. Stretch wrappers | | | | often called a shrink film and it is usually made of a |
| are bigger or longer and can expand; shrink wrappers, | | | | polymer plastic film. Once heat is applied to this |
| on the other hand, contract or reduce in size | | | | wrapping material, it holds the item it is covering tight. |
| especially when heat is applied over these materials. | | | | For smaller wrapping purposes, a heat gun can be |
| To have a better definition of both, why not read | | | | used. For larger ones, the heat tunnel or even a |
| the succeeding paragraphs for help. | | | | conveyor can be of great help. |
| A stretch wrap, also known as a stretch film, is | | | | The shrink wrap can be used to wrap buildings or |
| made of highly stretchable material which has an | | | | roof parts especially after some disasters (such as |
| elastic recovery that allows for tighter binding of | | | | hurricanes and tornadoes) struck a place. It can also |
| certain items. While it is popular in binding platforms of | | | | facilitate safer removal of asbestos and other |
| loads, some providers manufacture stretch wraps to | | | | hazardous materials. The shrink wrap is also popular |
| bind smaller items as well. Besides binding objects | | | | when it comes to CD and DVD manufacturers. Plus, it |
| together, stretch wrap also has other uses. | | | | can also be used to wrap food like cheese and other |
| The stretch wrap can be used for the more efficient | | | | goods found inside grocery stores. Furthermore, you |
| handling, as well as storage of big loads. It also | | | | can use it to wrap books or comics. This is to |
| prevents dust and moisture from interfering with | | | | prevent these materials from dust once you will |
| your materials, being tamper and pilferage resistant. | | | | store them in your attic or store room. |
| These functions of the stretch wrap are very | | | | The shrink wrap and the stretch wrap are certainly |
| important, but for an optimum result you should apply | | | | intended for different purposes. Nonetheless, it is |
| it properly. Binding smaller units of materials can be | | | | good to know that both of them have numerous |
| done manually and you can use at least 5-inch films | | | | uses. Now that you are familiar with the distinctions |
| to do that. When binding larger loads, larger stretch | | | | between these two, it is easier for you to determine |
| wraps that are about 12 to 15 inches long are | | | | what type to order from your service provider. |