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The Film-wrapping services that Speedpac offer are listed below - please click on the links to see a brief description of each process:

What is film-wrapping?

Film-wrapping is the process of covering a product with clear film. Depending on the process used the film is either heat-shrunk to fit tightly to the shape of the product, or (for smaller items) left loose as a heat-sealed polythene bag.

Why should I wrap my goods?

• To protect them in transit from light impact and moisture
• To ensure that on display in store they remain "factory-fresh" no matter how many customers examine them, yet still providing a perfect view of the product
• Film-wrap is tamper-evident - customers purchasing well wrapped goods are reassured that their item has not been tampered with
• To wrap 2 or more items together for a Point Of Sale promotion or a gift-set
• Promotional labels can be applied to the wrap instead of the product Collation, labelling and any other rework of the items to be wrapped can be carried out by Speedpac before or after the wrapping process

Collation, labelling and any other rework of the items to be wrapped can be carried out by Speedpac before or after the wrapping process

What are the different types of film-wrapping and what do they look like?

Shrink-wrapping

• Many Point Of Sale items use this process - it offers a good durable finish
• Can wrap irregularly shaped objects
• Can wrap several items together - may require banding or a sleeve.
• Tamper-evident

Uses Polyolefin film - width dependent on product
The item is fed by conveyor into a folded length of film which is automatically heat-sealed on the other 3 sides of the item and cut to the correct length. The product is then transferred by conveyor through an oven which shrinks the film to the exact size of the item.

Flow-wrapping

Also known as Fill-form and seal, Pillow-packs

• Used for collated print parts, soap etc., many POS and promotional items
• Good presentation of goods in a packet style of wrapping
• Crimped seal at both ends and reverse of product
• Tamper-evident
• Can use printed film

Uses Polypropylene film
The item is fed by conveyor into the machine and wrapped in film. Automatically sealed at both ends and reverse of item and cut to size.

Cello-wrapping

Also known as over-wrapping

• Used for perfumes, cigarette packets, DVD's etc. - high value POS items
• Excellent presentation of goods
• Looks hand-wrapped due to distinctive parcel style wrapping
• Tamper-evident

Uses Polypropylene film
The item is fed by conveyor into the film which is automatically folded around the item. Heat-sealed across the underside and parcel style at each end.

Sleeve-wrapping

• Used for trays of cans and bottles etc.
• For secure transit of goods rather than POS presentation
• Tamper-evident
• Heavy-duty heat-shrunk film
• The sides of the product are left exposed

Uses Polythene film
Items are fed via conveyor between 2 rolls of film. Automatically heat-sealed then transferred by conveyor through an oven which shrinks the film to the exact size of the item holding the items together securely.

Poly-bagging

Heat sealed or stapled

• Used for screws, plumbing parts, very irregularly shaped POS items.
• Tamper evident
• Can apply a header card / euro hook for display purposes

Uses Polythene bags
Items are dropped into a polythene bag which is then heat-sealed or stapled together with header card as required.