SHIRINK

The term “shrink” refers to reducing and contracting in English. The reason for this naming is that these plastics have the ability to vacuum-pack goods. These petrochemical products have a low melting point. Therefore, when heated to the shape of the item to be packaged, they change shape. This product shrinks when heated close to its melting point. Heat shrink nylon typically requires heat between 150 to 230 degrees Celsius. In this state, it quickly adheres to the item and vacuum-seals it. Vacuum sealing means maximizing the air extraction between the item and the shrink film. Packaging of products is done with a shrink pack machine. Shrink film products are usually produced in standard widths ranging from 12 to 170 centimeters and thicknesses from 20 to 200 microns.