Have you ever wanted to repackage a CD, DVD, or software box but didn’t know how? It’s a fairly simple process that requires some basic shrink wrap equipment and supplies.

The first item needed is some type of shrink wrap system. If your job is of the low-volume variety, an I-Bar Shrink Wrap Systemshrink wrap system with shrink film is recommended. I-bar shrink wrap systems are commonly used by video rental shops, video game stores, and other retailers that sell used DVDs, CDs and software.

I-bar shrink-wrap machines are popular with low to mid-volume shrink wrapping tasks. The end result is a professionally wrapped product, but it does take longer to package with an I-bar system. Higher volume jobs require an L-bar shrink-wrap machine that seals three sides of the shrink film in one pass.

Another advantage of an I-bar shrink wrap system is the ability to manipulate and move the shrink wrap film around the product with ease. Sealing multiple angles around a product may also be done. Three total passes with the I-bar are typically required to seal all sides of the film around a package, however you are not constricted to a specific pattern.

I-bar systems are also not limited to the height of a shrink tunnel. Lastly, I-bar shrink wrap systems include a heat gun that looks a lot like a hair drier. This is used to shrink the film.

Be sure to visit Office Zone’s Shrink Wrap Resources & Information Section for more details.

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  3. How to Find the Best Shrink Wrap Machine for Your Needs
  4. Shrink Wrap Films: There’s more than one kind
  5. Shrink Wrap Film: PVC or Polyolefin?

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