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The New Intelli-Pack Standard I-Bar Sealer Shrink Wrap Machine

Office Zone is pleased to present the new Intelli-Zone Intelli-Pack line of Standard I-Bar shrink wrap sealers. These professional-grade tabletop machines are ideal for packaging just about everything that needs a protective layer of shrink film: from DVDs, CD’s software boxes, books, crafts, merchandise, chocolates, food and more.

The Intelli-Pack shrink packaging process is relatively simple and surprisingly affordable. You may choose from five different I-bar lengths, ranging from 13 inches long up to 40 inches. If you anticipate the need for wrapping larger items at some time in the future, then we recommend you use smaller length rolls of shrink film with a larger length machine. You may also cut and wrap domed shrink bags and square shrink bags with the Intelli-Pack Standard I-Bar Sealers.

Using the Intelli-Pack line of I-bar shrink machines is a simple process. First, place a roll of centerfold shrink film on the film support rollers. There are a total of two support rollers with each machine. You may use either PVC or Polyolefin film with the machine. Then, feed the shrink film through the film opener. Once the film is in place, insert the product into the film pocket and pull down the cutting arm. The I-bar will then cut and seal the film. You then simply turn the package 90 degrees to the left and seal the remaining open side of film.

The next step is to shrink the film to size. Each Intelli-Pack shrink wrap machine includes an industrial-grade variable temperature heat gun. The gun is then used to quickly shrink and wrap the down the film around the product. Although the steps to shrink wrapping may sound like an elaborate process at first, it really is quite easy. The entire effort actually takes several seconds to a minute (depending on the size of the item).

Very little training is required to operate an Intelli-Pack shrink wrap machine. You can literally get your packaging production line up and running within minutes. Intelli-Zone Standard I-Bar Sealer Shrink Wrap Machines feature a limited two-year manufacturer’s warranty. Be sure to contact Office Zone today to learn more about the Intelli-Pack line of shrink wrap machines by Intelli-Zone.

The MiniPack Galaxy Shrink Wrap Machine

I had the opportunity last week to demonstrate the MiniPack Galaxy shrink wrap machine to one of our local customers. Before he arrived, we discussed his specific shrink wrap packaging needs over the phone. I determined that the Galaxy would be the best fit for his application.

Over the years I’ve learned that the MiniPack Galaxy is a reliable shrink wrapping machine that satisfies the packaging requirements for several businesses. For starters, the Galaxy’s relatively large shrink chamber has the capacity to accommodate a wide spectrum of products of various sizes. We have sold machines in years past to customers who are packaging DVDs, books, candy boxes, frozen pies, machine parts, artwork, all sorts of food products and more.

The operating controls on the Galaxy are most definitely user-friendly. It’s also simple to install a new roll of shrink film on the machine. The Galaxy has been rated by Office Zone as a high-performance shrink wrap machine, able to package up to 300 units an hour. You can use PVC or Polyolefin centerfold shrink film with the Galaxy. After the film is loaded, it passed through the built-in tearless perforating system. Tiny holes are necessary to ensure quick and efficient shrinking of the film. Without the tiny perf holes, the shrink film would look like a big mess with waves of air pockets and wrinkles. The maximum film roll for the Galaxy width is 20 inches; maximum roll diameter is 10 inches.

The machine includes a helpful adjustable shelf in the sealing area that may be positioned up or down, according to product height. The lid automatically opens after the film cutting and shrink wrapping process is complete. The film is trimmed to size with an electronic pulse that flows through a Teflon-coated sealing blade. You can program the cutting blades and heat chamber to adjust to different shrink wrapping needs. For example, if the item you are packaging requires a significant amount of shrink film, the cutting blades and heat chamber may be adjusted to apply more heat to efficiently encase the product in film. On the flip side, you may also decrease heat chamber time to prevent melting with sensitive food items such as chocolates.

The MiniPack Galaxy includes an overheat safety circuit that prevents the internal parts from any significant damage. Please be aware that an electrical end plug is not included with this machine. This is because MiniPack shrink wrap machines are sold internationally — where power systems vary — thus allowing you to install the correct plug extension for your building.

Be sure to contact Office Zone’s customer service department today to learn more about the MiniPack Galaxy and how it can save you time and money with your packaging needs.

Poly Shrink Wrap Film

Let’s face it, when you really want to give your product that extra look of professionalism, a shrink-wrapped container makes a lot of sense. Shrink wrap film can also give your product an added measure of security since it’s highly tamper evident. It’s extremely difficult for someone to open a shrink-wrapped item on a shelf without damaging the film. And, shrink wrap is an ideal way to wrap a gift basket or fruit basket to give it an extra layer of protection and a nice look.

When callers ask our shrink wrap specialists at Office Zone for advice on what shrink wrap machine would be best for their needs, they are often caught off guard when asked what type of film they plan to use. Fortunately, it’s a rather simple process to uncover what shrink film would work the best for their specific application. The two types of shrink wrap film are PVC and Polyolefin, or simply Poly. We typically recommend PVC shrink wrap film when cost is a concern and the item that will be wrapped is a non-food product. PVC works very well with most packaging applications, it’s just not safe to use with food. PVC has a somewhat brittle feel after it’s been cut to size, heated and wrapped around something. PVC is also the ideal film to use if you want something shrink wrapped quickly with a relatively low melting temperature.

One thing about PVC that you should know about … the film does give off a fair amount of fumes, especially in high-production settings. Be sure your shrink wrap machine is set up in a well-ventilated area when using PVC film.

Poly shrink wrap film is used heavily in the food industry. Poly film requires more of an investment than PVC, but it’s well worth it. The food-safe feature is a big selling point with most of our customers. And, Poly film may also be used quite effectively with packaging non-food items as well … which makes it highly versatile. Poly film has a plastic stretch wrap feel to it, the consistency is very similar to Saran Wrap®.

Office Zone’s varied assortment of shrink wrap film is available in a wide range of thicknesses, or gauges, lengths and widths. Our film works well with most L-bar and I-bar style sealer systems. Our large selection of shrink film is guaranteed to  give your boxes, baskets, DVD’s, CD’s, and other products a professional finish and shine. Our quality film shrinks evenly and quickly. Not only are Office Zone’s rolls of shrink wrap film made of high-quality materials, it is available to you at competitive prices. We stock most of our own shrink film, which means better prices and faster shipping to you. Be sure to talk with one of our customer service representatives today to find the best shrink wrap film for you.

One of the most common questions we are asked at Office Zone is, “What shrink wrap system would you recommend for me?” It’s a good question. There seems to be simply too many models out there to choose from. However, after asking the caller a few questions that uncover the user’s needs and expectations, the right model for the job soon appears in view.

Today’s modern design shrink wrap machines are often used to professionally package a wide variety of items. For instance, several of our customers use a shrink wrapper to help them wrap DVD’s, CD’s, food, books, software boxes, and so much more. At Office Zone, we use our shrink wrap machine to bundle archived files including old invoices, bank statements and other important business documents.

Shrink wrapping your products in-house can be significantly cost-effective, and is the professional way to package goods for retail sale. We offer a variety of shrink machines, systems and film for varied packaging requirements and budgets.

AIE I-Bar Sealer With Heat Gun

In the entry-level arena, the AIE I-Bar Sealer With Heat Gun comes highly recommended. AIE brand I-bar shrink wrap machines include a heat gun, free starter roll of shrink film and a parts replacement kit to ensure optimum up-time. The AIE system is ideal for packaging product boxes, DVDs, CDs, photos, artwork, books and more. The nice feature about this highly affordable system is once the unit is plugged in to a power source, it is ready for use. No warm-up time required whatsoever. AIE is a leading manufacturer of shrink wrap machines. Their I-bar sealers are some of the best available in the market today.

Truline PP1622 Combo Shrink Wrap System

Now, swinging rapidly up the shrink wrap scale, focusing on fully automated machines, the Truline PP1622 Combo Shrink Wrap System is an automated machine of wonder. The PP1622 was specifically designed to make shrink packaging easy. You can package a wide array of products with speed and enjoy professional results with this commercial / industrial shrink wrap unit. The model PP1622 machine boasts a highly dependable track record. Its micro-knife system means you won’t have to worry about production down time due to seal wires breaking or wearing out. The tunnel design is highly efficient and shrinks film evenly around products. The tunnel has a re-circulating air chamber design with roller rod conveyor system.

We offer manual and automated machines, designed to make packaging easy. Be sure to call 800-543-5454 to order your shrink wrap machine from Office Zone today.

Question

Hello,

I am looking for a machine to wrap my product much like the plastic you’d find around frozen pizzas. My problem is that these shrink wrap machines use heat, right?

Well my product is supposed to be an uncooked frozen pastry. I know that frozen pizzas are normally cooked then frozen, so this wouldn’t be  problem for them. But for my product i think it would. Or does the heat not affect the product directly? Is there another type of machine you could recommend for me to use which won’t affect my product by cooking it, but which will give that same tightly wrapped pizza result?

Thank you,

Sabrina J.

Answer

Yes, shrink wrap machines do use heat to package products. The heat inside a shrink wrap machine chamber is actually relatively low. It gets hot enough to shrink down the Polyolefin Shrink Wrap Film, commonly used with food products. However, this film requires a low temperature to form around and item, thus most food products are unaffected. Take a look at our Minipack Galaxy Quick Overview Video. Notice how quickly and efficiently the machine fully shrink wraps the demo pizza. It takes only two seconds … and you’ll notice that the pizza has the shrink film tightly wrapped around the pizza. Two seconds in a shrink wrap machine chamber is simply not enough time to melt the cheese on your pizzas.

Question

Dear Person:

I would gratefully appreciate it if you could answer these few questions I have about shrink wrapping before I study all the types of units that you offer on your website.

In regards to shrink wrap for record old vinyl Lps and Video Tapes VHS old videos:

I have NO AC my items would be stored at room temperature which gets to 100* in the summertime.

Q1) If I do shrink wrap old vinyl LPs and Videotapes, will the shrink wrap protect the items from room temperature heat? Or  will the shrink wrap only increase the heat/temperature to the item by trapping in the heat from room temperature???

Q2) Does shrink wrap breathe? or it DOESNT allow air through it?

Thanks for your time and services.

I look forward to your replies.

Answer

No, shrink wrap film will not protect your LPs and videotapes from the heat or cold. It will not increase the temperature of the item either. The film will, however protect your records and tapes from moisture and dust. Most shrink wrapped items are still exposed to air. Larger chamber sealer shrink wrap machines put tiny perforation holes in the film to improve the effectiveness of the shrink wrap process. A smaller I-bar system will not punch holes, but there are typically tiny holes, not readily visible, along the seams and edges of the cut and heat-sealed film. Either PVC or Polyolefin film should work just fine for your LP record and videotape archiving.

Question

I’m looking for 2 small shrink wrap machines that are sturdy and can run for long periods of time.  Will be in use 24 hour a day, 6 -7 days a week. Possibly considering the MiniPack Galaxy System 5.

Celine L.

Answer

There are literally dozens of types of shrink wrap machines available that could meet your requirements. Your best option would be to contact our knowledgeable customer support staff. They can answer any questions you may have, and will help you pick the best shrink wrap model for your specific needs. However, since you mentioned the MiniPack Galaxy Shrink Wrap System 5 model, we can confidently recommend that machine to you as well.

The Galaxy System 5 is a high-performance shrink wrap machine capable of packaging an impressive 300 units an hour. And, it can withstand hours of non-stop use. MiniPack shrink wrap machines and systems have most everything you need to start shrink packaging a wide variety of items including food, DVDs, CDs, software boxes, books, archived documents and more.

Question

Hello –

I am interested it the Traco deluxe 24” shrink wrap machine –

Does the starter kit come with Polyolefin shrink wrap or PVC?

How long will it take to receive the machine?

For polyolefin film what is the length on the roll?

I am using it to cover my limited edition art prints – I understand that Polyolefin is better than PVC film, how long does the polyolefin last?

What is your warranty on the machine?

Thanks for your reply.

Sarah

Answer

The starter kit for the Traco Deluxe Super Sealer Shrink Wrap Machine comes with a free roll of 75 gauge PVC film. The starter roll is about 50 feet in length. It typically takes 3-5 to receive the machine, depending on your location in the U.S.

You may select a variety of Polyolefin shrink film from our Web site. Office Zone offers different film thicknesses from 60 to 100 gauge. The Polyolefin shrink film lengths range from 2,625 to 4,375 feet. Polyolefin lasts for years and is the best film for preserving your artwork. In fact, Polyolefin shrink film is so safe it can even be used to preserve food. There is a two-year warranty with the Deluxe Super Sealer (this covers all non-wearable parts). The manufacturer also offer 90 days free labor on the machine and a one-year warranty on the heat gun.

Question

We are looking at the possibility of wrapping frozen pizzas, 200 per day to start out with, what would you suggest for a wrapping machine?

thanks,

Bill  J.

Answer

We suggest the MiniPack Galaxy shrink wrapping machine. The Galaxy is a popular choice with our customers who need to package food. The Galaxy is a high-performance shrink wrapper offered at an affordable price. This model can actually package up to an impressive 300 pieces an hour! We have found that the volume rating of the Galaxy satisfies the packaging requirements needs of the most of our clients.

The Galaxy’s large shrink chamber is able to accommodate various shaped and sized products. The controls are operator friendly and the shrink wrap film rolls are simple to load.

Question

I am looking for a shrinkwrap machine to use for vinyl records (about 12 1/2\” x 12 1/2\”) and CDs.  We are a small record label, and are trying to figure if it is more economical to do it ourselves or pay to have items wrapped by the pressing plants.  Please send a recommendation.

Paul P.

Answer

We of course do not know your production volume, but are highly confident in recommending the MiniPack Galileo shrink wrapping system. This model has sealing dimensions of 21″ wide x 17″ deep x 8″ high. The Galileo is a versatile machine that accommodates the needs of both big business and small mom and pop shops.

The Galileo features a distinctive upper hood design and chassis insulation that optimize airflow and heating performance. This creates optimum shrink wrapping conditions that require very little heat and chamber sealing time.

If you have someone that you can spare to operate the shrink wrap machine, then we recommend you take care of your packaging production duties in-house. The labor and supply cost-savings alone are significant. The Galileo shrink wrapper combines cutting edge engineering, materials and design that create a high-output machine able to wrap and seal an impressive 300 pieces an hour.