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What is a Self Seal bag?

A Self Seal Bag , also known as a Press Seal Bag, Grip Seal Bag or Resealable Plastic Ba g, is a plastic bag featuring an integrated interlocking seal along the top. The seal is closed by pressing the tw o sides together and opened by pulling them apart, allowing the bag to be reused multiple times without the need for tape, staples or heat sealing equipment . ... continue reading

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What is Environmentally Friendly Packaging?

Environmentally Friendly Packaging , also known as Eco-Friendly Packaging or Sustainable Packaging, refers to packaging materials and products designed to reduce their environmental impact throughout their lifecycle, from manufacturing and transportation through to disposal or recycling. Environmentally friendly packaging may be made from recycled, recyclable, reusable, biodegradable or compostable materials. Common examples include recycled cardboard cartons, paper packaging, paper void fill, recyclable protective packaging and packaging manufactured using recycled plastics. ... continue reading

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What is Pallet Wrap?

Pallet wrap is manufactured using two main processes: Blown Film Extrusion and Cast Film Extrusion. Although both are used to secure palletised loads, they have different characteristics and performance benefits. Blown Pallet Wrap Blown pallet wrap is manufactured by extruding molten plastic into a tube, which is inflated with air and cooled to form a strong, flexible film. Blown pallet wrap generally offers higher puncture and tear resistance, making it particularly suitable f... continue reading

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What is an Orbital Wrapper?

An Orbital Wrapper applies stretch film to items to bundle them together. Used for items which are placed horizontally into the circular wrapper which allows the film to rotate around the item and wrap it in plastic. ... continue reading

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What is a long handle pallet wrap dispenser?

Long handle pallet wrap dispensers are hand held manual dispensers of pallet wrap with long handles. The long handles mean the user doesn't have to bend so low when applying pallet wrap to pallet loads of goods. ... continue reading

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What are Jiffy Padded Mailers?

Jiffy Padded Mailers are protective mailing envelopes designed to cushion and protect products during shipping, postage and handling. They feature a durable outer paper layer and internal cushioning, such as recycled paper fibre or bubble wrap, depending on the mailer type. Jiffy padded mailers are ideal for sending small, lightweight, or fragile items, including books, documents, electronics, jewellery, spare parts, and other products that need extra protection in transit. ... continue reading

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What is EnviroTherm?

EnviroTherm is an Australian-made, reflective thermal insulation material used in cold chain packaging to help maintain the temperature of sensitive products during storage and transport. It is commonly used in insulated carton liners, thermal bags and bubble wrap to protect temperature-sensitive goods such as fresh food, seafood, pharmaceuticals and other perishables. Made from metallised low-density polyethylene (LDPE4), EnviroTherm contains a minimum of 20% recycled material and is designed to be recyclable through suitable soft-plastic recycling facilities. Available in padded bubble wrap and compact insulating film options... continue reading

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What is Ugly Freight?

The term "ugly freight" is commonly used within the freight and logistics sector to describe cargo that poses challenges during transportation due to its size, shape, weight, or special handling needs. This category encompasses items like oversized machinery, vehicles, and unwieldy furniture, which can't easily fit into standard shipping containers or trucks. Ugly freight can be more costly to transport due to the added logistical complexities and specialised equipment required. Furthermore, these items are more susceptible to transit damage, escalating risk and expenses. The range of goods falling into this classification is diverse,... continue reading

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What is Cold Chain Packaging?

Cold Chain Packaging refers to specialised packaging designed to keep temperature-sensitive products within a controlled temperature range during storage, handling and transportation. It protects perishable goods and is commonly used for transporting food, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, medical supplies and other perishable products that must be kept chilled, frozen or at a specific temperature to maintain their quality, safety and effectiveness. Cold chain packaging solutions include insulated boxes, thermal liners , gel ice pack s, refrigerant packs and... continue reading

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What is Low Surface Energy (LSE) ?

Low Surface Energy (LSE) refers to materials that have a surface that is difficult for adhesives, including adhesive tapes and double-sided tapes, to bond to effectively. LSE materials resist the spreading or “wetting out” of adhesives, meaning the adhesive cannot easily make full contact with the surface. This can result in poor adhesion, weak bonding or tape lifting away over time. Examples of Low Surface Energy Materials Common LSE materials include: Polypr... continue reading

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What is Kraft Paper ?

Kraft Paper is a strong, durable and versatile packaging paper known for its exceptional tear resistance, high tensile strength and flexibility. Manufactured using the kraft pulping process, it is specifically designed for packaging applications that require strength, protection and long-lasting durability. Kraft paper is typically brown in colour and has a relatively coarse texture. It is also available in white and other colours, as well as various thicknesses and grades to suit different packaging requirements. The grammage of kraft paper commonly ranges from 40 to 135 g/m² , although heavier grades are also availab... continue reading

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What is Transfer Tape ?

The Adhesive Transfer Tape is an acrylic tape designed with high tack and pressure-sensitive properties. This tape features a solvent acrylic adhesive coated onto a siliconised paper liner. The tape is reverse wound onto specialised double-wall plastic cores, making it compatible with various Adhesive Transfer Guns. This unique reverse winding design facilitates easy dispensing through adhesive transfer tape applicators. It boasts exceptional resistance to both temperature and UV resistance and the ability to withstand aging over extended periods. Notably, the adhesive is pH-neutral, adding to its versatility. Compared to double-sided tapes with adhe... continue reading

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What is TECBOND adhesive?

Tecbond® Adhesives offer reliable hot and low-melt adhesives suitable for various applications and industries. These adhesives provide instant, permanent bonding on various materials without the need for harmful solvents. Particularly well-suited for fast and repetitive gluing applications, Tecbond hot melt adhesives come in stick or cartridge form, easily loaded into hand-held glue guns. In the application process, the solid adhesive is loaded into a heated chamber where it melts, and users can extrude it from the nozzle by gently squeezing the trigger. Most materials can be bonded using hot melt adhesives if the parts can be assembled while the adhesive is still molten. The molten adhesive is applied to one of the surfaces to be bonded. When the parts are pressed together, the heat dissipates into t... continue reading

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What is a Bag Sealer

A bag sealer also known as a heat sealer or plastic bag sealer , is a machine used to securely seal plastic bags and pouches by applying heat to fuse two layers of plastic together. One of the most common types is an impulse heat sealer . To seal a bag, the open end is placed between the sealing jaws and the jaws are closed in a scissor-like action. Heat is applied for a short period through the sealing element, causing the plastic layers to melt and bond together. Once cooled, this creates a strong, neat, and reliable seal across the bag opening. Bag sealers are commonly used for sealing polyethylene, polypropylene and other heat-sealable plastic bags and film. They are wid... continue reading

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What is a Pallet Wrapping Machine?

A Pallet Wrapping Machine , also known as a stretch wrapping machine or pallet stretch wrapper, is used to wrap palletised goods in stretch film to help secure and stabilise the load for storage and transport. A typical pallet wrapping machine consists of a turntable, mast, film carriage and control panel. A roll of machine pallet wrap is loaded into the film carriage, and the pallet is positioned on the turntable. The operator then attaches the end of the stretch film to the base of the pallet and starts the wrapping cycle using the control panel. During operation, the turntable rotates the pallet while the film carriage dispenses the pallet wrap. At the same time, the film carriage travels up and down the mast, allowing the stretch film to be a... continue reading

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