Have you ever wondered how much shrink wrap film costs? Oftentimes, this is considered the main material to use, and usually, when pricing this, there are a few dynamics that will affect the cost of this. The price of this is actually affected by the width, gauge, length, and of course the type that you want.
Generally, a centerfold version of this is usually somewhere between 100 to 150 dollars, with usually the different factors all multiplied in its own way.
On average, the thicker the gauge, the higher the price roll is. While usually, it doesn’t include these, you should also understand the importance of single wound and double length rolls. This determines how it’s wound, whether it’s back and forth, or once around.
Yes, this probably seems overly complex, but you should understand that pricing your shrink film is a big endeavor and is also case sensitive. The price that you pay for this does change based on the dynamics that are mentioned here, but we’ll go into the depth of this, and how to choose the right one for your products too.
First, you must consider the width, and this is usually the first thing that you’ll need to determine. This is usually determined by the product itself, the type of sealer that you’re using. The package width which is usually how many inches is the item that’s opposite the direction of travel into this, and finally, how tall the item is as it’s on the machine to be packaged.
When you have these measurements, you can then use a calculator to help determine the correct width in order to purchase it.
Next, consider the length of it. This is important because if you don’t get one that’s long enough, it might make it a bit annoying since you’ll have to use more than necessary. You may want to talk to a professional especially if you’re really not sure on this since they’ll be able to help you identify and from thee analyze the different materials, machinery, and products, letting you figure out the correct length of roll, along with other metrics which will help determine the correct film for your needs as well.
Next, let’s talk gauges. This is [probably the most important of all of these, since using the wrong one will waste a bunch of money, time, and material. You will want to make sure that you choose the proper thickness, with a higher gauge meaning a this that’s thicker. This is a more technical metric than an industry standard, and the gauge is oftentimes commonly used in place of the mil measurement, but they’re one and the same. Usually, you can determine the correct thickness of the film through this, since it is pretty simple to figure out as well.
Finally, you need to determine either polyolefin, polyethylene, or PVC film. Depending on the packaging, one type of film might be good, while others might not. Each type has its own pros and cons, and different applications for this. And of course, understanding this is the first step to determining the correct film. You can always figure out whether or not you want to spend a little bit more on one type of product or not, and you may consider it if you’re trying to increase the shelf life of the products too, since you may want to figure it out.
Also, keep in mind the printed versions of this tend to oftentimes cost more.
All of this should be kept in mind when choosing your wrap since it’s a big part of the product.