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For decades, shrink film products have served American commerce due to the product’s flexibility, durability, custom branding, and other traits. Shrink film has been the preferred choice in wrapping most of the products for transport or to extend shelf life from foods, small electrical materials, beverages, books, bulk boxes and other merchandise. With shrink films, it offers a popular approach to packaging flexibility.

Shrink wrap is the perfect choice for food production companies. It preserves the food either for transport or to extend shelf life. It is conveniently used for small electrical wires to prevent exposure to moisture. Shrink film is known to be used for any size project. Like the freight on trailers and trains are being shrink wrapped for easier transport. And it will be seen on construction sites that the entire buildings have been shrink wrapped to prevent chemical leaks or exposure from hazardous materials. Shrink film is a versatile polymer material that is generally used for packaging of finished goods. And for packaging the finished product, heat is applied to the film by an electric or gas heat gun and the film shrink tightens around the item placed within. It seals the open end of the plastic. Once sealed, the heat gun warms the bag causing it to shrink and conform to the interior product.

With shrink films, its ultimate goal is putting ahead the customer requirements and its product. It ensures protection due to its durability and tampering will be avoided because once it is sealed any tampering will be noticeable immediately. And most especially it minimizes space since it bundles items close together without the use of additional bulky materials such as boxes. It saves a lot of money because it saves space both in storage and transport.

For more tips on Shrink films, contact Atlantic Poly, Inc.

Many people will wonder, what is a Roll Off Dumpster Liner? A dumpster liner, in many ways, can be considered to be a massive garbage bag. However, many more attributes are used to specify dumpster liners, such as thicknesses, colors, sizes, chemical make-ups, uses, manufacturing techniques, and packaging. Even more importantly, there are many different liner requirements/types based on your company's specific application.

Concrete companies, asbestos abatement companies, environmental service corporations, and others rely on Roll Off Dumpster Liners to contain materials which may be hazardous to public health or our environment. The liner is easily installed and the dumpster is ready to use in no time. in the US (varies by state), environmental laws require the use of dumpster liners. This is necessary so when a dumpster is being transported there is contaminated liquid dripping.

Many manufacturing facilities produce a daily amount of liquid refuse or semi-solid refuse. These companies use dumpster liners, or BinSkins for daily operation. BinSkins are mainly black opaque in color and thicknesses typically range from 3 MIL thick to 12 MIL thick. The most popular container sizes are 20, 30 and 40 yard. However, at Atlantic Poly we also make drum liners and liners are also made for larger applications such as railway trailers and truck trailers and you may request a quote for any of these larger sizes. BinSkins are easily installed by one person and are designed to have an overhang on each side, so that the liner may be secured by tying it off to hooks, and taping or tying in knots to avoid having it blow off. Contact Atlantic Poly for your BinSkins order.

Atlantic Poly’s Clear Polyethylene Dry Cleaning bags are made with hanger holes, sloped shoulders and are available in roll form for easy dispensing. In addition, we can even put a custom print or logo on the Custom Poly Bags on rolls. Plastic Dry Cleaning Garment Bags on Rolls are perfect for protecting everything in your wardrobe from dust and dirt, and keeping them wrinkle free!

Our Dry Cleaning Bags can also help keep a bride's wedding gown protected as well. Everything from formal wear, full length coats, evening gowns, cocktail party attire, shirts and suits, they can accommodate almost any need.

For over 30-years, our service, custom capabilities, availability and competitive pricing have made Atlantic Poly’s dry cleaning bags the preferred choice many dry cleaners across the US. For more information regarding the wide assortment of poly products manufactured right here in the USA, contact Atlantic Poly, Inc.

Packaging your product for delivery requires excellent customer satisfaction. The customer experience will be gauged on how well your product condition is maintained compared with similar products in the market. With shrink film, it brings awareness in packaging of products that will offer a feel of longevity on the products and bring a layer of confidence to the customer that will stand out with the protective shine of shrink wrap.

Shrink film or shrink wrap is the easiest process in packaging that only requires two basic elements that is using the right kind of shrink film and heat. The shrink film notable characteristics are the film and a heating source that will make the packaging waterproof, weatherproof and tamperproof of just about anything regardless of size. It will bring customer fulfilment with the shrink film applied appropriately. Because of the shrink film polymer material, its versatility in packaging of finished goods when heat is applied to the film tightly shrinks around the item placed within. It is the reason why shrink wrap is commonly used for many products like food, beverages, books, bulk boxes and other products given its flexibility, durability and other valuable advantages to package the products.

Using shrink film in wrapping around any product no matter what size or shape, the product is well protected because the packaging creates a very tight seal on it. There is an option where you will customize the shrink wrap design with your branding or logos to promote your products. Since it is wrapped in plastic it will increase brand awareness to make your brand more visible to your customers.

For more tips on Shrink films, contact Atlantic Poly, Inc.

A dumpster liner is a massive garbage bag. Of course, there is much more to dumpster liners, such as several thicknesses, sizes, chemical make-ups, uses, manufacturing techniques, and packaging. Most importantly, there are many different liner requirements, each based on a company's specific needs. Concrete companies, asbestos abatement professionals, environmental service corporations and many more rely on Roll Off Dumpster Liners daily to contain materials which may be harmful to others or our environment. Liners are often purchased in addition to renting a container. From New Hampshire to Kansas to California, environmental laws demand the use of dumpster liners.

As an owner, manager or site superintendent, when ask yourself "do I need to roll off dumpster liners?", the answer is most likely yes. Insulation and asbestos abatement professionals are required by law to contain and encapsulate any materials which have been found to be hazardous to the public's health. Concrete companies have been the target of environmental agencies for years. The main concern with regards to concrete is the run-off or intentional pouring of wash out material. Manmade disasters such as the gulf coast oil spill and hurricane Katrina make liners a must. There is no American who wants to see a dumpster driving down the highway dripping contaminated liquid. In other cases, many manufacturing facilities produce a daily amount of liquid refuse or semi-solid refuse. Again, these companies depend on liners for daily operation to maintain man-hours spent on clean up.

These liners are manufactured much like a trash-can liner or garbage bag. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is what is commonly referred to as a plastic garbage bag. This resin is used to produce a Roll Off Dumpster Liner. LDPE has a recycle number of 4. One positive is that the majority of these liners used to keep our streets clean are made of recycled resins. We have our standard sizes but feel free to contact us or request a quote for any other size and we'll be happy to help.

The ultimate goal of pallet packaging is to ensure that it reaches the destination in good condition. Damages will be prevented during shipment when the goods are simply wrapped in good packaging techniques that will ensure the items are tightly bound and fully secured for transit. For pallet wrapping, it offers stability and delight in packaging.

In order to reduce the danger of damage, it is highly important to stick the items as close to each other as possible. Boxes that will be stacked in columns will prove to be the best way to make pallets stable and safe for shipment. In addition, it will ensure greater stability and gives delight once the pallet wrapping techniques are strictly implemented and followed that will prevent costly in-transit damage. The setting of the wrapping process in detail and functional distribution will reduce the risk of work-related injuries. It will save time and money and improve the processes where some logistics equipment like a pallet stretch wrapping machine and packaging methods will be the focus points to consider that will contribute to the stability of the packaging.

Considering the consistency in wrapping procedures, how the products are being stacked and having the right tools are some of the key points that go into packaging and palletizing a product and reaching the destination in good condition. The proper pallet wrapping techniques will increase safety for both the goods and the employees.

For more tips on Pallet Wrap, contact Atlantic Poly, Inc.

If you produce apparel, own a laundry cleaning service, or simply wish to protect your personal valuable clothing, then this blog post is for you. We produce quality branded poly garment bags and have been doing so for decades now.

Travel light! Travelling is enjoyable with a minimum load or minimum luggage. In preparing for all things to bring it raises the stress level even more. It is overwhelming to pack until the last minute when you are obsessed with packing light for your travel. With garment bags, it relieves stress in travelling.

Bringing few things when you travel is stressful. It takes a mental toll on you. The stress mounts from packing to navigating an airport and finally making it to your hotel. With plastic garment bags, it will reduce the stress and anxiety you feel while planning that getaway. The ultimate goal is to create an enjoyment in your trip. And the garment bag is the perfect travel companion. There are many garment bags on the market as such choosing the best garment bag for you will depend on your budget. Though a high price tag does not guarantee the best quality, it is better to read reviews and talk to your friends about their choices. Planning ahead will save you from rushing and cramming in order to handle anything that comes up along the way. Checking off all those items will help prevent delay and ensure a productive trip.

Professionally, the garment bags go with your taste and style. The style of bag you choose will appear business-like with a plain black color. It looks more fashionable which is perfect that will turn heads when you travel. More so, garment bags do not usually count as part of the carry-on allowance for air travel. Airlines allow garment bags to be carried as hand luggage. Instead, stay calm and expect an easy trip.

For more tips on garment bags, contact Atlantic Poly, Inc.

Here at Atlantic Poly, we live in a constantly innovative world where we balance the need for commodity packaging with the need for environmental concern. We find it humbling that so many of you are keenly interested in our poly production processes, so toady we’re going to shed some light on the subject for you.

The first process is blowing film or called extruding film. All the materials will be put into an extruding machine to make a big plastic film roll. In these steps, workers or technicians must control the bag rolls into a smooth appearance.

The second step is the printing process which is mainly used for poly shopping bags where many companies could customize the printing image with their logo, brand name, and information about products.

Finally, there is the cutting and sealing process. The plastic rolls are put into a cutting workshop to make it into different shapes and different handles. There are a lot of cutting machines available for different handles: T-shirt, die cut, soft loop, patch handle, rigid, flat merchandise, etc. For the special kinds such as drawstring plastic handle bags, rigid plastic handle bags, soft loop plastic handle bags, they usually required some manual steps which can not be implemented by automatic machine. In a manual workshop, workers have to sew the handles into the bags, put the cardboard into gussets (customized to customer's requirement) and punch in the hole.

Feel free to contact us should you have any other questions about plastic bags or polyethylene products in general. Be sure to check out our other wide selection of plastic and poly products ranging from custom printed logo bags to ISO certified bags to shrink film. We have been servicing our customers for over 39 years. Every month, we ship millions of poly bags and other packaging products. We are responsible for packaging goods in the electronic, jewelry, textile, food, dinnerware, hardware, automotive, clothing, commercial goods, shipping materials, office supplies, recycling and many other industries.

Our poly shrink bags are value-priced wrapping materials that offers a protective barrier from outside elements and prevents damage to the product. It compliments your commodity products appearance thus giving you and your firm a true professional appearance. They are available in various sizes and used in packaging soaps, cosmetics and more. They are ideal for both packaging the individual products as well as playing a key role in product protection during the transportation process. With Atlantic Poly shrink bags, you’ve arrived a winning solution that directly contributes to your overall profitability.

Shrink bags are very efficient to use. Most people who normally use shrink bags quickly obtain a professionally packaged look with the proper size of bags, a sealer and a heating element. It requires a proper heat from a heat shrink gun and for domed heat shrink bags it does well with low heat. Domed heat shrink bags are more favorable to be used because they will fit odd-shaped packages, sealing with low heat and come in larger sizes. It is suitable for products that are not standard dimensions. Domed bags are optimal when your products are not standard dimensions. In order to have a proper shrinking, it is necessary to have shrink bags larger than the items you are packaging. It needs an allowance of the maximum shrink rate offered. It is required due to the PVC in the film, heating and sealing will be done in a properly ventilated area.

There are varieties of shrink bags to choose from depending on the intended application. The simple way is placing the product being wrapped inside the shrink bag, seal the open end of the bag and apply heat. Most shrink bags require the use of a shrink wrap sealer to seal and close the open end of the bag. And once the bag is closed, the heat is applied to shrink and conform the bag to the product.

For more information about the highest quality and value-priced shrink bags on the market today, contact Atlantic Poly, Inc.

Poly sheeting and packaging systems are the most used plastic products in the world. And business across the globe turn to us here at Atlantic Poly for highly affordable and custom-made poly products.

Polyethylene sheeting is a plastic film made from petroleum. It is the reason why the price of polyethylene varies depending on what oil prices are doing. The packing is in rolls where additives will be added to change the functionality of the film. And this plastic sheeting comes in a wide range of thicknesses. The thicker the virgin film, the stronger it is. Further, there are additives such as U.V. inhibitors, fire retardants, anti-static additives that are added for each variation that will best serve its intended purpose. Furthermore, it has an impact resistance which is used in boats and large containers thus in case of corrosion, the product will not be damaged. Its durability will survive a variety of environmental hazards making it superior to other packaging materials.

In the world of packaging, the elasticity of polyethylene sheets or bags makes it an ideal material specifically for food packaging, automotive industry, etc. With the above mentioned characteristics, it will make the right packaging decision, understanding its properties and applications of both materials. It will make them better suited for different products which make it a versatile packaging.

When you need high-quality poly sheeting or bags, contact Atlantic Poly, Inc.