Atlantic Poly Blog
Polyethylene Bubble wrap: Great for protection and stress relief
Darren Kincaid - Friday, July 02, 2010
Some
people wonder how sensitive products should be wrapped in the bubble
wrap product. Well first of all the bubbles should be INSIDE. By doing
it this way all of the surface sections are protected by several bubbles
at the same time. Not to mention, since the external plastic layer will
distribute the sharp impact on a group of bubbles simultaneously, and
also it protects the individual bubbles from unnecessary breaking.
Polyethylene bubble wrap can come in various sizes. It can range from 1/4 inch (6 millimeters) in diameter, to an inch (26 millimeters) or more, to provide added levels of shock absorption during transportation. In addition to the degree of protection available from the size of the air bubbles in the plastic, the bubble wrap itself can offer some forms of protection for the object in question. Atlantic Poly also offers anti-static type of bubble wrap. So when shipping those sensitive electronic parts and components, an anti-static bubble wrap dissipates a static charge, thereby protecting the sensitive electronic chips from static which can damage them.
And who cannot deny the recognizable "popping" sound bubble wrap makes when compressed and punctured? According to many stress relief programs and sites, bubble wrap is one of the leading causes to reduce stress. Acknowledging this alternative use, some websites provide a "virtual bubble wrap" program which displays a sheet of bubble wrap that users may "pop" by clicking on the bubbles. So here at Atlantic Poly, Inc. our bubble wrap protects in so many ways.
Polyethylene bubble wrap can come in various sizes. It can range from 1/4 inch (6 millimeters) in diameter, to an inch (26 millimeters) or more, to provide added levels of shock absorption during transportation. In addition to the degree of protection available from the size of the air bubbles in the plastic, the bubble wrap itself can offer some forms of protection for the object in question. Atlantic Poly also offers anti-static type of bubble wrap. So when shipping those sensitive electronic parts and components, an anti-static bubble wrap dissipates a static charge, thereby protecting the sensitive electronic chips from static which can damage them.
And who cannot deny the recognizable "popping" sound bubble wrap makes when compressed and punctured? According to many stress relief programs and sites, bubble wrap is one of the leading causes to reduce stress. Acknowledging this alternative use, some websites provide a "virtual bubble wrap" program which displays a sheet of bubble wrap that users may "pop" by clicking on the bubbles. So here at Atlantic Poly, Inc. our bubble wrap protects in so many ways.
Polypropylene Making A Difference in the Gulf Oil Spill
Darren Kincaid - Monday, June 28, 2010
Polypropylene Making A Difference in the Gulf Oil Spill
Did you know mechanical recovery of oil by oil sorbents is one of the most important countermeasures in marine oil-spill response? Polypropylene is the ideal material for marine oil-spill recovery due to its low density, low water uptake and excellent physical and chemical resistance. If you are currently or plan to support the Gulf clean up, give us a call to discuss how we can quickly and economically help equip you to get the job done.
Did you know mechanical recovery of oil by oil sorbents is one of the most important countermeasures in marine oil-spill response? Polypropylene is the ideal material for marine oil-spill recovery due to its low density, low water uptake and excellent physical and chemical resistance. If you are currently or plan to support the Gulf clean up, give us a call to discuss how we can quickly and economically help equip you to get the job done.
Recycling Tip on Mailing Lists
Darren Kincaid - Tuesday, June 22, 2010
If
you’re interested in living a more eco-friendly lifestyle like we are
at Atlantic Poly, here’s something you can do that will help protect the
environment and preserve your sanity... reduce the amount of junk mail
you receive by 90 percent.
Get Off the Lists - You can also go to OptOutPreScreen.com, which can enable you to remove your name from lists that mortgage, credit card and insurance companies use to mail you offers and solicitations. It’s a centralized website run by the four major credit bureaus in the United States: Equifax, Experian, Innovis and TransUnion.
Most businesses check with one or more of these companies before accepting your credit card or granting you credit for a long-term purchase. They are also a huge source of names and addresses for credit card, mortgage and insurance companies that routinely send junk mail to attract new customers and solicit new business. But there’s a way to fight back. The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act requires credit bureaus to delete your name from their rented lists if you make the request.
Get Off the Lists - You can also go to OptOutPreScreen.com, which can enable you to remove your name from lists that mortgage, credit card and insurance companies use to mail you offers and solicitations. It’s a centralized website run by the four major credit bureaus in the United States: Equifax, Experian, Innovis and TransUnion.
Most businesses check with one or more of these companies before accepting your credit card or granting you credit for a long-term purchase. They are also a huge source of names and addresses for credit card, mortgage and insurance companies that routinely send junk mail to attract new customers and solicit new business. But there’s a way to fight back. The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act requires credit bureaus to delete your name from their rented lists if you make the request.
Use Anti Static Ploy Tubing to package sensitive devices with varying lengths
Darren Kincaid - Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Anti
static poly tubing is an economical way to package or enclose objects
of same width but various lengths. Poly tubing can be heat sealed or
taped at either one or both ends. Surface resistivity of 1012
ohms/sq.in. Amine-free, PAS tubing is designed for applications in
which Faraday Cage Protection is NOT required. Anti static material
effectively eliminates the hazard of electro-static damage to sensitive
electronic components during packaging, storing, handling, and shipping.
POLY or PVC Shrink Wrap Uses
Darren Kincaid - Sunday, June 06, 2010
PVC SHRINK COLLARS
- Commonly used as a security measure on medication bottles. Available
in a variety of gauges, colors, and prints. Horizontal or vertical
perforations are available for easy open. All sizes are custom.
PVC PREFORMED WINE CAPS - Commonly used on wine and champagne bottles as a security measure.
POLYETHYLENE SHRINK BUNDLING FILM - Single wound shrink low density polyethylene generally used to shrink wrap bundles of newspaper, cases of bottled water or soda, individual boxes, etc.
POLYETHYLENE SHRINK PALLET COVERS - Clear shrink pallet covers are stock for some standard sized pallets. Custom sizes are available in a variety of sizes, gauges and prints. Shrink pallet covers are used by covering the pallet with the bag and applying heat with a hand held propane powered heat gun.
PVC SHRINK WRAP BAGS - Used for shrink wrapping a variety of small items, generally in small quantity. Bags are stocked in sizes ranging from 6"x6" up to 14"x20" . Bags with a rounded top are also stocked, commonly used for gift baskets. The bags would be sealed with a tabletop heat sealer and shrunk with a hand held 110V electric industrial heat gun.
PVC PREFORMED WINE CAPS - Commonly used on wine and champagne bottles as a security measure.
POLYETHYLENE SHRINK BUNDLING FILM - Single wound shrink low density polyethylene generally used to shrink wrap bundles of newspaper, cases of bottled water or soda, individual boxes, etc.
POLYETHYLENE SHRINK PALLET COVERS - Clear shrink pallet covers are stock for some standard sized pallets. Custom sizes are available in a variety of sizes, gauges and prints. Shrink pallet covers are used by covering the pallet with the bag and applying heat with a hand held propane powered heat gun.
PVC SHRINK WRAP BAGS - Used for shrink wrapping a variety of small items, generally in small quantity. Bags are stocked in sizes ranging from 6"x6" up to 14"x20" . Bags with a rounded top are also stocked, commonly used for gift baskets. The bags would be sealed with a tabletop heat sealer and shrunk with a hand held 110V electric industrial heat gun.
Why Use Vapor Barriers
Darren Kincaid - Tuesday, May 25, 2010
In
cold climates, insulation alone is not enough to keep our costly heat
from escaping. Given the slightest opportunity our precious heat will
find its way out in an alarming way.
Once we understand the
principle that warm air is attracted to cold air, and not the other way
around, it should become almost a matter of pride to keep that warm air
in! Although some heat is lost by conduction through the insulation,
most of the heat loss in a building is through air movement, or air
infiltration, through the walls.
That's where vapor barriers come in. A vapor barrier – also known as vapor retarder
– is merely a continuous sheet of impermeable material installed on the
inside, i.e. the warm side of the wall, and it's designed to keep the
warm air from escaping through or around the insulation and other
building components.
There are several reasons for wanting to keep the warm air inside the house through a vapor barrier installation; among them:
Plastic Pocket Holders
Darren Kincaid - Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Plastic Pocket Holders are the economical choice to hold your warranties, instruction books, job
tickets, and other documents or items for easy viewing and storage. If you don't
see one on our site that fits your needs, we can make custom sizes. An example of a holder is below.
Fact Tag Holders - used by retailers to hold fact tags or signs that are attached to a specific item or along a shelf with a description of that item.
Fact Tag Holders - used by retailers to hold fact tags or signs that are attached to a specific item or along a shelf with a description of that item.
Stretch Wrap Basic FAQs
Darren Kincaid - Tuesday, May 11, 2010
What size do I need?
First, you need to answer whether are you applying the stretch wrap by hand or with automated equipment. If you are stretching the film by machine, you will generally use a film over 20" high and 5000 or 6000 feet long. These rolls are heavy -- about 32 lbs. Since that's a little too much to carry around a pallet, most people use 18" x .80 x 1500' rolls to stretch their pallets by hand. If your skids are not very high or if you just need to wrap the top and bottom of the loads, you could use 15" or 12".
Maybe you have seen stretch wrap used to bundle things like millwork, plastic pipe and small boxes. This is called bundling stretch wrap. It's used like tape, but it won't stick to the product or leave residue. This wrap comes in 2-6" sizes.
Can I use stretch wrap for covering my food? NO!!! Stretch wrap is not made for food contact and this industrial product should be kept away from children. Like any plastic, it can be dangerous.
Is stretch wrap recyclable? Yes, stretch wrap can be recycled through many local and state recycling centers.
First, you need to answer whether are you applying the stretch wrap by hand or with automated equipment. If you are stretching the film by machine, you will generally use a film over 20" high and 5000 or 6000 feet long. These rolls are heavy -- about 32 lbs. Since that's a little too much to carry around a pallet, most people use 18" x .80 x 1500' rolls to stretch their pallets by hand. If your skids are not very high or if you just need to wrap the top and bottom of the loads, you could use 15" or 12".
Maybe you have seen stretch wrap used to bundle things like millwork, plastic pipe and small boxes. This is called bundling stretch wrap. It's used like tape, but it won't stick to the product or leave residue. This wrap comes in 2-6" sizes.
Can I use stretch wrap for covering my food? NO!!! Stretch wrap is not made for food contact and this industrial product should be kept away from children. Like any plastic, it can be dangerous.
Is stretch wrap recyclable? Yes, stretch wrap can be recycled through many local and state recycling centers.
Recycling Logos for Plastic Bags
Darren Kincaid - Monday, May 03, 2010
RECYCLING LOGOS
20 years ago an American group came up with a numbering system to make it easy to recycle. If you mix them up recycling becomes tricky. The most useful ones for poly are:
Low density polyethylene
- used in packaging bags, grip seal, carrier bags, bin liners and heavy duty sacks.
High density polyethylene
- some carrier bags and bin liners.
Polypropylene
- used for display bags including flower bags and greetings cards.
20 years ago an American group came up with a numbering system to make it easy to recycle. If you mix them up recycling becomes tricky. The most useful ones for poly are:
Low density polyethylene- used in packaging bags, grip seal, carrier bags, bin liners and heavy duty sacks.
High density polyethylene
- some carrier bags and bin liners.
Polypropylene
- used for display bags including flower bags and greetings cards.
Many colors available for poly film and bags
Darren Kincaid - Tuesday, April 27, 2010
FILM OR BAG COLORS
If you need a colored bag or film whether to see through (tint) or hide what’s inside (opaque), for either special use or to match your corporate colors, we can supply a range of different colors to suit your needs. We have a range of different colors including white, black, red, ivory. In addition we have 5 shades of blue, 5 shades of green, 3 shades of yellow and violet. If you need something we don't have in stock then ask and we will do our best to get as close to the color you need.
If you need a colored bag or film whether to see through (tint) or hide what’s inside (opaque), for either special use or to match your corporate colors, we can supply a range of different colors to suit your needs. We have a range of different colors including white, black, red, ivory. In addition we have 5 shades of blue, 5 shades of green, 3 shades of yellow and violet. If you need something we don't have in stock then ask and we will do our best to get as close to the color you need.