Atlantic Poly Blog
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.
POLYPROPYLENE and CELLOPHANE Bags are not the same
Darren Kincaid - Saturday, April 24, 2010
Polypropylene
bags are sometimes referred to as cello or cellophane bags despite
their major differences. However, polypropylene and cellophane bags are
NOT the same.
Polypropylene Bags
Polypropylene Bags
- Less expensive than cellophane
- Stiffer and stronger than other wraps
- Resistant of tearing and oils
- No natural dead-fold
- FDA approved
- High temperature resistance
- Eco-friendly and biodegradable
- More expensive than polypropylene
- Natural dead-fold
- FDA approved
- High gloss transparency
- High permeability to moisture
- Increased shelf-life of products
- Eco-friendly and biodegradable
- Popular choice for chocolate and candy makers
- Superior packaging for fresh produce, doughnuts, and microwavable products
- Floral/basket wrap
- Magazine overwrapping
- Media packaging (CD, DVD)
- Greeting card bags
- Flower sleeves
- Candy sweet bags
- Display bags(cookies, portraits, t-shirts, artwork, dress, shirts, calendar)
- Clear wrapping film
Advantages of CAST Stretch Film
Darren Kincaid - Monday, April 19, 2010
Why is some stretch film called CAST and some BLOWN? Is this plastic or gum?
Originally, all stretch wrap was blown, a process much like blowing bubble gum. Resin is heated and passed over an opening through which air is blown. Most state-of-the-art film today is cast. It is extruded through rollers and "laid out" in sheets. This process allows the film to be made in multiple layers. The layers allow the film to be made with cling on only one side. This optional one-sided-cling film is great where you don't want one pallet to stick to the one next to it. Also, these films layers can make the film stronger by adding tough layers to the inside. Cast film is also clearer and quieter coming off the roll.
Originally, all stretch wrap was blown, a process much like blowing bubble gum. Resin is heated and passed over an opening through which air is blown. Most state-of-the-art film today is cast. It is extruded through rollers and "laid out" in sheets. This process allows the film to be made in multiple layers. The layers allow the film to be made with cling on only one side. This optional one-sided-cling film is great where you don't want one pallet to stick to the one next to it. Also, these films layers can make the film stronger by adding tough layers to the inside. Cast film is also clearer and quieter coming off the roll.
Do I need Shrink Wrap or Stretch Wrap and what is the difference
Darren Kincaid - Saturday, April 10, 2010
Do I need Shrink Wrap or Stretch Wrap and what's the difference?
Most people who order stretch wrap from us call it shrink wrap .. but the products are very different. Shrink wrap film is made from polyolefin plastic, while stretch wrap is made from polyethylene plastic. Shrink wrap is generally used to protect a single product, such as the plastic over toys at the toy store or CD's when you first buy them. Shrink wrap gets its tight seal through a heating process. The product is wrapped and heated with a hairdryer-like tool or put through a heat tunnel. Shrink wrap can also be used for bundling products together, such as bottles of soda. We supply both stretch wrap and shrink wrap.
Stretch wrap is generally used to hold boxes on a pallet for transport. Stretch wrap is pulled around the load and stretched. The plastic has a memory and wants to return to its original size. This "elastic band effect" holds the load tight.
Most people who order stretch wrap from us call it shrink wrap .. but the products are very different. Shrink wrap film is made from polyolefin plastic, while stretch wrap is made from polyethylene plastic. Shrink wrap is generally used to protect a single product, such as the plastic over toys at the toy store or CD's when you first buy them. Shrink wrap gets its tight seal through a heating process. The product is wrapped and heated with a hairdryer-like tool or put through a heat tunnel. Shrink wrap can also be used for bundling products together, such as bottles of soda. We supply both stretch wrap and shrink wrap.
Stretch wrap is generally used to hold boxes on a pallet for transport. Stretch wrap is pulled around the load and stretched. The plastic has a memory and wants to return to its original size. This "elastic band effect" holds the load tight.
Plastic Covers and Liners for many uses
Darren Kincaid - Friday, April 09, 2010
Plastic (Poly) Covers and Liners
Available in standard sizes from 3’ to 40’ wide, 0.002"-0.006" gauge, and 20'-100' lengths. Extra large sizes are available upon request. All panels are accordion folded every 4 to 5 feet and tightly rolled on a heavy-duty core for ease of handing and time-saving installation. Layflat roll configurations are also available. Applications include: Vapor Retarders, Silage Covers, Agricultural Covers, Wood Product Covers, Temporary Walls, Cargo Covers, Insulation Membranes, Fumigation Covers and more.
Available in standard sizes from 3’ to 40’ wide, 0.002"-0.006" gauge, and 20'-100' lengths. Extra large sizes are available upon request. All panels are accordion folded every 4 to 5 feet and tightly rolled on a heavy-duty core for ease of handing and time-saving installation. Layflat roll configurations are also available. Applications include: Vapor Retarders, Silage Covers, Agricultural Covers, Wood Product Covers, Temporary Walls, Cargo Covers, Insulation Membranes, Fumigation Covers and more.
Plastic Bag Facts Recycling and Reuse
Darren Kincaid - Saturday, March 27, 2010
Recycling Fact: Recycling plastic bags
and wraps is important because this valuable material can be made into
dozens of useful new products such as low-maintenance fencing and
decking, building and construction products, shopping carts, and of
course, new bags!
Make sure bags are clean and empty. Do not
include used plastic food wrap, bags with food residue, or material that
has been painted or glued, as other substances can contaminate the
recycled material.
Reuse Fact: More than 90 percent of consumers
reuse their plastic grocery bags at home for purposes ranging from
waste basket liners to lunch bags to pet clean up.
Custom Printed Plastic (Poly) Bags
Darren Kincaid - Monday, March 15, 2010
Are you looking for a unique custom printed plastic bag for
your product? Then you've come to the right place in Atlantic Poly! We can customize
a poly bag to fit your exact needs and requirements. We can print your logo,
instructions, bar-code, etc. in up to 6 colors. Just choose
your size, bag style and send us your art. Start the procss now by choosing
the bag style you are interested in and filling out our request for
quote form. We specialize in extrusion, printing, and converting of wholesale custom
plastic bags. Printing on plastic bags is
done through a process called flexography. Custom Polyethylene
bags can be made in all types of sizes and styles. Let us know your requirements.