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Metallocene film is a new hybrid stretch wrap that offers up to twice the tear and puncture resistance of conventionally manufactured films. Metallocene resins are cleaner, packingpopcorn stronger, and tougher than conventional resins like octene, hexene, and butene. Metallocene film is available in rolls that require a hand dispenser. Packaging Supplies Company stocks metallocene film that is 16" wide and ranges from 14-19 microns. Gauge Chart The thickness (and therefore strength) of stretch wrap is measured in gauge or microns. A larger number means more thickness and more strength. packingpopcorn Refer to the packingpopcorn chart below for comparisons with other common measurements.

Choosing the right Jiffy Mailer product for your application: To Determine the Width of the Mailer: (W) Width of Product + (T) Thickness of Product + 1/2 "To Determine the Length of the Mailer: (L) Length of Product + (T) Thickness of Product + 2 1/2" Packaging Supplies Company offers stretch wrap in four basic types: Cast Film comes off the roll quietly and has high clarity so the load can be easily seen through the wrap. Cast films are available in: Rolls that require a dispenser Rolls that may be dispensed by hand Machine length rolls Colored rolls Opaque rolls Packaging Supplies Company stocks cast film ranging from 12"-18" wide and 60-120 gauge. Blown Film Blown film is very resistant to puncture, making it ideal for irregularly shaped loads. Blown film is also "cloudy" so high value items cannot be seen packingpopcorn as easily through the wrap. Blown film is available in: Rolls that require a dispenser Rolls that may be dispensed by hand Machine length rolls Packaging Supplies Company stocks cast film ranging from 12"-18" wide and 70-90 gauge.

Carton sealing tape is available in two varieties, pressure sensitive and water activated. Pressure sensitive tape is typically made of PVC or Polypropylene backing with acrylic, hot melt or natural rubber adhesive. Pressure sensitive tape is relatively inexpensive, provides a good bond for many carton sealing applications and is easily applied with an inexpensive tape gun. Water activated tape is constructed of kraft paper backing and sometimes includes fiberglass reinforcement. Water activated tape requires a stationary dispenser containing water to dispense the tape and activate the adhesive, but forms a superior bond when applied to corrugated cartons. PRESSURE SENSITIVE TAPE Hot Melt Hot melt tape is also known as synthetic rubber and is typically manufactured with a polypropylene backing. Hot melt tape works well from 45-120 degrees, provides a good bond for most carton sealing applications and is the lowest cost pressure sensitive tape available. Hot melt will yellow with time, but will do so more packingpopcorn slowly than natural rubber tape.