When it comes to shrink wrapping, the quality of your chosen heat tool is almost as important as the quality of the shrink wrap used.  To accurately compare heat tools there are several features to consider: BTU output, weight, ergonomically designed and safety features. The weight and design of the heat tool work together for the comfort of the user.  Shrinkit carries several models of heat tools that weigh just three pounds or less!  A lightweight tool with an...

  When shrink wrap shopping it can be a little difficult to weed through all the options and features to find your perfect roll.  You obviously don’t want to end up with a roll that is too small for your object, but it can also be frustrating to end up with an unnecessarily large roll.     The first thing to do is measure your object!  Take a good look at the object you are preparing to cover and ask yourself how far down do I want this...

Today we wanted to highlight some of the features and benefits of shrink wrapping.  To begin the key features of shrink wrap are color and thickness.  These features play an important role in choosing the right roll of shrink wrap for your specific job. The first feature of shrink wrap to consider is the color.  Shrink wrap is frequently seen in blue, white, and clear.  Each of these colors has a task specific purpose.  Blue...

What is Shrink Wrap? Shrink wrap is a plastic sheeting commonly used to cover and store objects.  When learning about shrink wrap you will hear a multitude of terms used to describe it, one of which is polyethylene.  Polyethylene is currently the most popular type of plastic; it is used in a range of densities to make a variety of products from plastic bags to underwater piping, and shrink wrap.  This versatile product has an interesting beginning.  In both...

Shrinkit, Inc. takes pride in the information, education, and knowledge we provide our customers.  This year we are excited to take our trainings and teachings to a new level!  By subscribing to our blog you can have immediate access to all of our priceless shrink wrap tips, trainings, and advice.  Our blog will allow you to listen, learn, and participate in a variety of different discussions and could have a positive impact in your shrink wrapping future. Shrink wrap is...