SHRINK FILM SHRINK FILM
Intertape Polymer Group® began producing polyolefin shrink film in 1993. Over the past 27 years, we have been shrink wrapping products throughout the world with films produced at our manufacturing sites in the US and Portugal.
NORTH AMERICAN MANUFACTURING
In February 2013, IPG® consolidated its North American shrink film production into one facility in Tremonton, Utah. This multi-million dollar expansion in extrusion, converting and warehousing positioned IPG to grow with our North American partners. Continued capital expenditure and product development, within this world class facility, maintains the position of IPG and the Exlfilm® line as world leaders in shrink film performance and technology.
The values of a safe work environment, environmental stewardship and good corporate citizenship are deeply embedded in IPG’s culture. We live these values every day through our effective resource management, product innovation and our commitment to meet, or exceed, our customer’s expectations.
IPG SUSTAINABLE ACHIEVEMENTS AND FOOD GRADE CERTIFICATIONS SHRINK FILM
Exlfilm® polyolefin shrink film is engineered to make Exlfilmplus® films are crosslinked. The “plus” of your packaging look its absolute best, while providing crosslinking provides customers with a stronger film unmatched value, versatility and durability. capable of working on a wider variety of equipment and sealing systems.
CROSSLINKING TECHNOLOGY
This innovative technique makes Exlfilmplus® Shrink Films one of the toughest and most versatile on the market. This is because the polymer chains are permanently bound into a network, significantly increasing their heat stability and strength. Our films have an inherently greater window of seal and shrink performance at a broader range of temperatures.
• Prevention of buildup on wires and knives during sealing • Prevention of film burn-through in heat tunnels • Increased film toughness on the finished package
In Crosslinking Technology, bonds are created where molecules crosslink, resulting in a much stronger film.
MARKETS
• Food Processing • Printing • Fulfillment • Contract Packaging • General Manufacturing
SHRINK FILM SIZING CHARTS FILM WIDTH FORMULA Manual & Semi-Automatic L-Bar Sealer Automatic L-Bar Sealer
PACKAGE HEIGHT FORMULA PACKAGE HEIGHT FORMULA PARTS PER ROLL 0” – 2.5” W + H + 2” 0” – 3” W + H + 4” Roll length (ft) × 12 2.5” – 4.5” W + H + 2.5” 3” – 6” W + H + 4.5” Bag length (in) 4.5” + W + H + 3” 6” + W + H + 5” to 6” CUT-OFF FORMULA (BAG LENGTH) PACKAGE HEIGHT FORMULA
0” – 2.5” L + H + 1” COST PER PART 2.5” – 4.5” L + H + 1.5” Cost per roll 4.5” + L + H + 2” Parts per roll
Intertape Polymer Group | 100 Paramount Drive | Suite 300 | Sarasota, FL 34232 SHRINK FILM
Exlfilmplus® GPL, available in 35, 42, and 55 gauge, is the latest high performance, crosslinked polyolefin shrink film from IPG®. Exlfilmplus® GPL provides customers superior machinability, clarity and cost savings through KEY PERFORMANCE FEATURES higher yield. Exlfilmplus® GPL’s unique shrink characteristics make it the • High yield ideal choice for both general use and light force applications for printers, • Wide operating window bakeries and such. • Minimal shrink force
BENEFITS • Ultra light gauge • Consistently strong seals • Lowest cost per package • Crosslinked technology • Excellent machinability • Pre-perforated film available • Superior clarity and gloss • Available on 3in or 6in core • Minimal shrink force
GAUGE TEST CHARACTERISTICS METHOD 35 42 55
Roll Length – Center Fold 7,500 6,250 4,770
Roll Length – Single Wound 15,000 12,500 9,540
Low Temperature Usage (°F) -45° -45° -45°
Shrink Temperature (°F) 240 – 340° 240 – 340° 240 – 340°
Max. Storage Temp. (°F) 2 years max. 90° 90° 90°
Haze % D1003 2.2 2.5 2.8
Gloss at 20° D2457 125 135 135
Coefficient of Friction (film to film), kinetic D1894 0.180 0.180 0.180
Oxygen Transmission Rate (cc/100 in²/24 hrs.) D3985 1550 1,100 1,100
Water Vapor Transmission Rate (g/100 in²/24 hrs.) F1249 1.07 0.810 0.740 MD TD MD TD MD TD
Tensile Strength (PSI) D882 17,000 17,000 17,000 16,000 17,000 16,000
Elongation at Break (%) D882 100 110 115 125 130 140
Stiffness Modulus (PSI) D882 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000
Unrestrained Shrink (%) @ 250°F D2732 72 72 72 72 72 72
Tear Propagation (g / ply) D1922 10 11 11 11 13 13
Note: These values are typical and not intended as limiting specifications. Exlfilmplus® GPL lowered our cost per package as we moved from MD = Machine Direction; TD = Tensile Direction 45 gauge to IPG’s new 35 gauge. GPL runs on our older equipment as well as the heavier gauge films. The film does not curl or bend our short stack packages. – Commercial Printer
GPL HSP GPS
LOW SHRINK FORCE COMPARISON HIGH SHRINK FILM
Exlfilmplus® GPS is a high performance crosslinked polyolefin shrink film. This multilayered film is versatile enough to perform on all sealing systems and shrink tunnels. The premium resin formulation provides our strongest KEY PERFORMANCE FEATURES seals ever. Exlfilmplus® GPS offers high shrink force, making it the ideal • Consistently strong seals choice for multipacking and unitizing product. • Wide operating window • High shrink force
BENEFITS
• Wide window of operation • Excellent machinability • Superior sealing performance • Crosslinked technology • Higher shrink force • Pre-perforated film available • Printable • Available on 3in or 6in core • FDA compliant
GAUGE TEST CHARACTERISTICS METHOD 45 60 75 100 125 150
Roll Length – Center Fold 5,830 4,375 3,500 2,625 2,100 1,750
Roll Length – Single Wound 11,660 8,750 7,000 5,250 4,200 3,500
Low Temperature Usage (°F) -45° -45° -45° -45° -45° -45°
Shrink Temperature (°F) 240 – 340° 240 – 340° 240 – 340° 240 – 340° 240 – 340° 240 – 340°
Max. Storage Temp. (°F) 2 years max. 90° 90° 90° 90° 90° 90°
Haze % D1003 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.3 4.3 4.5
Gloss at 20° D2457 135 135 135 125 125 115
Coefficient of Friction (film to film), kinetic D1894 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.17 0.17 Oxygen Transmission Rate (cc/100 in²/24 hrs.) D3985 1203 874 700 503 400 319 Water Vapor Transmission Rate (g/100 in²/24 hrs.) F1249 .88 .45 .39 .29 .24 .20 MD TD MD TD MD TD MD TD MD TD MD TD
Tensile Strength (PSI) D882 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 15,000 16,000
Elongation at Break (%) D882 115 125 120 130 130 135 140 150 150 150 160 160
Stiffness Modulus (PSI) D882 38,000 40,000 40,000 42,000 42,000 44,000 43,000 48,000 44,000 44,000 35,000 45,000
Unrestrained Shrink (%) @ 250°F D2732 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 63 63
Tear Propagation (g / ply) D1922 12 12 16 16 18 18 25 25 27 27 30 30
Note: These values are typical and not intended as limiting specifications. MD = Machine Direction; TD = Tensile Direction Our production was experiencing very high rejection rates due to poor sealing and uneven shrink. Switching to GPS not only fixed all the problems but produced a better looking package. – Large Packaging Company
GPL HSP GPS
LOW SHRINK FORCE COMPARISON HIGH SHRINK FILM
This fast-sealing film allows for short dwell times that maximize production and increase plant efficiency. Your product is protected from the rigors of high-speed packaging and shipping by consistently strong seals and exceptional tensile strength. The high slip ensures easier material handling, KEY PERFORMANCE FEATURES collating and package insertion. Great for computer software, DVDs, labels • Maximizes production rates • Consistently strong seals and more. Exlfilm® HSP gets the job done fast and looks great too, with • Superior optics superior optics and shrinkage. Available in 50, 60, and 75 gauge.
BENEFITS
• High shrink percentage • High slip • Exceptional tensile strength and tear resistance • Complies with FDA standards • Pre-perforated film available • Available on 3in or 6in core
GAUGE CHARACTERISTICS TEST METHOD 50 60 75
Roll Length – Center Fold 5,250 4,375 3,500
Roll Length – Single Wound 10,500 8,750 7,000
Low Temperature Usage (°F) -40° -40° -40°
Shrink Temperature (°F) 240 – 340° 240 – 340° 240 – 340°
Max. Storage Temp. (°F) 2 years max. 90° 90° 90°
Haze % D1003 2.3 2.8 3.2
Gloss at 20° D2457 125 115 115
Coefficient of Friction (film to film), kinetic D1894 0.25 0.25 0.25
Oxygen Transmission Rate (cc/100 in²/24 hrs.) D3985 527 431 344
Water Vapor Transmission Rate (g/100 in²/24 hrs.) F1249 1.91 1.52 1.179 MD TD MD TD MD TD
Tensile Strength (PSI) D882-80 16,000 16,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Elongation at Break (%) D882-80 120 120 120 120 140 140
Stiffness Modulus (PSI) D882-80 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
Unrestrained Shrink (%) @ 250°F D2732 55 58 55 58 55 58
Tear Propagation (g/ply) D1922 8 8 10 10 17 17
Note: These values are typical and not intended as limiting specifications. Switching to this film allowed our operators to increase their line MD = Machine Direction; TD = Tensile Direction speeds by over 20%. That gave us the ability to increase our output and grow our business. – Small Business Owner
GPL HSP GPS
LOW SHRINK FORCE COMPARISON HIGH SHRINK FILM
IPG’s new Exlfilmplus® Shield is a polyolefin shrink film designed to conceal the contents of wrapped products. This heavy-duty film can be used to replace expensive corrugated KEY PERFORMANCE FEATURES containers. • Fully opaque gray film • Designed for fulfillment houses and e-commerce shippers • Fully recyclable
BENEFITS
• Eliminates the corrugated container and void fill when packaging items strong enough to withstand the rigors of shipping • High speed pack off for improved output rates and lower labor costs • Crosslinked technology provides consistent sealing and shrinking • Printable for enhanced marketing opportunities
TEST GAUGE CHARACTERISTICS METHOD 150 100
Color Gray Gray
Roll Length – Center Fold 1,750 2,625
Roll Length – Single Wound 3,500 5,250
Low Temperature Usage (°F) -45° -45°
Shrink Temperature (°F) 240 - 340° 240 - 340°
Max. Storage Temp. (°F) 2 years max. 90° 90°
Transmittance % D1003 2.5 5.5
Gloss at 20° D2457 68 60
Coefficient of Friction (film to film), kinetic D1894 0.12 0.17
Oxygen Transmission Rate (cc/100 in²/24 hrs.) D3985 265 421
Water Vapor Transmission Rate (g/100 in²/24 hrs.) F1249 .19 .32
MD TD MD TD Tensile Strength (PSI) D882 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000
Elongation at Break (%) D882 155 155 150 140
Stiffness Modulus (PSI) D882 35,000 45,000 47,000 50,000
Unrestrained Shrink (%) @ 250°F D2732 63 63 65 65
Tear Propagation (g/ply) D1922 35 35 23 23
GRAY • Wrapping of confidential items such as insurance policies, annual reports and other sensitive documents and deliveries • Concealment of high dollar products, eg. high-end auto components, electronics or jewelry • Packaging of items that can withstand the rigors of shipping without the corrugated container, eg. shoes CORPORATE PROFILE
Intertape Polymer Group® Inc. (IPG®) is a recognized leader in the development, manufacture and sale of a variety of paper- and film-based pressure sensitive and water- activated tapes, polyethylene and specialized polyolefin films, protective packaging, woven coated fabrics and complementary packaging systems for industrial and retail use. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec and Sarasota, Florida, the Company employs approximately 3,700 employees with operations in 31 locations, including 22 manufacturing facilities in North America, four in Asia and one in Europe.
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