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How to choose the correct stretch film based off your load profile. *Clicking the SKU in the charts below will take you to the product page.  A Loads Traditional Films SKU Description Load Type Stock Type Size 5545 355mm x 1500' Cornerstone Premier Hand Stretch Film 4rl/cs 64cs/sk A, B, and C Loads Stock 15 360019 400mm x 1476' Cornerstone High Performance Hand Stretch Film 4rl/cs 64cs/sk A, B, and C Loads Stock High Performance 16 360020 450mm x 1476' Cornerstone High Performance Stretch Film 4rl/cs 64cs/sk A, B, and C Loads Stock High Performance 18 5557 450mm x 1500' Cornerstone Premier Hand Stretch Film 4rl/cs 64cs/sk A, B, and C Loads Stock Premier 18   Pre-stretch Films SKU Description Load Type Stock Type Size 354799 15" x 1476' Cornerstone HP Orientated Hand Stretch Film Bulk Packed 168rl/sk A, B, and C Loads Stock Pre-Stretch HP Bulk Packed 15 361001 16 Eco Supreme...

THE NEW POLY STRAPPING HAND TOOL The Signode BXT3 is the next generation of the successful Signode BXT2 battery-powered combination tools for poly strapping. The tool series is designed to help enhance convenience and speed. It accepts polyester and polypropylene strapping. It can pull adjustable tension of up to 1,460 lbs based on which model you choose. This latest poly strapping tool features Bosch Hypercharge Technology that further helps increase your production. It helps in recharging the battery up to 80% within just 15 minutes. Watch our video below to see the new features. New Features Variable tension speed Full touch display Strap alignment indication Real time indication of tension force Favorite strapping function 3 color display and acoustic signal for tool status      BXT3-13 SKU:  374901 Strap type:  PET + PP Strap width:  3/8 - 1/2" Strap thickness:  1.5-3.0 mil Weight:  8 lbs Tension force: ...

The different types of packages To better understand strapping and how it protects packages, you first need to know about the different types.  Depending on how a package or load behaves, there are five package types:   Rigid/Self-Stacking - load dimensions remain constant before, during, and after strapping. Expanding - dimensions become larger after the strapping material is applied. Shrinking - dimensions become smaller after the strapping material is applied Compressible - dimensions become smaller when under compression and rebound only slightly after pressure is removed. Combination - dimensions compress when packaging material is applied, rebound when compression is removed, compress again when other products are stacked on top, and rebound or expand once again after the products on top are removed.   For example, since the dimensions of rigid/self-stacking loads such as steel sheet remain constant before, during, and after being strapped, the...

Shipping heavy furniture When it comes to the packaging and shipping of heavier items like furniture, it can be a complicated process. We’ve all moved that one really heavy couch up the stairs and swore that we should have just hired movers. Now think of how that same couch has to be packaged and protected during delivery. Not to worry, we’ve got you covered with an easy how to, on shipping heavy furniture. Only use high quality packaging materials You want to make sure the furniture arrives at its destination untarnished and still in perfect condition. Only the best packaging materials will do to protect the furniture that, let’s face it, probably isn’t cheap. Shipping costs are going to be high for these large pieces of furniture, and you need to make sure the product is protected. Start with a high quality corrugated cardboard box . The box will make sure the load is sturdy enough and will protect the furniture against damage. Think about using water-activated tapes . The sta...

Holiday shipping stats 12% - Percentage of E-commerce transactions that were up in 2016 compared to 2015.  $91.7 Billion - Amount that US shoppers spent online between November 1 and December 31 of last year. $1 Billion - During that timeframe, all but four days had over $1 billion in E-commerce sales   Check your supplies:  Don't get caught with short supply. Holiday order will come fast and often so make sure your able to handle those orders. Make sure you have a good amount of corrugated boxed  in different sizes, the right tape for the job and other packaging materials.   Use the right packaging tape:   You want to use water activated tape . It's the most secure and tamper resistant for boxes. Make sure your products are delivered where they should be and that they're getting there safely.  Speed matters : Ship your products as quickly as possible. Customers have high expectations and low tolerance for delays during the hol...

Tape for all your painting jobs. Masking tape is great for all painting applications. It doesn't matter if you're painting a room or two in your home or an entire fleet of aircraft. If you're looking for clean lines and a professional look, you should be using masking tape. Masking tape from IPG will give you the look and finish you want for your painting application. Intertape (IPG) brand masking tapes and painters tapes are designed for superior performance in a variety of applications. These applications include: Paint masking Holding Light-duty Splicing Bundling Packaging IPG's premium grade products are the standard for any of your applications. They are great for the most demanding industrial, painting and transportation industry applications. The Packaging Group recommends the following tapes for painting applications: 18MM X 55M INTERTAPE 513 MASKING TAPE 36MM X 55M INTERTAPE 513 MASKING TAPE

The Basics Dimensional Weight Defined Length x Width x Height / dimensional divisor Length, width, height rounded to nearest inch Standard dim factor: FedEx- 139 UPS- 166 (packages under 1,728 cubic inches), 139 (packages over 1,728 cubic inches) Remainder rounded up to nearest whole number Rated as higher of actual or dimensional weight       Calculating Dimensional Weight Example Actual package dimensions 16 x 15.5 x 16.4 (inches) Rounded nearest inch 16 x 16 x 16 Multiple L x W x H 4,096 cubic inches Divide by 166 (dim factor) 24.7 Rounded up 25 Package dim weight 25 lbs. Package rated at Higher of actual weight or 25 lbs. Now that you know how to calculate dimensional weight, you'll know how you'll be effected when with changes. Shop our collection of boxes.