SHRINK HOOD &
STRETCH HOOD

Advanced Co-Extrusion Film

Stretch hood and Shrink hood are two distinct packaging solutions utilized across diverse industries to secure and protect palletized goods during transportation and storage. Stretch hood packaging involves the use of a stretchable film, which is stretched and applied over the load, providing excellent stability and protection. Commonly employed in logistics, construction, and manufacturing sectors, stretch hooding ensures secure containment of goods.
In contrast, shrink hood packaging employs a heat-shrinkable film, which is heated to shrink tightly around the load, enhancing security and weather resistance. Widely used in agriculture, electronics, and pharmaceutical industries, shrink hood offers a tight and protective seal.
While both methods serve to safeguard palletized goods, they differ in application, stability, equipment requirements, and level of security. Stretch hood typically utilizes specialized machines for stretching and applying the film, whereas shrink hooding requires heat guns or shrink tunnels for heat application. Ultimately, the choice between stretch hood and shrink hood packaging depends on specific application needs and desired levels of stability and security.

Key Feature:

• Load Stability: Both methods aim to stabilize palletized goods during transportation and storage, preventing shifting or damage.
• Weather Resistance: Stretch hood and shrink hood provide protection against weather elements such as moisture, dust, and UV exposure, ensuring product integrity.
• Versatility: Stretch hood and shrink hood can be used across various industries and applications, accommodating different pallet sizes and shapes.
• Efficiency: Stretch hood and shrink hood contribute to efficient packaging processes, with relatively quick application times compared to traditional methods like wrapping with stretch wrap or strapping.

Stretch and Shrink Hood Product Range

Stretch Hood Film

Stretch Hood Film is an elastic tubular film which is used with special palletizing machines, without need of heat. GT-MAX produced with 5 layers coextrusion technology which is ideal for packing a heavy load, protecting it from damage and deformation.

Areas of use of stretch hood:

  • Building adhesives
  • Cements
  • Ceramic
  • Chemical
  • Fertilizers
  • Fodder
  • Food and beverage
  • Pellets
  • Tiles and Bricks
  • Topsoils and compost
  • Wheat and cereals
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Shrink Hood

Shrink Hood protects goods and connects them to a pallet for safe transportation or storage by keeping the items tightly bound. To use a shrink hood, the heat-shrinkable film is placed over the palletized load, and then heat is applied using heat guns or shrink tunnels to shrink the film tightly around the load.

Application:

  • Building industry (cement, bricks, tiles, etc.)
  • Glass & bottle industry
  • Food and beverage industry (soft drinks, canned food)
  • Individual or unifying packaging of industrial and household appliances
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the difference between stretch hood and shrink hood?

The main difference is how the film secures the load. Stretch hood film is mechanically stretched over the pallet without requiring heat, while shrink hood film uses heat to shrink the film tightly around the load. Stretch hood packaging can offer faster application and lower energy consumption because it does not require a heat-shrinking process.

2. What are the benefits of stretch hood packaging?

Stretch hood packaging provides load stability, product protection, packaging efficiency, and resistance to dust and moisture. Because the film is stretched mechanically without heat, the process can support high-speed automated packaging while reducing the need for heat-shrinking equipment. The film can also conform closely to different pallet shapes and load configurations.

3. What are the benefits of shrink hood packaging?

Shrink hood packaging provides strong load containment, product protection, and a tight-fitting package around palletized products. The heat-shrinking process allows the film to conform closely to the shape of the load, helping reduce movement during transportation. Shrink hood film can also provide protection against dust, dirt, moisture, and other external conditions.

4. What products can be packaged with stretch hood and shrink hood film?

Stretch hood and shrink hood films can be used for a wide range of palletized products, including cement, bricks, tiles, building materials, food and beverage products, paper products, chemicals, fertilizers, and industrial goods. The appropriate packaging system depends on the product, pallet dimensions, load weight, packaging speed, and required level of protection.

5. What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

The minimum order quantity (MOQ) for stretch hood and shrink hood depends on the size, thickness, packaging requirements, and destinations.

 

Please contact us with your required stretch & shrink hood specifications and order quantity to confirm the applicable MOQ.