Shrink & Pallet Wrap | Shrink Film

When secure, tamper-evident packaging is essential, shrink film offers a durable and versatile solution. Used widely for wrapping pallets, bundling goods, and sealing retail items, shrink film tightens uniformly around products when heat is applied, creating a protective layer that enhances product integrity and appearance.

At Pack King, we’ve been supplying shrink & pallet wrap solutions to Australian businesses since 1989. Whether you’re after rolls for manual heat gun use or film for automated shrink tunnels, we carry a full range of shrink film options, along with the equipment and advice to ensure it’s applied properly.

Your Source for Shrink Film and Wrapping Supplies

We stock shrink film suitable for various applications across warehousing, manufacturing, food packaging, retail, and logistics. Our shrink films are available in a variety of formulations, including:

Polyolefin Shrink Film

A strong, clear, and flexible shrink material ideal for packaging consumer products such as books, electronics, cosmetics, and boxed goods.

High clarity and glossy finish
FDA-approved for food contact
Seals easily and shrinks at lower temperatures
Excellent for irregularly shaped products

PVC Shrink Film

Used primarily in non-food applications, PVC shrink film is stiffer and better suited to smaller packages where tight, rigid presentation is required.

Cost-effective and easy to handle
High shrink rate with fast results
Suitable for display packaging and retail

Shrink Pallet Covers and Sheeting

Used for covering pallets or large industrial items. Shrinks tightly with a gas heat gun to secure loads for transport or outdoor storage.

Weather-resistant and UV-protective
Adds stability and reduces theft risk
Ideal for export or warehouse storage

All shrink films are available in different roll widths, thicknesses, and centre-folded or single wound formats to suit your machinery or manual operation.

Applications of Shrink & Pallet Wrap

Shrink film is suitable for a wide range of product types and industries. Typical uses include:

Wrapping retail and promotional packs
Unitising smaller items for easier handling
Tamper-proofing cartons or boxes
Wrapping hardware, printed material, and kits
Securing large items or pallets in shrink sleeves or bags
Weatherproofing export shipments

Shrink wrapping not only improves presentation but also protects items against moisture, dust, and tampering. With the right shrink film, your product is better protected and more professionally presented.

Shrink Wrapping Equipment and Accessories

To help apply your shrink film quickly and consistently, we also supply:

Gas Heat Guns – Ideal for pallet covers and industrial shrink sheeting
Electric Heat Guns – Great for smaller, light-duty jobs
Shrink Tunnels – Automated solutions for consistent, high-volume shrink wrapping
L-Bar Sealers – Manual sealers that work well with centre-folded film rolls
Workstations, Dispensers & Accessories – Improve safety and efficiency on the packing bench

We’re happy to help you set up a complete shrink wrapping system or recommend compatible tools and film based on your production volume and packaging goals.

Why Choose Pack King for Shrink Film?

Operating Since 1989
We’ve worked with manufacturers, packers, and logistics businesses across Australia for over three decades.
Owner Operated
Speak directly with Ron for product guidance based on real-world application, not sales talk.
Melbourne Showroom & Stock on Hand
Visit our showroom in Bayswater or call for immediate dispatch. We keep core film lines and heat tools in stock year-round.
Australia-Wide Supply
No matter your location, we’ll get the product to you quickly and reliably.
Best Price Guarantee
We won’t be beaten on price for the same product, guaranteed.

From single rolls to full shrink film systems, Pack King delivers the advice and supplies you need to get results you can rely on.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What’s the difference between shrink film and stretch wrap?
A: Shrink film is applied loosely and then shrunk tightly with heat, forming a protective layer around the item. Stretch wrap is pulled tightly during application without heat, typically used for stabilising pallets.

Q: What type of shrink film is best for retail packaging?
A: Polyolefin shrink film is ideal for retail use. It offers clarity, durability, and is food-safe, making it suitable for cosmetics, DVDs, and boxed goods.

Q: Can shrink film be used with a heat gun?
A: Yes. For manual jobs or pallet shrink covers, a gas-powered or electric heat gun can be used. We supply both tools and accessories for efficient use.

Q: Do I need a machine to use shrink film?
A: Not always. Smaller jobs can be done manually with a heat gun. Larger operations may benefit from a shrink tunnel or semi-automatic machine for consistency and speed.

Q: Is shrink film safe for food packaging?
A: Polyolefin shrink film is food-safe and approved for direct food contact. PVC is not recommended for food-related applications.

Q: What roll sizes and thicknesses are available?
A: We stock various widths and gauges suitable for light, medium, and heavy-duty jobs. Let us know your application, and we’ll recommend the best format.

Q: Does shrink film protect against moisture and dust?
A: Yes. Once shrunk, the film forms a sealed barrier that protects against external contaminants, making it ideal for both display and storage.

Q: Can you help set up a shrink wrapping system?
A: Absolutely. We can recommend film, tools, sealers, and layout advice based on your workspace, volume, and budget.

Q: Do you offer PVC shrink film?
A: Yes. We stock PVC film for non-food applications such as printed products, kits, and boxed goods where a stiff, clear finish is preferred.

Q: How do I order shrink film or tools?
A: Call us on (03) 9720 0425 or email ron@kinggroup.com.au. We’ll help you find the right film and organise fast shipping Australia-wide.

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Shrink Film Accessories

Shrink film is available in perforated bag on a roil form of different heights, according to your load height (remember to add another 600 mm for the top overlap and another 200 mm if capturing the pallet also).

Various film gauges are available, but they need to be 100um minimum. The reason being that as you apply heat, the film shrinks as it absorbs the heat. Thin film can ignite easily.

The secret is NEVER to keep heat in one place. It is necessary to keep the gas gun moving at all times. You will have to move over the same spot many times, putting a little heat into it every time. A broad brush movement, as you move around the pallet is the answer to uniform shrink wrapping.

You will see the film change from limp to taught as the flame hits it. The aim is to pull taught broad swathes, rather than linger in one spot.

If you are capturing the load to the pallet, then allow excess film to fall below the pallet, and have the load pallet sitting on one or more pallets that are not square to the load pallet, so that the corners of the load pallet are exposed.

Using your hardwood stick (you can wet it if you prefer), push the corners under the pallet, then apply heat to seal the flaps together. If you shrink the body of the load first, the corners will rise up past the pallet. Optionally, you can fold the plastic under the pallet corner then staple them before applying heat.

Shrink film also comes as a perforated or continuous gusset on a roll, The gusset allows the roll to present no longer than 1200 mm wide. Unfolding it, presents as a square of 1200 mm.

If on a continuous roll, you will need to seal the top cut end. Pulling the amount you need off the roll, cut, then lay it down on a clean floor, find a hardwood beam and lay it 50 mm below the top edge. This prevents the various edges from moving apart, as they cannot move past the wooden bar. Using your gas gun, spread the flame between the folds, using a stick of hardwood, to push the various layers together until they seal as one line. Be careful not to touch the hot melted plastic. Wait a few moments until it cools, before you check for seal integrity.

Optionally, you can spread the film out to its full width and seal the top edge that way. Each has its merits.

Gas guns are supplied with or without the necessary hose and regulator. The gas bottle is the same type as used with your barbeque. Your local gas supplier can also supply you with hoses (pick a long one, to save you moving the gas bottle around). Ask for the appropriate fittings, regulator, blow back valve, pressure gauge – as required. Tell them what you need it for, as they may recommend a hose spiral covering to prevent wear and tear, or a sturdier hose. It is also a good idea to have a spare gas bottle on hand for when that first one runs out – usually mid wrap!

REMEMBER, that you are dealing with a powerful open flame, so provide personal protection such as welders gloves, safety goggles, long pants, appropriate footwear, etc., along with a tested fire extinguisher.

Also be aware to keep others away from the area you are working in by erecting a portable barrier, with a warning sign: DO NOT ENTER – OPEN FLAME AREA. Never use in a confined space and where fumes from chemicals can start a blaze or where litter can catch fire.

People have been burnt as an operator inadvertently swung around a gas gun to greet a visitor, or his phone has rung and he has forgotten to turn off the gas gun that is still playing on the load.

Film can catch fire, so have a watered rag on hand to instantly smother the area. If an area of film is holed, you can patch it up using a large oversized section of film to cover the hole then gently seal the hole edges.

Goods and factories can catch fire, so be aware and very careful about using gas guns. If unsure, please talk to us about the job and possible options.

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