Frequently asked questions

We put at your disposal this “Frequently Asked Questions” to support you in your project. Tips for a better shrink wrapping, gas consumption, regulation and many other topics will be covered in this page.

How many pallets will I be able to shrink wrap with a 13 kg bottle of gas ?

What does the date on the gas hose delivered with your Ripack heat shrink gun mean ?

Shrink wrap film and the environment

How should I protect a product with flat film ?

How best to protect my pallet with a shrink wrap cover ?

How to choose the right wrap or film ?

What should I need to know before to transform my shrink gun for natrual gas using ?

Do you make electric Ripack shrink guns?

Which type of gloves should I use with Ripack shrink guns?

My regulator no longer works. If I release the red button, the gas cuts out automatically.

What gas do Ripack products use?

What is the lifespan of a piezo?

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