All types of shrink covers are directly shaped from flat LDPE tubing or gusseted LDPE pallet sleeves. Designed to fit various pallet sizes (80 x 120 / 100 x 120), they save you valuable time during packaging operations.
When combined with our storage and cutting solutions, you can store up to four different roll widths on our Multicover 935 dispenser. By using our Multicover 955 or Multicover 960 (manual and electric film sealers), you can easily cut your shrink covers to the exact length needed for your application.
When used with Ripack® professional packaging equipment, our shrink covers provide optimal protection for your palletized goods.
Find the right solution for your needs
We offer shrink covers in three main formats:
• Individual shrink covers, ready to use directly.
• Pre-cut shrink covers, sealed and rolled onto a cardboard or plastic core. These are easy to separate thanks to perforated tear lines. Each roll contains only one size of pre-cut covers.
This option is ideal when all your pallets are of the same dimensions (L x W x H). For added convenience, we recommend storing them on the Multicover 935 film dispenser.
• Custom-made shrink covers, cut from flat or gusseted tubing and sealed individually using a manual sealer (Multicover 955) paired with one of our shrink guns, or with an electric sealer (Multicover 960).
This method lets you cut and seal each cover to the exact length you need, starting from a roll whose width and thickness match your requirements.
Types of Shrink Covers by Design
• Gusseted shrink covers: These are the most common type of pallet covers. They are designed with side folds (gussets) that align with the short sides of the cover and the pallet, allowing for easy installation.
• English-style shrink covers: These resemble a bag or pouch with a single bottom seal, offering a simplified structure.
The dimensions of your shrink covers should match your pallet sizes, with a perimeter about 10% larger to ease the installation (draping), and a height about 20 cm greater to allow the excess material to be tucked under the pallet and shrunk, raised about 4–5 cm to ensure stability and proper load retention (secure strapping).
A shrink cover that is too large is easier to position over the pallet or load, but the shrinking process will take longer and consume more energy, without necessarily guaranteeing optimal load securing—since film shrinkage has its limits.
On the other hand, a shrink cover that is too tight relative to the pallet will be harder and more time-consuming to apply (especially for tall pallets), but the shrinking process will be faster and more energy efficient.
The thickness of your shrink covers should be selected based on the weight, number, variety, and shape of the loads to be secured on each pallet.
For heavy or tall loads, a thickness of 150 microns is recommended over 100 microns to ensure better resistance and stability
Whether you are sending one-off items or large quantities on a daily basis, Ripack has the solution to meet your needs for protecting your goods in shrink film. Tell us what you need and we’ll point you in the right direction.
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