{"id":12058,"date":"2025-11-24T14:06:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T13:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ripack.com\/?p=12058"},"modified":"2025-11-24T15:43:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T14:43:39","slug":"5-common-mistakes-when-shrink-wrapping-and-how-to-avoid-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ripack.com\/en\/non-classe-en\/5-common-mistakes-when-shrink-wrapping-and-how-to-avoid-them\/","title":{"rendered":"5 common mistakes when shrink-wrapping\u2026 and how to avoid them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shrink-wrapping with film is a simple and effective solution to protect pallets, machines, boats or worksites. But like any thermal process, a few bad habits can quickly waste time, damage the film\u2026 or even create holes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"869\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ripack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9.-Ripack-3000-with-palet-and-black-hose-2-869x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12061\" style=\"width:453px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9.-Ripack-3000-with-palet-and-black-hose-2-869x1024.png 869w, https:\/\/ripack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9.-Ripack-3000-with-palet-and-black-hose-2-254x300.png 254w, https:\/\/ripack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9.-Ripack-3000-with-palet-and-black-hose-2-768x905.png 768w, https:\/\/ripack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9.-Ripack-3000-with-palet-and-black-hose-2-1303x1536.png 1303w, https:\/\/ripack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/9.-Ripack-3000-with-palet-and-black-hose-2-1737x2048.png 1737w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 869px) 100vw, 869px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are 5 very common mistakes we see in the field,  and more importantly, how to avoid them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Holding the flame too close to the film<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The problem:<\/strong><br>When you hold the shrink gun too close to the film, the heat is too concentrated. The result is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>film that burns through or gets holes,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>overconsumption of film,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an uneven, unprofessional finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to avoid it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respect the recommended distance (usually around 30 to 40 cm).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the gun moving continuously, as if you were \u201csweeping\u201d the surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always start by heating the thickest areas (corners, folds) instead of insisting on one fixed point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Heating the same area for too long<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The problem:<\/strong><br>Even at the right distance, staying too long on one spot creates over-thicknesses, burns or holes in the film. You lose quality, strength and time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to avoid it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep moving constantly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work in sections: first the base of the pallet, then the sides, then the top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a wide back-and-forth motion rather than small, jerky movements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the overall shrink result before \u201ctouching up\u201d details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Using an unsuitable film (too thin, too thick or wrong format)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The problem:<\/strong><br>A film that doesn\u2019t match your needs leads to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>repeated tearing if the film is too thin,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>wasted time shrinking if the film is too thick,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an unattractive or poorly covered wrap if the size isn\u2019t right.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to avoid it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Define your needs: load weight, storage duration, exposure (indoor \/ outdoor \/ sea \/ UV).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust the thickness (\u00b5m) to the type of application: a light pallet ? a machine exported in a container.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a cover or sleeve size that matches the real dimensions of the products, to avoid excess material or excessive tension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Not preparing the pallet or the area properly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The problem:<\/strong><br>Even with the best shrink gun, a poorly prepared pallet will only give an average result:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>edges sticking out,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sharp corners piercing the film,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>unstable loads that move during transport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to avoid it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check the stability of the load before wrapping (brace if needed).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove or protect sharp edges (corners, metal parts).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Position the cover or film correctly before starting to shrink, using a pallet riser if necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure the pallet is accessible all around so the operator can move freely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shrink-wrapping problems are rarely caused by the equipment alone: they usually come from small habits, approximate movements or an unsuitable film. By correcting these 4 points, you improve safety, the final appearance and the overall cost of your operations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flame \/ film distance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heating time on the same spot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Film selection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Load preparation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, feel free to contact our team on <a href=\"https:\/\/ripack.com\/en\/contacts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shrink-wrapping with film is a simple and effective solution to protect pallets, machines, boats or worksites. But like any thermal process, a few bad habits can quickly waste time, damage the film\u2026 or even create holes. Here are 5 very common mistakes we see in the field, and more importantly, how to avoid them. 1. 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