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Shrink Wrapping
a Pallet Bag:
Shrink the Bottom of the Pallet First:
1. Ignite the heat tool and hold it approximately 15 - 20 cm from
the film surface.
2. Move once around the entire pallet applying the heat to the
bottom edge of the bag and using the air velocity to blow it
under the pallet. Shrink the film so that it grasps the underside
of the pallet firmly. In doing so, the bag is locked to the pallet
and thereby securing the load.
Shrink the Sides of the Pallet Next:
1. Shrink one side at a time by holding the gun approximately
15 - 20 cm from the film surface. Shrink the side by sweeping
the gun smoothly across the bottom in a side to side motion.
2. Move up a foot and sweep back and continue sweeping across
the face moving up with every sweep until the side is
finished. The film wrinkles ahead of the gun as the film
behind begins to shrink. It is important that the heat tool be
kept in motion at all times.
3. As one side is completed, move to the next, each time
beginning at the bottom and working your way up as you
move from side to side.
4. The top of the pallet is shrunk last and requires less heat than
the sides. This is due to the heat transfer from heat shrinking
the other four sides first.
5. The pallet is now ready for shipment. Lift truck forks may be
driven through the film where it covers the bottom of the
pallet.
