Applications of POF heat shrink film in the current packaging industry

POF shrink film is considered an indispensable material in the packaging industry. Why can we affirm that? Cuong Thinh will point out the great applications of POF film. Follow the entire article to understand more about POF heat shrink film.

What is POF shrink film?
POF shrink film (Polyolefin shrink film) is a type of shrink film widely used in the packaging industry today. As its name suggests, POF film is created by heating Polyolefin resin particles. It is then shaped and through an extrusion system, film layers of different sizes and thicknesses are created.

POF shrink film is soft, thin, flexible, transparent, colorless, odorless and non-toxic. POF film is accepted by the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) as safe for food. That means POF film is allowed to be wrapped directly on food.

Types of POF shrink film today
Currently, there are 2 types of POF shrink film on the market, which are single POF shrink film and double POF shrink film

Single POF shrink film: means the shrink film has only 1 layer, symbolized as SW, used for machines with I-shaped cutters

Double POF shrink film: is the shrink film with a double fold in the middle, also known as Center-Folded, symbolized as CF.
Double POF shrink film with 2 layers is used for machines with L-shaped cutters

In terms of characteristics, these 2 types of shrink film are basically the same, the thickness and size are also the same. However, the usage of these 2 types of shrink film will be different.

Applications of POF shrink film in the current packaging industry
Packaging electronic products:
POF shrink film is used to wrap and protect electronic products such as computers, mobile phones, electronic components. This shrink film helps create a strong, scratch-resistant and waterproof protective layer.

Food packaging:
POF shrink film has good heat resistance, does not pollute food and provides high aesthetics. It is used to package products such as candy boxes, beverage bottles, frozen food containers and canned goods.

Packaging printed products:
POF shrink film is used to wrap and protect printed products such as books, flyers, paper boxes, paper bags. It helps protect products from dust, moisture and creates a beautiful glossy film.

Applications of POF shrink film

Packaging glass products:
POF film is used to package glass products such as wine bottles, perfume bottles. This shrink film keeps the product from being bumped, scratched and creates a professional packaging layer.

Packaging of consumer products:
POF film is used to package consumer products such as confectionery, toys, household products. It helps protect the product from the impact of the external environment and creates a safe and secure packaging layer.

In short, POF film has many applications in the packaging industry today. It is widely used in preserving and creating aesthetic packaging for various products.