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Why Do I Need This Box?
Both of the packages below contain 6 banker boxes. What’s the best way to ship these items? You can eliminate the box and ship in shrink film!
By using the correct shrink film with the proper equipment, you can save thousands of dollars in packaging costs without sacrificing integrity. Film bundling is a common and cost effecting method used in shipments all over the world.
All the formulas listed below are just what you need to get started:
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Metric Conversion Chart |
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Film Thickness |
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Micron to Gauge |
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(micron divided by 25,400 = gauge) |
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Roll Length |
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Gauge |
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Gauge |
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60 |
75 |
100 |
125 |
| 12.7 |
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50 |
20.3 |
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80 |
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Single Wound |
8750' |
7000' |
5250' |
4200' |
| 14 |
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55 |
21.6 |
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85 |
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Center Folded |
4375' |
3500' |
2625' |
2100' |
| 15.2 |
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60 |
22.9 |
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90 |
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| 16.5 |
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65 |
25.4 |
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100 |
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| 17.8 |
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70 |
27.9 |
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110 |
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| 19 |
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75 |
36.8 |
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145 |
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Film Width Formula |
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Pkg Height |
Formula |
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Film Width
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Manual & Semi- |
0" - 2.5" |
W + H + 2" |
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Millimeters to Inches |
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Automatic |
2.5"-4.5" |
W + H + 2.5" |
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(MM divided by 25.4 = inches) |
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L-Bar Sealers |
4.5" + |
W + H + 3" |
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Inches |
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Inches |
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10.8 |
400 |
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Automatic |
0"-3" |
W + H + 4" |
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12.8 |
425 |
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L-Bar Sealers |
3"-6" |
W + H + 4.5" |
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6" + |
W + H + 5-6" |
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Film Length
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Meter to Feet |
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Cut-Off Forumula (Bag Length) |
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(M multiplied by 3.28 = feet) |
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Pkg. Height |
Formula |
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0"- 2.5" |
W + H + 1" |
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1476 |
600 |
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2.5" - 4.5" |
W + H + 1.5" |
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4.5" + |
W + H + 2" |
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Film Weight Per Roll |
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(core not included) |
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Length (feet) X Gauge X Width (inches) |
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2500
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Parts Per Roll
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Roll Length (feet) X 12 |
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Bag Length (inches) |
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Print out a handy pocket-sized chart to take with you:
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