LDPE Shrink Film
Heavy-duty polyethylene shrink film for multi-pack bundling, pallet hooding and full weather protection.
- Thickness range
- 30 – 150 µmApplication dependent
- Layflat width
- 300 – 1,600 mmSheet, tubing or gusseted hood
- Shrink ratio
- 50 – 70% MDBiased for bundling and hooding
- Shrink temperature
- 160 – 200 °CTunnel air
- Colours
- Clear, white or blackTinted and printed on request
- Mode of use
- Bundler or hooderAlso hand shrink guns on site
The Industrial End Of Shrink
LDPE Shrink Film is the heavy-gauge, high-shrink-force end of the range. Where polyolefin wraps a single retail pack, LDPE bundles twenty-four bottles into a tray-less pack, or drops over an entire pallet and shrinks down into a sealed, weatherproof hood.
Its strength is shrink force. On heating it contracts hard and holds, which is what compresses a bundle of cans or bottles into a rigid block that can be stacked, and what pulls a pallet hood tight enough to keep driven rain out of a load standing in a yard.
It is the standard bundling film for beverage, the standard hooding film for exposed pallet loads, and the economical choice wherever a pack needs to be held and protected rather than displayed.
Image is representative of the shrink film range. Layflat width, gauge and shrink ratio are built to your specification.
Key Features
High shrink force
Contracts hard on heating to compress a bundle into a rigid, stackable block.
Heavy-duty strength
Thick-gauge construction that survives forklift handling, racking and road transport.
Full weather protection
A shrunk pallet hood sheds driven rain and dust from a load standing outdoors.
Wide sealing window
Tolerant of tunnel temperature variation, which suits high-speed bundling lines.
UV grades available
UV-stabilised film for pallet hoods that will stand in direct sun for months.
Clear, tinted or printed
Opaque and printed grades for branded bundles or concealed pallet loads.
Economical per pack
The lowest film cost per bundled unit in the shrink range.
Recyclable material
Single-polymer polyethylene, recyclable through standard PE film streams.
Available Colours
LDPE shrink is produced clear, in white and black, and in the tinted range. On a bundled multipack the film is the pack’s outer surface, so colour here is as much about how the unit presents on a shelf as about concealment.
Standard colours are produced routinely and carry the normal minimum order. Colours marked to order, and any bespoke tint, need a dedicated production run — the minimum is higher and the shade is matched against a sample before we schedule it. Opacity, gauge and stretch performance are held level with the clear grade in every colour.
Built To Your Specification
Bundling and hooding film is built around the load. Printed film is common on beverage multipacks, and UV stabilisation is close to mandatory on an outdoor pallet hood.
Technical Specifications
| Material | LDPE / LLDPE blend, mono- or multi-layer |
|---|---|
| Thickness | approx. 30 – 150 micron, application dependent |
| Layflat width | approx. 300 – 1,600 mm; tubing, centre-fold or sheet |
| Length | approx. 200 – 1,000 m per roll, to specification |
| Core diameter | 76 mm (3″) ID standard |
| Shrink ratio | typically approx. 50 – 70% MD / 10 – 30% TD |
| Shrink temperature | approx. 160 – 200 °C tunnel air |
| Format | Bundling sheet, centre-fold, tubing or gusseted pallet hood |
| UV resistance | UV-stabilised grade available for outdoor pallet hoods |
| Colour options | Clear standard; white, black, tinted or printed on request |
| Packaging | Rolls on cores, boxed or shrink-wrapped and palletised |
Figures shown are indicative typical ranges for this product line and are provided for guidance only. Exact specification, tolerances, roll size and packaging are confirmed against your order — request a signed technical datasheet from our sales team before specifying.
Applications
Performance Characteristics
Industrial shrink is judged on whether the bundle holds and the hood stays sealed. These are the properties that decide it.
Shrink force
HighThe residual contraction force after cooling. This, more than shrink ratio, is what compresses a bundle into a block that can be stacked three high.
Shrink ratio
50 – 70% MDDirectional shrink, deliberately biased along the machine direction for bundling and hooding geometry.
Seal strength
Very highForce the seal withstands before peeling. On a pallet hood the seal carries the weight of the film through the shrink cycle.
Tear resistance
Very highResistance to a nick propagating — critical on a hood that is dragged over pallet corners before it is shrunk.
Puncture resistance
Very highImpact energy absorbed at protruding corners and edges, which is what heavy-gauge LDPE is bought for.
Film memory
HighStrong elastic recovery on heating, giving the hard, drum-tight finish on a bundled pack.
Optical clarity
MediumLower than polyolefin and deliberately so — this is a protective film, and opaque and printed grades are common.
Weather resistance
Full hood sealA correctly shrunk hood sheds driven rain and dust; UV-stabilised grades hold that seal through months outdoors.
Performance values are typical for the standard grade and vary with gauge, wrapping method and load profile. Ask for the test report covering your specification.
Equipment Compatibility
LDPE shrink runs hotter and longer than polyolefin. Confirm your tunnel specification and film format — sheet, tubing or gusseted hood — when you enquire.
Choosing Between The Shrink Film Grades
Three shrink film grades. LDPE is the one to specify when the job is holding and protecting rather than displaying.
| Product | Primary application | Material | Clarity | Typical equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre-Fold Shrink Film | Retail multipacks, print & media | Polyolefin or PE | High | L-sealer + shrink tunnel |
| Polyolefin Shrink Film | Food, consumer goods, gift packs | POF (cross-linked available) | Very high | Chamber sealer or tunnel |
| LDPE Shrink Film | Bundling, pallet hooding, drinks packs | LDPE | Medium | Bundling wrapper + tunnel |
Clarity, shrink ratio and seal strength are matched to the pack you are running. Send us a sample pack or its dimensions and we will recommend the grade and gauge.
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View DetailsDatasheets & Downloads
Documentation for LDPE Shrink Film is issued on request, so you always receive the revision that matches your order. Tell us the width and gauge you are specifying and we will send the current set by email — usually within two business days.
Technical Data Sheet
Full specification, tolerances and test data for the width and gauge you are specifying.
Request DocumentProduct Brochure
Product overview and application guidance, formatted for circulation internally.
Request DocumentSafety Information
Handling, storage and safe-use guidance, including material safety data.
Request DocumentCompany Catalogue
The complete Maximum Global Packaging range in a single reference document.
Request DocumentNeed something else — a compliance declaration, certificate of analysis or bespoke specification sheet? Ask our technical team.
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