FAQ
No. Shrink wrapping is actually easier than most shipping methods. Please refer to our training video for tips.
Zormot offers a couple different products that can help with that - desiccant and vents. Please refer to our website for the desiccant formula usage. A minimum of 4 vents should be used when wrapping a smaller boat or vessel, and 8 or more for larger boats/vessels.
The heat tool must be used according to the manufacturer's directions. Be sure that the heat tool is not used in one spot for an extended period of time and use a sweeping motion without going over the shrink film too much. Otherwise it will thin the wrap too much and holes may occur.
Holes are a common occurrence in shrink wrapping. If you experience small holes, simply patch them with a piece of tape that is big enough to cover the hole. If you end up with a larger hole or tear, use a piece of shrink film as a patch. Cut the piece big enough to cover the hole and still be able to shrink it. Hold it with tape and weld the film patch to the item you are shrinking.
Of course! We stock zippers that are designed to allow access and inspection of the wrapped item. Just tape the zipper on the item you have shrink wrapped and cut an access hole through the shrink wrap inside the zipper.
We have a number of items to make whatever you are shrink wrapping easier. We stock:
A woven poly strapping for a tie down or holding the film to a pallet
Buckles to hold the strapping tight
A tensioning tool to pull the strapping tight
Safety cutters for easily cutting the film
Gloves to protect arms and hands during the shrink process
Tape for holes or seams
Desiccant to absorb moisture
And much more! Refer to our website for all of our in-stock items or specialty items. Better yet, call or email any of our friendly and helpful team members for any hints or help you might need.
We monitor the quality of each and every run of shrink film. Because we manufacture most of our shrink wrap above industry standards, Zormot stands behind the products we sell. We believe them to be superior to others in the market.
Zormot has friendly and professional customer service representatives available to help you determine the shrink wrap that will suit your needs. Always obtain as much information as possible about your application so we can best assist you. Whether the shrink wrap is for containment, machinery, marine, vehicles, shipping domestic, export, open truck, closed truck, container, or flat bed, we will be sure you receive the best advice for all your wrapping/shipping needs.
It is very important to stop wind from entering the package, thereby causing blow-off.
No, that is the wonderful thing about shrink wrapping. When applied correctly, it eliminates the need for tarps, therefore saving time and money. Most freight companies have an additional tarp charge, (or it could be added as a hidden cost) and, worst of all, tarps are usually dirty and full of holes, which could compromise what you are shipping. Use shrink wrap and ditch the tarp!
Yes, it can! That is why it is imperative to take safety precautions, keep a fire extinguisher handy, and to not hold the heat in one position for too long.
This is explained in Zormot's introduction video. Welding together two pieces makes wrapping large objects a breeze.
Either tape all the seams with Zormot’s tape, heat the tape slightly after applying to seal the adhesive, or put a “bra” in the front if the package. By welding a large piece of film over the front you eliminate those seams most likely to fail due to wind resistance.
It depends on the item being shipped. However, if the shipment is not going to be in long term storage, we suggest our normal domestic method with vents and an inspection door. If you are uncertain, we are here to help you make that decision.
NO! In fact, quite the opposite. If one or more of the components were to come loose or drop off during shipment, the shrink wrap would actually contain the part until its arrival.
Some of our customers use one, both, or neither. Think of these products as added insurance for your items. How much is enough and how much is too much? The additional cost is minimal for adding these products. Remember, for the best protection, think good…better…best and purchase accordingly.
Zormot has heat tools available that we load out for just those types of emergencies. Call us at 1-800-459-5422, and we will send one out to you right away.
We have a rental program available strictly for these situations. We charge $50/day for the heat tool kit rental and $75/day for the kit with extension. These charges are assessed when the heat tool reaches its destination, not during travel.
You may call and talk with one of our trained technicians, or simply send the tool to us. We can usually prepare a quote, then repair the tool, and return it to you within 24 hours.
You need to use our inspection zipper doors. They are 36”x36” poly zippers which allow easy access. This is also good for shipment into Canada and Mexico.
No, this is one excellent benefit of shrink wrap. If you need valuable floor space and you’re unable to ship right away, you can move a wrapped package outside until shipping is required. This is not a long-term solution unless your item is wrapped for it.
Interact VCI is a resin additive extruded into our specific blend of polyethylene film, which, when applied to a commodity for export shipment, inhibits corrosion through the disposition of vapor on ferrous parts. The surface is protected without affecting the electrical or mechanical properties of the part. In laboratory tests identical Carbon Steel C1010 test coupons were placed in 0.010 thick LDPE bags, manufactured from film with and without Interact VCI concentrate (3%): the components were subjected to an environment of 100% relative humidity at 100F° for twelve (12) weeks. The coupons in the Interact VCI modified film were rust free, even though condensation was inside the bags.
The use of VCI film or VCI paper with a .008 or .010 gauge film and 8408 corrosion inhibitor provides excellent protection with or without crating and/or flat rack applications.
No, if oxygen is introduced into the package, you will lose protection.
You can call a manufacturer that recycles, and they will take it. You can also check with a local recycler to see if they will take it. The symbol for our film is LDPE #4. We do not use recycled plastic - our shrink wrap is manufactured from 100% virgin resin.