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Frequently Asked Questions on Shrink Wrap

Dr. Shrink is proud to offer you world class customer service. Our highly experienced staff are ready to field any question you can throw at them in the many industries of shrink wrap; marine/recreation, agricultural, construction/scaffolding, industrial, material handling, auto salvage, and many more. Below are a few common questions we receive as people are learning about shrink wrap and becoming familiar with the process.  Do you have questions? Ask us here and we will be in touch immediately!

What color shrink wrap should I use? Is there a difference?
Dr. Shrink’s premium shrink wrap comes in blue, white, and clear.
Blue absorbs sunlight allowing ice & snow to fall off of the cover easier during the winter. Used for winter storage and not recommended to be used as a transportation cover.
White reflects sunlight and harmful UV rays. Best used for transportation covers and general outside storage. White shrink wrap is also the color of choice for work enclosures and scaffolding. It provides shadow-free lighting and good color rendition.
Clear shrink wrap is commonly used for greenhouses and non-storage applications.
Know the color you need, but not the recommended mil thickness? Click below.
More on mil thickness

 

Can the heat from the heat tool cause damage?We must first mention the propane fired heat tools used in shrink wrapping must be used in accordance with the directions in the training DVD. Always remember safety first! The heat from the tool is swept over the cover, almost like spray painting, and is never left on one spot long enough to damage vinyl graphics, paint, gel coat, etc. In fact, the shrink wrap will become thin and holes will form before enough heat is transferred to damage the boat or object. If the shrink wrap should get a burn hole, and it appears the wrap is stuck to the boat, allow the wrap to cool and it will come loose by itself. Heat Tool Options

 

How do I repair tear/melt holes in the cover?
It is very easy to repair any holes that are made on a shrink wrap cover. If it is a small hole, a piece of our Heat Shrink Tape will fix it quickly. If it is a larger hole, a scrap of shrink wrap approximately 3″ larger than the hole may be taped on the original cover and lightly shrunk.Heat Shrink Tape Sizes

 

Keep the questions coming! We want you to be the best in the business. Feel free to e-mail your questions directly here, or call us anytime at 1-800-968-5147.
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Shrink Wrap Weekly Bundle 2/22 – 2/28 : Strapping Dispenser

Free Dr. Shrink Strapping Dispenser

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Place an order of $250.00 or more this week and you can receive a free Dr. Shrink Strapping Dispenser!
You must mention this bundle if you are ordering over the phone.  If ordering online, add the product to your cart, and then use promo code BUNDLE259 at checkout.
**YOU MUST ADD THE WEEKLY BUNDLE PRODUCT INTO YOUR SHOPPING CART IN ORDER FOR THE PROMO CODE TO WORK**
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Shrink Wrap Weekly Bundle 2/15 – 2/21 : Free Wrap n’ Strap Knife

Free Wrap n Strap Knife (DS-008)

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DS-008 Wrap n Strap Knife (big)
Place any size order this week and you can receive a free Wrap n Strap Knife!
You must mention this bundle if you are ordering over the phone.  If ordering online, use the promo code is BUNDLE258 at checkout.
**YOU MUST ADD THE WEEKLY BUNDLE PRODUCT INTO YOUR SHOPPING CART IN ORDER FOR THE PROMO CODE TO WORK**

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Shrink Wrap Weekly Bundle 2/8 – 2/14: Zipper Access Door

Free Zipper Access Door

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Place an order of $125.00 or more this week and you can receive a free 30″ x 36″ Zipper Access Door!  *LIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER, ONE PER WEEK*
You must mention this bundle if you are ordering over the phone.  If ordering online, use the promo code is BUNDLE257 at checkout.
**YOU MUST ADD THE WEEKLY BUNDLE PRODUCT INTO YOUR SHOPPING CART IN ORDER FOR THE PROMO CODE TO WORK**

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Shrink Wrap Weekly Bundle 2/1 – 2/7: 4″ Heat Shrink Tape

Free Roll of 4″ Heat Shrink Tape

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Place an order of $225.00 or more this week and you can receive a free roll of 4″ x 180′ Heat Shrink Tape in any color!

You must mention this bundle if you are ordering over the phone.  If ordering online, use the promo code is BUNDLE256 at checkout.

**YOU MUST ADD THE WEEKLY BUNDLE PRODUCT INTO YOUR SHOPPING CART IN ORDER FOR THE PROMO CODE TO WORK**

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Industrial & Manufacturing / Protect Your Equipment!

All types of machinery are produced, distributed, transported, and stored every day for a variety of uses. Transporting these valuable items is tricky and building custom crates is costly– not to mention road grime, scratches, and other damaging travel effects that can harm your equipment.  To protect against this happening, Dr. Shrink carries a complete line of American made shrink wrap items that can protect just about everything.

Dr. Shrink supplies shrink wrap as wide as 60 feet- with that size you can wrap an entire flatbed truck and protect it from the elements! Specialty shrink wrap is also available, such as our Volatile Corrosion Inhibiting material. Volatile Corrosion Inhibiting (VCI) shrink wrap contains additives that will prevent corrosion on metal components and electrical connections, for periods up to 2 years. While protecting both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, Volatile Corrosion Inhibiting shrink wrap will not harm glass, plastic, or other parts of assemblies. VCI shrink wrap comes in 20′ x 100′ 6 or 7-mil in white, or our new 32′ x 100′ 8 mil in gray.

Protecting your goods through shrink wrap is an investment. Dr. Shrink only supplies premium 100% virgin resin shrink wrap containing maximum UV inhibitors. This kind of quality ensures long-term usage and maximum protection.

Top Rated Accessories by Our Customers
Keep your equipment protected from rust and corrosion with our moisture inhibiting products. Our CargoDry Pak absorbs moisture vapor and reduces dew point temperature inside transport containers, boats, and other storage containers while our VCI Capsules protect electrical and mechanical components against corrosion failure. The capsules create an invisible vapor shield on metal surfaces preventing corrosion to form.
Eliminate rust and corrosion, mildew, peeling labels, and other moisture-related damages from happening during shipping and storage with Dr. Shrink’s moisture inhibiting accessories. See more accessories
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Shrink Wrap Weekly Bundle 1/25 – 1/31 : Strapping Dispenser

Free Dr. Shrink Strapping Dispenser

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Place an order of $250.00 or more this week and you can receive a free Dr. Shrink Strapping Dispenser!
You must mention this bundle if you are ordering over the phone.  If ordering online, add the product to your cart, and then use promo code BUNDLE255 at checkout.
**YOU MUST ADD THE WEEKLY BUNDLE PRODUCT INTO YOUR SHOPPING CART IN ORDER FOR THE PROMO CODE TO WORK**
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Shrink Wrap Weekly Bundle 1/18 – 1/24 : Free Wrap n’ Strap Knife

Free Wrap n Strap Knife (DS-008)

You must add this product into your cart.

 
DS-008 Wrap n Strap Knife (big)
Place any size order this week and you can receive a free Wrap n Strap Knife!
You must mention this bundle if you are ordering over the phone.  If ordering online, use the promo code is BUNDLE254 at checkout.
**YOU MUST ADD THE WEEKLY BUNDLE PRODUCT INTO YOUR SHOPPING CART IN ORDER FOR THE PROMO CODE TO WORK**

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The Dr. Shrink Strapping Advantage

The Dr. Shrink Strapping Advantage
 
When preparing to shrink wrap do not underestimate the importance of your installation accessories.  Dr. Shrink’s Woven Cord Strapping is an irreplaceable component to a shrink wrap system.  It is not only responsible for maintaining the tension of your perimeter band but it is also the backbone of your weight bearing support structure as pictured above.
 
Using a strapping system to create a support structure is
a crucial part of the
shrink wrap process when storing boats outside for long term storage.  A support structure gives the shrink wrap cover enough slope so rain, snow, ice, etc. will run off and not pile up.  It is particularly important to have the support structure extremely tight and secure so you will avoid chafing and abrasion against the object.
 
Dr. Shrink’s Woven Cord Strapping is the best choice for creating a durable support structure.  Our strapping comes in both ½ and ¾ inch widths and depending on the width has between a 750-1,000 lb break strength.  Our Strapping Dispenser fits all sizes of strapping that we carry. The strapping used in conjunction with our End and Bottom Caps and buckles (along with a couple 2×4 support boards) will give you a tight, secure, weight bearing support structure. Check out our Super Cap designed for heavy snow load. For more instruction on how to create a support structure please visit the training section of our website.
 
If you are wrapping an object that has no need for a support structure, strapping is still used as a perimeter band.  A perimeter band is essential for objects you shrink wrap because it holds the cover from rising
upward when being shrunk.  About six inches of excess shrink wrap is pulled up and over the perimeter band and the two shrink wrap pieces are then heat welded together.  The tighter the perimeter band is, the less the cover will move, so it is very important to use our Strap Tension Tool, buckles, and woven cord strapping in conjunction with one another as a complete “strapping system.”

 

Questions? Contact us!
 
Dr. Shrink, Inc.
800-968-5147 or 231-723-2685
www.dr-shrink.com
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