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Preforms Are A Strong Method Of Sealing Tapered Containers

By Charlene R. Yoho

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Published: 05Mar2012
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Though manufacturers who are looking into packaging options are often pleasantly surprised at how little equipment is needed to set up their own packaging system, they are also pleasantly surprised to learn about all the different options and features that packaging offers to include various types of wrapping film, wrapping machines and things such as preforms. These last items are pretty neat, being slices of plastic tubing that has been pre-shaped or formed to become the same shape as those rubber bracelets that many people are wearing in support of various causes.

There are many other names of these bands to include shrink bands, custom bands, tamper evident bands, tamper-evident seals, safety seals, cap bands, cap seals, clear bands and seamless bands. Regardless of what one calls them, they are ideal for securely capping items; In fact, using these bands, a closing system is so secure that many organizations use it as a highly visible, easy to recognize tamper-free on containers that are tapered. Primarily, manufacturers are using these bracelet-looking seals in modern thermoformed containers and packaging deli and dairy products.

Obviously not all bands will fit and seal all sizes of tapered openings. However, this does not matter since in addition to the stock sizes that most packaging supplies companies hold, they are able to tailor make preforms of custom sizes to meet the needs of all sorts of containers. Another customization feature of bands is that manufacturers can have any brand name or motto printed upon them. Unfortunately, manufacturers need to realize that to get custom sized and printed bands it will normally take longer than it would to get an order of stock seals or bands.

The manufacturing industry is changing at a pace quicker than perhaps any other time since the dawn of the industrial revolution. Manufacturers are pushed and stretched by what operations are done abroad, while at the same time by the stateside desire of customers to buy "Made in the USA." Also, technology is forever advancing making it easier, faster and cheaper to manufacture products of all types and qualities in many different locations in the world.

However, despite all these changes and challenges, it is possible for manufacturers to successfully compete in today's world. In fact, it is a very exciting time for manufacturers, packagers and consumers due to all of the technological advancements, opening markets for businesses and increased choices for our consumers. Preforms and other wrapping and packaging features are bound to be part of this exciting world.

Check out the leading U.S. manufacturer and importer of packaging equipment and shrink film products at Preforms and you may also visit Digital Printing.

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