Zhongshan Tianchen New Materials Co., Ltd. – Your One-Stop Packaging Material Procurement Platform. Established on the foundation of extensive industry experience, Tianchen is driven by a commitment to resource integration and addressing customer needs, ensuring that it offers the finest solutions for diverse packaging requirements.
At Tianchen, We have a professional production, research and development and sales teams, so quality control is taken very seriously. The modern quality control system implemented within the company ensures that all products meet the customer’s standards. This commitment to quality, combined with large-scale production capabilities, has garnered significant favor and trust from customers. The company's experienced professionals continuously work to innovate and improve product offerings, ensuring that they always deliver the best to their clients.
Whether you need eco-friendly heat shrink films or durable labeling solutions, Tianchen is here to provide the best in the industry, combining decades of industry expertise with a passion for quality and customer satisfaction.
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The global PVC shrink film market continues to serve as the backbone of mass FMCG packaging. Due to its precise thermal properties, cost-efficiency, and ease of processing, it remains the standard choice in fast-developing markets across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Eastern Europe.
Modern automated bottling, pharmaceutical sleeving, and battery manufacturing lines depend heavily on the unique properties of uniaxially oriented PVC. Its high contraction rate at relatively low temperatures allows high-speed wrapping tunnels to run without heat damage to underlying products.
Working in compliance with international regulatory bodies (like FDA and REACH), state-of-the-art PVC formulations have phased out harmful heavy metals. Modern stabilizers ensure safety, durability, and robust surface insulation qualities across all industrial applications.
A critical breakdown of properties across various shrink film polymers. Selecting the correct chemistry is essential for optimizing cost, shrinkage ratio, and optical clarity under high-speed wrapping operations.
| Polymer Type | Shrink Temp Range | Max Shrinkage (TD) | Tensile Strength | Primary Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) | 110°C - 150°C | Up to 50% - 60% | High (MD/TD) | High clarity, low cost, easy to control shrinkage curve. |
| POF (Polyolefin) | 130°C - 170°C | Up to 60% - 70% | Excellent | Highly puncture-resistant, FDA-approved for direct food contact. |
| PE (Polyethylene) | 140°C - 180°C | Up to 50% | Extreme | High structural strength, ideal for heavy-duty freight/crates. |
| OPP/CPP (Polypropylene) | N/A (Heat Seal Only) | Minimal | Very High | Outstanding moisture barrier, rigidity for retail packages. |
For cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and high-value consumer goods, PVC heat-shrink sleeves provide a reliable tamper-proof barrier. Their high printing compatibility allows them to serve as both branding elements and safety seals.
Due to its excellent dielectric properties, PVC is extruded into thin-walled shrink tubes for wrapping batteries (such as 18650/21700 packs), capacitor casings, and terminal connections. It isolates electrical charges while offering abrasion protection.
From grouping consumer goods like bottled drinks to keeping tape packages consolidated, our custom-formulated films offer superior holding tension, minimizing transit shifts and damage.
The shrink wrap industry is undergoing a structural transition. Sustainable chemistry dictates that PVC processing must adapt by adopting eco-friendly, bio-based plasticizers and zero-halogen alternatives for specific markets.
Zhongshan Tianchen New Materials Co., Ltd. is leading this change by focusing on downgauging research—producing thinner films that offer the same structural strength and shrink performance. This reduces overall plastic usage, lowers transport footprint, and cuts operational expenses for large-scale packaging plants.
Our technical roadmap emphasizes high-performance co-extruded films that shrink uniformly under reduced heat-tunnel temperatures, saving up to 15% in operational energy consumption.
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) typically shrinks at lower temperatures (between 110°C and 150°C) and is more rigid, making it suitable for box wrapping, battery sleeves, and CD/DVD packaging. POF (Polyolefin) is highly puncture-resistant, stays flexible post-shrinkage, and is FDA-approved for direct food contact. POF also does not emit corrosive odors during sealing.
Yes, PVC is designated as Resin Identification Code #3. While it is recyclable, municipal recycling programs vary in their capability to process flexible PVC. Tianchen promotes clean industrial waste segregation, ensuring all PVC offcuts are collected and pelletized for secondary product manufacturing.
To ensure long-term shelf life, store rolls in a temperature-controlled environment below 25°C (77°F) away from direct sunlight, overhead heat sources, or high humidity. Exposure to elevated storage temperatures can cause the film to shrink while still on the roll, leading to roll distortion and feeding problems during packaging runs.
The optimal film thickness depends on the weight, shape, and distribution requirements of the packaged product. Light items (like CDs or small cosmetic products) generally require thin films (15 to 19 microns), whereas heavy multi-packs, industrial components, or sharp items need thicker barrier films ranging from 25 to 50 microns to prevent tearing during shipment.
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