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    Stretch film  is a very popular tool in many industries and Huitong Plastic Packaging is here to share five different ways stretch film can be used in your business and why it's a must-have! If you want to protect your goods in the safest and most secure way possible, stretch film is the best choice for you.   1. Protecting your products and goods Have you ever shipped something just to break the box it was in? Or perhaps you've stored goods in a warehouse or storage facility that is not climate controlled? These are just some of the ways stretch film can help you and your business.   Keeping your goods dry and free from pests and other damaging possibilities is important for many reasons. Your goal is to deliver or use the product in its intended condition so that your customers receive what they want and your supplies are ready for use. This can save you time, money and your reputation with your customers.   2. Packaging irregularly shaped items Irregularly shaped items a

As you dig into labeling options for your product container, you'll see one term pop up again and again:   BOPP . It stands for biaxially oriented polypropylene and it's an incredibly popular label material. There are countless benefits to choosing BOPP for your product label —  printability, durability and customizability, just to name a few. Like anything, BOPP has its limitations, but across container types, product categories and label designs, you'll find BOPP specified as the facestock more times than not.     What, exactly, is BOPP? BOPP is polypropylene film which is stretched in both machine and cross directions during production. And a lot of the differences between BOPP and other films can be traced back to this manufacturing method.   BOPP vs. other films The biaxial orientation of  BOPP material  aligns the polymer chains, increasing the film's modulus and tensile strength. Machine-direction oriented (MDO) films, which are stretched in only one direction, a

    A power quality analyzer  is a device used to measure electric power signals in order to determine the load’s ability to function properly with that electric power. A power quality analyzer is incredibly helpful, both commercially and in regular, everyday life. Without the correct electric power, electrical equipment may fail prematurely or malfunction. When do you need a power quality analyzer? Do you know there’s an electrical issue, but aren’t sure where it is coming from? This happens quite a bit, especially in a large commercial setting. These so-called “mystery disturbances” are upsets to a processor-sensitive equipment operation that don’t seem to correspond to any identifiable source of power disturbance, but are able to be identified with a power quality analyzer. It could be ground loops, lightning, high-speed transients, or even common-mode electrical noise that is the original cause of the problem. If one of these is the problem, you won’t be able to correctly find it w

      Gas ball valves  follow the same principles of other ball valves, they are mostly two-piece construction and feature a ¼ turn shut off. That being said, they are not your standard ball valve. Gas ball valves require CSA approval in order to be used in combustible gas applications. In this blog we will explore more about this rating, testing, and some special features of gas ball valves.   Ratings make all the difference The ratings for gas ball valves are set by CSA. There are different ratings depending on installation location (indoor vs. outdoor) and country (Canada vs. USA). •  Outdoor Gas Ratings For a gas valve to be installed outdoors it must have CAN 3.16 approval in Canada and BRS125G approval in the USA. •  Indoor Gas Ratings The CSA gas ratings for indoor approvals are ½ PSI and 5G. Just as it sounds, valves with these ratings can be installed indoors only. Both Canada & the USA use the same ratings for indoor valves. There are two different ratings because they ha

Quick-connect couplers   are accessories designed for quick and easy wiring changes. They can be connected and disconnected without the use of tools or lost product. This eliminates the need to close valves, remove trapped gas or vent the system. As they can be replaced without losing anything from the line, there is no need to recharge them.   These types of couplers are designed to save. Product loss can be reduced as they reduce or eliminate liquid spillage. The speed and convenience of changing lines with quick couplers saves labour time and also saves production uptime by connecting your machine to the fluid line quickly.   Any time lines must be disconnected and reconnected more than once a week, use quick couplers. If you are unsure whether  quick connectors  are available in your facility, here are some examples of what is currently in use.   1. Manufacturing Many manufacturing operations require air, lubrication and control lines running to different locations on the productio

The cost and preferences for building  badminton courts  will vary. It is based on many factors like quality, purpose, material availability, vendors etc. But lets consider only factors that affect the way the game is actually being played. The difference in the construction of badminton courts varies primarily based on the material used for the flooring of the court. As such, there are three  types of courts  – Wooden, synthetic and cement. In this piece, we’ll look at why some surfaces are preferred over the rest for mainstream use. Cement and Polished stone aren’t built for humans Concrete courts and polished stone courts have poor bounce and shock absorption. They also become slippery, if there is dust on them. People with weak knees and ankles should avoid playing for long periods of time on these courts, as the impact can hurt the knees, ankles, shinbone and feet. This leaves us with wooden and synthetic flooring materials as the only obvious choices. The problems with wooden cou

Stop Start, also known as Idle Stop Start (ISS), is a technology which is common in modern vehicles. Stop Start is a fuel saving technology which reduces a vehicle’s fuel consumption & emissions by switching the engine off while the vehicle is stopped. This innovative technology is beneficial for the planet and the wallet.  Here’s your guide to understanding the technology behind Stop Start systems and Stop Start batteries: ​ What is Stop Start technology? Modern vehicles with Stop Start systems can detect when the vehicle is not moving and subsequently shut down the engine in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption. These features of Stop Start technology are particularly beneficial for those instances where the vehicle is stopped traffic lights, as it eliminated the unnecessary idling of the engine while waiting for a green light. In the same scenario, the engine in vehicles without Stop Start technology would continue to idle, wasting fuel and emitting poll

  A question we are often asked by new skaters is "What is the difference between recreational skates and  freestyle skates ?" When deciding between the two, the first thing to consider is what kind of skater you want to be. Are you a person who wants to have fun, relax and skate for fitness? If so, you'll probably want recreational skates. If you want to skate on the street and learn how to do some tricks, then freestyle/city skating might be a better choice. Let's take a look at some of the main differences between skates. Frames Recreational skates tend to come with a longer frame, with more wheel spacing compared to freestyle skates. This longer wheelbase is more stable and helps not only beginners learn, but also experienced skaters improve their speed. Recreational frames also tend to be lighter, as they have more cutouts to reduce weight. Freestyle skates tend to have shorter frames, and they almost always put the wheels together as tightly as possible. A short