Getting an accurate PE shrink film quote is faster when you provide the right information upfront. Here is the complete checklist.
Essential Information
1. Film Thickness
What thickness are you currently using? If you do not know, measure a sample with a micrometer or ask your current supplier.
Common ranges: 30–200 microns (0.03–0.20 mm).
2. Film Width
The layflat width of the film roll, in mm or inches.
3. Roll Length
How many meters (or feet) per roll? Longer rolls mean fewer changeovers.
4. Film Type
- Single wound — film comes off one side of the roll
- Center-folded — film is folded in half, used for overwrap packaging
- Tubular — continuous tube, used for bag-style packaging
5. Core Size
Standard is 3 inch (76 mm). Some machines use 2 inch or 6 inch cores.
6. Application
What are you packing?
- Bottled water / beverages
- Food cartons / trays
- Industrial products / machinery
- Furniture / building materials
Helpful Information
7. Packaging Machine Type
- Manual L-bar sealer
- Semi-automatic side sealer
- Automatic continuous motion wrapper
- Other brand/model if known
8. Shrink Tunnel Settings
- Tunnel temperature (typically 150–180°C for PE)
- Conveyor speed
9. Printing
- Plain (no print)
- Custom printed (how many colors?)
- Logo position and artwork files
10. Monthly Quantity
How many kg or rolls per month? This determines pricing tier.
11. Destination Port / Country
For accurate shipping quote:
- FOB Shanghai / Ningbo?
- CIF destination port?
- Your country and city
What If You Do Not Know All Specs?
That is fine. You can tell us:
- What you are packing (product and bundle size)
- Current film thickness if you know it
- Packaging machine brand and model
We will recommend a specification and send a sample for testing.
Sample RFQ Message Template
> We are looking for PE shrink film for bottled water multipacks (12×500ml).
> Current film: 60 microns, 400mm layflat width, 3-inch core.
> Machine: automatic side sealer, tunnel temp 160°C.
> Monthly usage: ~2,000 kg.
> Delivery to [your port/country].
> Please advise price and lead time.
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