What is Overwrap Film?
Overwrap film (also called overwrapping film or product wrap film) is a clear, thin plastic film used to wrap individual products or packages for protection, tamper evidence, and professional presentation. It is folded and sealed around the product to form a tight outer layer that keeps out dust, moisture, and handling damage.
Common Applications for Overwrap Films
- Food Packaging: Bakery items, confections, frozen foods, meat & poultry trays
- Retail Products: Cosmetics, toys, electronics, gift sets, multi-packs
- Pharmaceutical: OTC medications, supplement bottles, medical device packaging
- Publishing: Magazines, books, CD/DVD cases
Red Rock Overwrap Film Features
LK Packaging's Red Rock brand overwrap films are specifically engineered for consistent, dependable operation:
- Machine Compatibility: Designed for automatic L-bar sealers, flow wrappers, and overwrap machines
- Superior Clarity: Crystal-clear film showcases your products for maximum shelf appeal
- Consistent Gauge: Uniform thickness ensures smooth feeding and reliable sealing
- FDA Compliance: Safe for direct food contact applications
- Multiple Options: Available in various widths, lengths, and gauges to match your equipment
Choosing the Right Overwrap Film Gauge
Overwrap film thickness (gauge) should match your product weight and wrapping equipment:
- Light duty (40-50 gauge): Lightweight items, bakery goods, paper products
- Medium duty (60-75 gauge): Most retail products, boxed items, moderate protection needs
- Heavy duty (80-100 gauge): Heavier products, sharp edges, maximum puncture resistance
Why Buy Overwrap Film from Prism Pak?
- Wholesale Pricing: Competitive bulk rates for manufacturers and packagers
- Fast Shipping: Quick turnaround on stock items
- Quality Brands: Red Rock by LK Packaging - trusted industry leader
- Expert Support: Help choosing the right film for your equipment and application
- Volume Discounts: Better pricing on larger orders
Overwrap Film FAQs
What is overwrap film?Overwrap film is a clear, thin plastic film that is folded and sealed around a product, carton, or tray to form a protective outer wrap. It adds dust and moisture protection, tamper evidence, and a clean retail appearance, and it runs on automatic overwrap machines, flow wrappers, and L-bar sealers as well as hand-wrap stations. It is sold on rolls in a range of widths, lengths, and gauges. Is overwrap film food safe?Yes. Red Rock overwrap films are FDA-compliant for direct food contact, so they can be used on bakery items, confections, meat and poultry trays, frozen foods, and other food products without a barrier layer between the film and the food. What is the difference between overwrap film and shrink wrap?Overwrap film is wrapped and sealed tight against the product as it runs through the machine, so it does not need to pass through a heat shrink tunnel to conform. Shrink wrap is applied loose and then heated in a tunnel so the film shrinks down onto the product. Overwrap generally runs faster and is gentler on heat-sensitive items such as chocolates and baked goods, while shrink wrap conforms more tightly around irregular shapes. What gauge overwrap film do I need?Match the gauge to product weight: 40-50 gauge for lightweight items like bakery goods and paper products, 60-75 gauge for most retail and boxed products, and 80-100 gauge for heavier items or products with sharp edges that need maximum puncture resistance. Gauge is a thickness unit where 100 gauge equals 1 mil (0.001 inch), so a 75 gauge film is 0.00075 inch thick. Who uses overwrap film?Bakeries, candy and confection makers, meat and produce packers, and frozen food processors use it on trays and cartons. Retail and consumer goods packagers use it on cosmetics, toys, electronics, gift sets, and multi-packs. Pharmaceutical and supplement packagers use it on OTC medication cartons and bottles, and publishers use it on magazines, books, and disc cases. Does overwrap film work with automatic wrapping machines?Yes. Red Rock overwrap films are made for automatic L-bar sealers, flow wrappers, and dedicated overwrap machines, and the consistent gauge is what keeps them feeding and sealing reliably at production speed. Check the roll width and core size called for by your machine before ordering, since a roll that is too wide or too narrow will not track correctly. Does overwrap film provide tamper evidence?Yes. A sealed overwrap has to be torn or cut to get to the product, so any opening attempt leaves visible damage to the film. This is why overwrap is common on OTC medication cartons, supplement bottles, and gift sets where the buyer needs to see the package has not been opened. How do I order the right size overwrap film?You need three numbers: roll width, roll length, and gauge. Roll width must cover the full wrap path around your product with enough overlap for the seal, gauge is set by product weight, and length determines how often the operator changes rolls. Available widths, lengths, and gauges are listed on each product below, or call (800) 867-7476 and we will match a film to your machine. Related Packaging Products
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Order Red Rock Overwrap Films Today
Need help selecting the right overwrap film for your application? Contact our packaging experts at (800) 867-7476 or email [email protected]. We'll help you find the perfect film for your wrapping equipment and products.
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