This is for a lot of 1,000 Clear PVC Heat Shrink Bands, Tamper Evident Seals, made in the USA by Traco Manufacturing.  The size is 155mm x 35mm (6.1" x 1.4") - lay flat, clear 200 gauge PVC, temperature range is 300-350 F.  These bands do require a heat gun for this temperature range.

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Tamper Seal and Band

All manufacturers of consumable products are mandated to do everything in their power to assure consumers that they are buying safe, tamper proof, or tamper evident products. One of the most efficient ways to provide this assurance is by sealing lids and caps with a tamper shrink seal or band. Tamper evident shrink seals or bands are converted from plastic tubing to exact customer specifications. Just a few obvious advantages to packaging with tamper evident shrink bands are:

  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Secure seals
  • Tamper Evident/Proof
  • Professional appearance

Cost Effective Tamper Evident Packaging

When tamper proofing containers with caps, lids and other closures, a tamper evidentshrink band is the most cost-effective choice available. With a quick and easy application process, employees can be easily trained to apply a tamper evident packaging band,saving the manufacturer time and money. Companies around the world use tamper evident shrink bands to both save money and provide consumers with the assurance of a clean, professional, tamper seal.

Product Security and Safety

Aside from the cost effective benefits of tamper evident bands, they also provide the advantage of a secure and professional looking seal on the container. Tamper proof shrink bands are an important component in the packaging process of any product to assure consumers safety and security upon making a purchase. When using tamper evident seals, products are protected from leaks and spills. Protecting products with secure seals is one of the main reasons why suppliers around the world choosetamper evident bands to meet their packaging needs.

Tamper Evidence

When purchasing products consumers look for the assurance of a safe and secure quality product and packaging appearance is their first impression. To meet stringent consumer safety guidelines, manufacturers usually include a product guarantee on the packaging, but in order to protect themselves manufacturers take it a step further by sealing their products with a tamper evident seal. When a consumer purchases their product and the tamper evident band is in tack manufacturers know that the product has been protected in every possible way and consumers can rest assured that the product guarantee will compensate for any product issues over safety and security.


Traco SuperShrink™ Preform Shrink Bands

Also known as: shrink bands, custom bands, tamper evident bands, tamper-evident seals, safety seals, cap bands, cap seals, clear bands, seamless bands.

Perform bands are shrink sleeve bands that can be placed over packages to seal and provide tamper evidence for your products. They are preformed to fit your products and can be used to provide a secure seal for many shapes of containers and tubs. Common items that SuperShrink™ preforms are used on are:

  • Dairy products – Plastic preforms can be used on milk bottles, creamers, yogurt, cottage cheese lids, etc.
  • Fresh food products – Seals lids on containers and trays providing a safety seal and tamper proofing for fruits, salads and vegetables, etc.
  • Juices and beverages – Preform bands can seal the lid or cap – making it safe and tamper evident to comply with FDA and Homeland Security regulations.
  • Thermoformed containers – Shrink wrap plastic preforms are used to seal lids on thermoformed containers for easier manufacturing, distribution and display.

SuperShrink Preforms

Preforms Can Be Used on Practically Any type of Container or Bottle

Preforms are converted from plastic tubing and partially shaped or "pre-formed" to custom fit your bottle or container. Preforms secure caps, lids and closures with easily recognized tamper-evidence on tapering containers. Since preforms are designed to fit your bottle or container, application is fast and simple. Traco preform plastic tubing is great for dairy, deli and thermoformed containers.