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Pallet cover film vs. covering hood vs. shrink cap
Pallet cover film, covering hood (pallet hood) or shrink cap: which suits your goods and your packing process?
Pallet cover film is a sheet laid over or under the load, a covering hood is a made-to-size film cap pulled over the load and typically used without shrinking, and a shrink cap is heat-shrunk tightly onto the goods, so it closes best. Parainesis manufactures all three from PE film, made to your pallet size.
Get a quoteAll three products are made from polyethylene (PE) film and protect palletised goods in storage and transit. They differ in how they are applied, how they are secured and how tightly the film closes. If you are looking for a pallet hood or a cover sheet, the table below helps you decide.
Comparison table
| Pallet cover film | Covering hood | Shrink cap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Top and bottom covering with cut flat-film sheets | Made-to-size film cap (pallet hood) for the top of the load | Tight-fitting top protection made from heat-shrink film |
| Application | Laid over or under the load | Pulled over the load, typically without shrinking | Pulled over, then shrunk on with heat |
| Securing | Typically together with stretch wrapping | Typically together with stretch wrapping | Held by the shrinking itself, fits tightly |
| Protection | Dust and rain from above, also from below as a base sheet; UV-stabilised version available | Dust, rain and dirt from above; UV-stabilised version available | Dust and rain, with a tight fit; UV-stabilised version available |
| Made to size | Yes, as sheets or on rolls | Yes, cut to pallet size plus overlap | Yes, made to pallet size |
| Choose it when | You need top and bottom covering, or prefer rolls | Goods are stored indoors on stretch-wrapped pallets, no shrink equipment is wanted and cost matters most | You need a tight, heat-shrunk fit and better weather protection, and have shrink equipment |
Decision guide: which one fits?
- Indoor storage, simple top protection? Choose the covering hood: no shrink equipment needed, stretch wrapping typically holds it in place.
- Covering both the base and the top of the pallet? Choose pallet cover film, as sheets or on rolls.
- Tight, heat-shrunk, closed protection, even for outdoor storage? Choose the shrink cap. You will need a shrink tunnel or a handheld shrink tool.
- Storing goods outdoors? A UV-stabilised version is available for all three products.
- Want your logo or an ID on the film? We flexo-print in up to 6 colours.
Production capabilities
- LDPE
- LLDPE
- MDPE
- HDPE
- recycled PE (PCR, PIR)
Our production range: LDPE 18–250 µm, HDPE 6–150 µm
Flat film up to 2800 mm, gusseted tube up to 3100 mm laid-flat width
Flexo, up to 6 colours, max. 1500 mm print width
65% of the raw materials we use are recycled
Product pages and quotes
Full technical details are on the product pages:
Frequently asked questions
Which is the most economical pallet protection?
The covering hood and pallet cover film are the simplest options, as they are typically used without shrink equipment. For indoor storage they are usually sufficient.
Which one should I choose for outdoor storage?
The shrink cap fits tightly around the load, so it closes best outdoors. A UV-stabilised version is available for all three products.
Do I need shrink equipment for shrink caps?
Yes, you need a heat source: a shrink tunnel or a handheld shrink tool. Covering hoods are typically used without shrinking, and pallet cover film needs no shrink equipment either. If you need a tight, heat-shrunk fit, the shrink cap is the right choice.
Can the film be printed?
Yes. We flexo-print in up to 6 colours with a print width of up to 1500 mm, for example your logo or an ID.
How quickly will I get a quote?
We send quotes within 1 working day. Production lead time is typically 15–20 days.
Questions & Answers
- what you would like to wrap,
- approximately how much packaging material you use,
- what timing is needed for delivery,
- whether your packaging is manual or machine-operated.
By aligning it with the usage needs, we shall elaborate a raw material mixture that meets your expectations in whole. If needed, we shall add more or rather less percentage of recycled material and other additives to it. We have over 30 years of experience and we have one of the largest raw material database available in the market.
But if you need something more... Where are there for our partners, whatever help they need in finding the packaging materials, packaging technologies available with the best possible value for money. We work so that your company can discard the nuisance of packaging. This way, you can spend the time, energy and money on it only that is worth for you regarding the specific product.
We have been on the market for a long time. We know that we wrap your profit.
Our Products
Bags and sacks production
Industrial sacks Tire bag Drawstring bags Trash bag Pellet bag Lime bag Hazardous waste bag Crate lining bag Shrink bag Sawdust bag LDPE bags HDPE lining Bag LDPE bagParainesis helps select the optimum solution to make you reach a higher margin, while quality issues disappear
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