The thickness of Shrink Wrap needed will depend on what is being shrink wrapped and what the finished wrap will experience in terms of stress after the installation. The thicker the shrink wrap, the more durable it will be. If the wrapped object will need to be transported on the open road for long distances, a thicker shrink wrap like 250 microns (10 Mil) would be strongly recommended. For scaffold shrink wrapping, 300 microns (12 mil) is typical.

Rhino Shrink Wrap is UV-stabilised and built for tough sites, but longevity depends on where it’s used, what it’s used for, and how it’s installed. Rhino films include UV Inhibitors blended into the polymer to slow sun-related brittleness and colour change. Heavier gauges and lighter colours generally last longer. Actual life varies with wind loading, abrasion, colour/thickness, and site conditions. If you’re planning long-term or high-UV use, ask us for the best film grade and setup for your project.

Stretch Wrap is a plastic wrap which is wrapped repeatedly around pallets and other stacks of boxes holding the load together during transportation. Stretch Wrap relies on elastic recovery to contract and hold tight after it is applied. Shrink wrap is a much thicker material which is applied and and then shrunk to a tight fit using a propane heat gun.

Welding and shrinking are the two main skills required to carry out almost any shrink wrap job. These skills can be taught in an hour or two. The challenge of shrink wrapping (and also the benefit) is that because it is so versatile, every project is a little different and ‘custom’. Therefore, it is one of those skills that develops with practice and experience to a variety of projects over time. We provide a range of shrink wrap training courses to get you up and running fast.

Yes, Rhino Shrink Wrap provides training to customers worldwide.

We regularly deliver online and in-person courses for scaffolders, industrial wrapping teams, and marine professionals in countries including the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Asia.

Online training: Our interactive courses can be completed remotely, giving you the same core knowledge and certification as our UK trainees.

In-person training: For larger teams or specialist applications, our instructors can travel to your location to deliver our ShrinkPass® Certified training.

Wherever you’re based, we’ll ensure you receive the same professional instruction, course materials, and certification standards as those in the UK.

The amount of shrink wrap that can be installed in a day varies depending on the type of project, access, weather conditions, and number of trained installers involved.

As a general guide, a small, well-organised team of two trained installers can typically cover 200–300 m² per day on straightforward projects such as machinery, temporary enclosures, or modular buildings. Larger, experienced crews working on open or repeatable structures may achieve 400 m² or more per day. Complex shapes, limited access, or windy conditions will naturally reduce daily output. Using Rhino Shrink Wrap® films and our training helps improve efficiency.

For project-specific estimates, our team can advise based on your site setup and goals.

Our standard warranty for shrink wrap that we install is 25 weeks subject to wind speeds up to and including 47mph. This applies to scaffolding projects.

Although we mostly provide a shrink wrap contracting service in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland we can provide our shrink wrap installation services, including shrink wrap training in any location worldwide.

The costs for shrink wrapping scaffolding depends on a range of factors including the area to be sheeted, the location of the project and whether a final seal is required. Contact us for a quotation.

Yes! Industrial grade electric heat tools are available but they require three phase electricity supply, are cumbersome to use, cost three times as much and are still only about 1/3 of the power so the job will take much longer.

Lead times depend on project size, location, and current workload, but we always aim to respond quickly and keep your project moving.

For smaller jobs or emergency weather protection, we can often mobilise a team within a few days. Larger or more complex installations may require 1–2 weeks’ notice to schedule equipment, materials, and access arrangements.

If you have an urgent requirement, contact our installations team — we’ll always do our best to prioritise time-sensitive projects or help you find a certified local installer through our approved installer network.

Printed debris netting is very similar to normal debris netting, however the weave is just a little closer to better display any logos or graphics that are printed on to it. The material used for printed debris netting is a rugged 50gsm high-density polyethylene.

We can offer a quantity discount for orders over 10 rolls or more. Contact us if you’d like an official quotation with the quantity discounts applied.

Send us your logo and any specific requirements. We’ll then generate a proof under those requirements for your approval. Only when the design has been approved, can we then start production.

We found cable ties every 30cm is usually good practice or 20cm if the weather conditions are poor, although it is entirely dependant on the environment and placement of the netting. You can purchase cable ties from us here.

Please send us your logo as a high-quality PDF or as a scalable vector graphic (Adobe Illustrator). Please note our printers cannot accept JPEGs or PNGs as they have issues when enlarging to print.

Currently, 14-20 days from acceptance of artwork & receipt of payment or your purchase order (credit accounts only).