Key worlds: Stretch Wrap, stretch film, stretch wrap film, high performance stretch wrap film
Article author: Sue Su
As you may already know, stretch wrap comes in many sizes, styles and thickness, and is not easy to determine which one to use for your products.
Smaller diameter rolls are great for small packages with low volume establishments. They measure between 2″ and 5″ in width. This type of stretch wrap is usually used with just one hand.
High Performance stretch wrap film that rolls with widths ranging between 12″ to 18″ are often dispensed by hand. These widths are for short loads, or for loads which only the top or the bottom need to be wrapped.
Larger stretch film rolls, 20″ wide, are designed for use by pallet wrapping machines. This type of stretch films are more efficient wrapping and can reduce waste.
Stretch film also has different thickness of the plastic film called gauge. The typical gauges for stretch wrap range from 63 to 80.
The level of thickness determine how much the wrap can stretch without the risk of puncturing. Certainly lighter gauges are better for small, lighter loads and heavier gauges are for bigger, heavier loads.
Consider the following before buying stretch film:
· 30 Gauge for loads up to 800 pounds
· 63 Gauge for loads up to 1300 pounds
· 70 Gauge for loads up to 1600 pounds
· 80 Gauge for loads up to 2200 pounds. This thickness of stretch wrap is the most common one.
There are five things to consider for choosing the right stretch film for pallets.
- Load Size
There are three types of load size:
· Type A: This type of loads are the easiest loads to wrap. They have a uniform shape and they do not have puncture points.
Type B: This type of loads are not as uniform as Type A, and they have several film puncture points. Usually each pallet contains two to three products destined to the same location. The stretch film has to be a high performance stretch wrap.
· Type C: This type of loads are a nightmare, no two loads are the same. The size and shape of the load range are all over the place. They have several puncture points and there is a difference between the load and the pallet size. The stretch film selection is very important.
2. Equipment
To determine which type of stretch film to use you need to consider the type of equipment you are using.
For example, you require a high performance stretch film if you are using fully automatic high speed stretch wrapper machine.
3. Product
To select which stretch film type, gauge and the number of wraps you need, you have to determine the type of products you are wrapping. Consider the weight of the pallet load.
4. Special Needs
You need to ask the client if they need a special requirement, such as a one side cling or UV colored stretch wrap
So here you go, the five main considerations for choosing the right stretch film for pallet.
If you have any comment, or require further information about stretch film, feel free to contact our sales team.
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Shenzhen World Packing Industrial Ltd
Stretch Film & Packing Tape Specialist , Top China manufacturer
