Many pallets and odd-shaped items are wrapped and bundled with stretch wrap to secure loads for vigorous movement and weather protection during transport. Stretch wrap is essential for the safety of goods as they are loaded and unloaded and there are many common mistakes when applying it.
Myth One – Thick wrap is better than thin wrap
Advancements in resin technology have made thinner film wraps stronger with blown octene based pre-stretch wrap. These high-performance stretch wraps have puncture resistance and elastic memory which use up to 50% less material. This allows it to be stretched much further than conventional thicker wraps which are fast becoming a thing of the past.
https://www.packline.com.au/category/83-machine-stretch-wrapMyth two – It is better to save costs with cheaper wraps
Saving costs helps the company dollar and passing on these costs to our customers helps us remain competitive. Cheaper pallet wraps often don’t save in the long run as they have a poorer performance with less flexibility and stretching distance. They can slip and loosen with extensive movement, compromising the integrity of your goods and costing your company more in the long run.
The best way to test whether your cheaper roll of plastic wrap is more cost-effective is to compare how many wraps of a pallet are achievable compared to a more expensive roll. You may find you get double the wrapping rate with the better-quality pallet wrap. Some of the thinner wraps are designed to have the same if not better holding force as their thicker contemporaries, like our Orbitwrap Save machine film.
Speak to us today for a free stretch film audit!