Stretch Wraps and Palletizing
Pallet Wrap
Pallet wrap is a highly elastic plastic film used to cover and bind items. Most commonly, it is made from linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) resin, which is artificially made from petrochemical products. Stretch wrap is widely used in packaging due to its convenience, non-toxicity and stability. The elastic recovery or elasticity of the film secures the product and ensures a firm bond.
Often used when bundling various products, but can also be used to pack bundles of small items. Pallet wrap clings firmly to itself and is used by millions of companies around the world.
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Product Types
Hand Pallet Wrap
Ideal for smaller loads, requires manual application, providing flexibility and control.
Machine Pallet Wrap
Designed for automated wrapping, it serves larger pallets with efficiency and consistency.
Functions of Pallet Wrap
Pallet wrap provides lots of advantages in different aspects of your business. Some of them can be listed as follows:
Improve product stability
Protection against moisture and dust
Sun protection (UVI stretch film)
Invulnerability and deterrence against package theft
More efficient unit load storage
and handling
Extend the shelf life of some foods
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Advantages of Using Pallet Wrap
Between most of the packaging supplies, pallet wrap is a superior product to use when all things considered. Its main advantages are listed below, let’s check them out together.
Reliable Protection
Efficient & cost-effective
Neatness
Guaranteed Roll Length
Recyclability
How to select stretch wrap?
The choice should be based on many factors, but first and foremost, each should be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Package Characteristics
Would you like to ship small or large packages at once? For small items such as foods and cosmetics where appearance is important, we recommend that you consider a transparent and glossy wrapping film. Durability, on the other hand, is important when transporting multiple large boxes.
Product value
For expensive items such as luxury goods and electronic equipment, consider using opaque black pallet wrap. Coloured clear plastic wrap can be applied to low-priced products where fraud prevention is still important.
Cost considerations
The amount of pallet wrap used, the presence of special properties, and the need for machinery all directly affect packaging costs.
Load weight, profile, and height
In general, heavier loads require thicker pallet wrap or multiple layers thereof. Box stacking also needs to be optimised and linked. Therefore, the roll of pallet wrap should be suitable for heavy-duty use.
Production speed and need to use machines
For small businesses handling fewer than 100 pallets daily, opting for hand pallet wraps is practical. Larger volumes are best managed with semi-automatic or automatic stretch film machines. Hand wraps are thinner but offer improved stickiness, enhancing logistics efficiency. The clinginess boosts load stability and facilitates secure connections without tape. Thickness is crucial for tear and puncture resistance, directly impacting fracture strength.
Optical characteristics
Optical properties in stretch wrap, like transparency, colour, lustre, and UV light removal, impact its interaction with light. Pallet wrap can be opaque or transparent. Transparency affects how items appear when covered, influencing clarity and facilitating barcode scanning for efficiency. The coloured stretch wrap has two main functions in logistics. First, it can be used to organise and identify different palettes. Second, it allows for tamper protection.
Destination and mode of transport
The distance the package travels is a very important consideration when deciding which stretch wrap to use. When transporting large volumes over long distances, the speed of travel and the mode of transport that determines the bumps are increasingly important. Strong materials are needed for distant targets, especially rough trips.
Pallet Wrap Terminology You Should Know
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F.A.Q.
-To protect the product from dust, dirt and moisture
-To protect products from ultraviolet rays
-To extend the shelf life of perishables
-To stabilise the stack of packages To protect against tampering and package theft
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