Stretch wrap and or stretch film are a stretchable plastic film that is wrapped around items and pallets. Stretch films elastic properties keep items tightly bound together for packaging, shipping, and storage. Economical polyethylene hi-clarity hi-cling stretch wrap film is offered as bundling stretch film, hand stretch film, extended core stretch film, and machine stretch film rolls. Our Stretch wrap features superior break strength, cling, clarity, tear resistance not found in other stretch film. Extruded or cast polyethylene stretch film and stretch wrap is available depending on your stretch film need.
Stretch wrap film is the effective way to protect goods on a pallet.
Stretch film protects contents from weather and dust in transport and storage It stabilises cartons and ensures pallet loads are kept together It is tear resistant and holds pallet loads up to 1000kg without slipping. All of our hand stretch wrap dimensions (thickness, width and length) are guaranteed so you always get what you pay for!
Blown Stretch Film
Ideal for stabilising irregular shaped loads. It is tacky on both sides and also tear and puncture resistant for maximum efficiency in securing pallets. Recommended for general use and in deep freeze storage.
Pre-Stretched Film
This is an easy to use stretch film which can save you time and money. As it is pre-stretched the width doesn't decrease when you apply it so it is quicker and requires less effort to use. Once applied, this stretch wrap will remain tight around your products and will produce half the normal waste when removed
Cast Stretch Wrap Film
A strong clear stretch film that sticks only to itself so it is quieter than other films. It prevents products on pallets from moving while in transit. Cast stretch wrap is particularly popular in the food industry.
Colored Stretch Film or Tinted Stretch Wrap
Colored stretch films are ideal for identifying pallet contents and providing additional security. Only two wraps guarantee an opaque cover that ensures the contents cannot be seen. Colored stretch wrap available in 5 colours: black (blown film), white, blue red and green (cast film)
Which thickness of Stretch Wrap?
The recommended stretch wrap thickness, measured in microns,
depends on the weight of the load as follows:
Up to 660 lbs:
=
14 micron
or
53 gauge
661 - 1100 lbs:
=
17 micron
or
67 gauge
1101 - 1540 lbs:
=
20 micron
or
79 gauge
1540 - 1760 lbs:
=
23 micron
or
91 gauge
Up to 2200 lbs:
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35 micron
or
138 gauge
Using Stretch Film and Stretch Wrap
Standard stretch film comes on a cardboard core which can be applied by hand. However, we recommend using a stretch film dispenser for larger applications. We offer a choice of Masterwrap Deluxe Dispenser or Hand-Held Stretch Film Dispenser depending on your stretch wrap usage. Alternatively, you could opt for our Stretch Film Wrap With Built In Handles which have extra long smooth cardboard cores that have flexible plastic handles to make application easier.
