Stretch Film Guide: Applications, Advantages, Features

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Packaging goods is important in today’s fast-changing world. It keeps products safe and prevents damage during transportation. It also improves logistics efficiency. Stretch film is very powerful. It has many advantages. It can wrap the goods tightly and make them stable. It is also flexible and not afraid of bumping. It is easy to use and can be packed quickly, saving time. It is also very environmentally friendly and can be recycled. So far stretch film is still very popular. But why use stretch film? This article will introduce you!

What is Stretch Wrapping

Stretch wrapping is a packaging material in which goods are secured with stretch film. Stretch film is usually made of polyethylene and is operated by wrapping the film around the Palletized goods. It can be stretched up to 300% of its length. Stretching creates tension and contraction forces. This allows the goods to be tightly secured to the Palletized goods. It serves as protection and also facilitates handling.

What are the uses of stretch film

Stretch film is used in packaging in many ways.

  • Packaging field
    Paper tube packaging is better than the old film. Small objects packaging, can save materials and take up less space. Omni-directional packaging can also wrap irregularly shaped pallets. Can be wrapped horizontally with machinery.Suitable for long objects, like carpets and wooden boards. It can also be used to wrap pipes and cables and can replace tape to protect the items. Can seal packaging, can extend the shelf life of medicine and food. Can pack pallets mechanically.Large area, high efficiency. Can pack by hand, pallets can be repacked when broken, and ordinary pallets.
  • Gardening field
    It can wrap the tools for gardening. It can be Anti-dirt and anti-damage. It can also protect flower beds and insulate plants in winter.
  • Renovation moving
    It protects materials, tools, and equipment when renovating. It prevents pollution and damage. It prevents paint rollers from drying out. Prevents dust contamination when drilling holes. It can protect furniture and electrical appliances against moisture. It can also protect building materials. Wrapped items and handling can prevent damage Tamper-proof.
  • Luggage packaging:
    Can protect luggage from damage or dirt during transportation. Keep luggage neat and orderly, airports are usually equipped with special wrapping Machine stretch wrap.

Advantages of Stretch Film

The advantages of stretch film are mainly in the following aspects:

Flexible and fixed
Stretch film is very flexible. It can fit goods of various shapes and sizes. After winding, it can fix the goods firmly. It works better than the traditional tape and clip-strapping packaging.

Cost Effectiveness
Stretch film is cheap. It is more cost-effective than tape and cardboard packaging. Its price is affected by thickness, properties, and weight per roll.

It can also be customized to meet different needs and budgets. Pre-stretch film is thin and efficient, with high material utilization that helps everyone save money.

Protective Properties
Stretch film is strong and flexible. It can effectively resist mechanical damage, impact, dust, moisture, and other external factors. It reduces the risk of damage to goods during transportation and storage. Hand and machine films are available in a wide range of thicknesses and quality grades. It can be selected according to the need.

Packaging efficiency
Machine stretch wrap can be wrapped with the help of specialized packaging machines or by hand. It saves time and labor as it can be wrapped in a flexible manner. It is also particularly advantageous when packaging products of various shapes and sizes. Moreover, no additional tools or materials are required for packaging with stretch film, and small rolls of stretch film are also convenient for securing small packages.

Transparent and environmentally friendly
Stretch film is transparent, so you can see what’s inside the package without unpacking it. This is convenient for warehouse management and inventory control, as well as for quickly locating products. Food-grade stretch film is also available in transparent. The stretch film can also be recycled, which is more environmentally friendly and reduces waste and impact on the environment.

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My name is Jack Yu. I am the Business Manager at BestY Pack Plastic Products. My areas of expertise include film packaging, cold chain transportation packaging, and shrink products. Additionally, our factory manufactures protective gloves, and I can provide you with professional solutions to help you increase your market share and enhance consumer trust.

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