Stretch film FAQ

For hand wrap, common gauges are 17, 20 and 23 µm. For machine wrap, 17 to 35 µm is typical depending on pallet weight and pre-stretch. A heavy, tall or sharp-edged load needs more material. Describe the pallet and we propose a grade.

A few pallets a day: hand film (optionally on a dispenser). Around ten or more, or all-day wrapping: pre-stretched film or a stretch wrapper with machine film. The exact threshold depends on labour time and wrap consistency.

The film is stretched at the plant. On application: less effort, more even tension, and often fewer microns for hold comparable to standard hand film. Pre-stretched film page.

Wrappers often run at 150%, 250% or 300% depending on film and settings. The useful rate depends on film quality and pallet weight. Tell us your machine: we check compatibility.

In practice: 2–3 bottom wraps to anchor the load to the deck, then overlapping wraps up the height, and 2 top wraps to lock. An unstable load or long haul may need more wraps or a reinforcement band.

Tight film, solid bottom wraps, nested load. On tall or slippery loads: reinforcement band, top sheet, or a tougher film. Stretch film holds the load; it does not replace internal bracing of fragile cartons.

To hide contents (value goods, shared yards, visual theft deterrence). Available for hand and machine wrap. Coloured film is mainly for batch identification. Black film page.

Fresh produce, dairy, bakery, still-warm goods: perforations let air through and limit condensation. Perforated film page.

Yes: PE / LLDPE, plastic film recycling stream. Some grades include recycled content. Exact share and stream depend on the grade — we state it on the quote.

Hand: widths 450 or 500 mm, core often 50 mm. Machine: common width 500 mm, core 76 mm. Confirm your dispenser or wrapper core before ordering.

Away from sun and UV, at a stable ambient temperature, far from heat sources. Avoid long outdoor storage: the film can stiffen or lose stretchability.

Depends on the grade and volume. We confirm availability, minimum and lead time on the quote — nothing binding before you approve.

No. Price depends on grade, quantity and delivery. Describe your need and we reply with a price.

Terms (area, lead time, fees) appear on the quote, based on quantity and delivery address.

Yes in most cases. Give us the equipment or current film reference; we check width and core.