Do you know what stretch film is?

Stretch film, also known as “stretch film”, is one of the most important packaging products when it comes to securing and securing a load on a pallet. Particularly if we are talking about a heavy load, the film becomes an indispensable element to achieve a correct and effortless palletisation.

Among the concrete benefits you get when using stretch film to secure your load are

1. Protect your pallets from dirt and weather.
2. Grouping, tying and protecting delicate surfaces.
3. Protect pallets and large volume products.
4. Reduce incidents in the transport of your cargo.
5. Minimise product delivery problems for your customers.
6. Identify and mark your cargo.

in this post we will solve your doubts about which is the most suitable palletising film for you. We know that it is not an easy task as each packaging film has a specific use and application. We have divided the contents, so you can jump directly to the section of your preference

List of Contents

• what are the types of stretch film?
• what tools can I use to film my cargo?
• how can I save time when palletising?
• what other plastic packaging products do I need?
• how to palletise my load properly?

types of stretch film.

Within our range of film and palletising products, we have a wide variety of specialised products. Depending on the use you are going to make of the product, there is a type of stretch film suitable for your needs

• Film Stretch Film Manualstretch film for pallets: It is a super resistant film, indicated to offer a perfect maintenance of the pallets. It is made of three-layer polyethylene, a material that allows this type of film to be flexible and has an excellent elastic memory. In addition, it is characterized by a silent unrolling and easy application. This type of stretch film adapts to various uses and also allows your load to be protected from factors such as dirt or moisture, when it needs to be transported or stored. The manual stretch film can be found in various presentations:

• Film Pre-stretched Manualit is a special film because it allows you to save time when palletising your load. It is made of polyethylene and its application can be carried out more easily and quickly, completely minimising the effort required. As it is “pre-stretched”, this packaging plastic has been previously stretched, facilitating placement with less effort. It is also an eco-responsible product as it allows you to cover your pallets using less material and generating 2 times less waste. This stretch film can be a great option for collaborating in favour of the environment as it is an alternative that reduces the consumption of raw materials.

• Manual Stretch Film Without Mandrelthis type of film for palletising has the advantage of being lighter and more ecological, thanks to the fact that it does not have a cardboard mandrel. It is equally resistant and flexible as it is made of three-layer cast polyethylene. Also, one of its advantages is that it is a more economical stretch film; however, consider that to use it you will need an applicator for stretch film without a mandrel.

what tools can I use to film my load?

Among the tools you can use to film your load, there are two types of options: manual or automatic. When it comes to manual application, we are talking about metal roll holders for a more intensive application. The ergonomic shape of the roll holder makes it easier for the operator to move and allows more or less pressure to be exerted on the film. Another option is the plastic roll holder, which is equally ergonomic but lighter.

Both solutions are designed for a less intensive palletising workload. When the activity is greater, an automatic palletising system is always recommended

how can I save time when palletising?

To optimise the time and resources you spend on palletising your load, your best option is an automated system, so you can incorporate stretch wrapping machines into your warehouse, which come in various models,

such as

• Standard Stretch Film Machinethe film has a turning platform made of steel that allows the filming process to be carried out in a simpler way, in this case we would be talking about the “stretch films” forkliftwith manual brakeon the other hand, if you want to reduce the time you spend on palletising, it would be better to use a film machine with motorized pre-stretch.
• Stretch Film Robot for Stretch Film:it is a machine that moves autonomously and its mechanism adapts to all pallet formats. It is intuitive to use as it has a screen panel that allows you to leave the instructions and use your time for other tasks in your warehouse.

this type of machine uses a specific type of packaging film, such as transparent or black film, whose length can increase up to 120%, and transparent stretch film at 240%, recommended for covering irregular surfaces.

In this video we show you in detail the palletising process using a stretch film wrapping robot.

What other plastic for palletising can I need?

Among other products that may be of interest to you for palletising your load, you have

• Film to cover palletspallet film: It is a film that allows you to preserve your pallets from any external condition, be it dirt or incidents that may arise at the time of shipment. This product also provides ideal protection thanks to the fact that it is made of polyethylene and is multi-purpose; allowing you to cover official sizes for European pallets
  • 800 x 1200 mm.
  • 1000 x 1200 mm.
• Shrink Sleeves: If your load is very heavy, consider that a shrink sleeve offers a much more convenient protection as it guarantees a perfect cohesion and stability. It also allows you to protect your load from humidity and possible theft and save money as it is a much more economical option than traditional cardboard packaging.
• Heat Shrink Film: It is ideal for protecting all types of products as it is very adaptable to irregular contours and allows them to be easily identifiable as it is transparent. The most important quality it has is to ensure that your products are not affected by climatic variations, dirt, damage and safety during transport.

how to palletise my cargo properly?

Now, up to this point we have told you all the options you have to palletise your cargo, but maybe you are wondering “how do I use them? In this video demonstration we show you how you can palletise your cargo in an ideal way so that it can be delivered, stored and transported guaranteeing the best conditions and its protection.

If you have arrived here and still have doubts about any aspect we have mentioned in this post, you can download our Guide to Choosing Protection and Palletising Film

more questions about stretch film?

You can contact us by email (contacto@rajapack.es) or by phone on 902 20 30 06, our experts will be happy to help you with any questions you may have about stretch film or packaging in general! 🙂