Nowadays, choosing the right packaging materials is crucial to running a successful business. If your company is involved in storing, transporting or distributing goods, you have certainly come across stretch film. However, how do you choose the right product to meet your needs? In this article, we will discuss some key factors to consider when choosing stretch film for your business.
Stretch film with an extended core is easy to use and does not require dispensers.
Which stretch film?
The first step is to define your specific needs and requirements for stretch film. Consider what types of goods you will be packing, their sizes and weights, as well as the transport and storage conditions that will apply. The right choice of stretch film should ensure adequate protection, stabilisation and safety of the goods. As the largest manufacturer in Europe, we offer a very high quality product, which we achieve with our advanced machinery consisting of 7 process lines.
Choose the right film thickness
The thickness of the stretch film has a significant impact on its strength and performance. There are various film thickness options available, expressed in microns. For light loads, it is advisable to go for thin and strong pre-stretch films and thin hand films, which will provide the optimum ratio of quality and performance to cost. For heavy palletisation, it is important to select the right quality grade and film thickness. A popular thickness is the 23 micron machine film. We also recommend thinner films of different quality classes, which show similar strength while reducing wrapping costs.
Check the tensile strength
High tensile strength is an important feature of stretch film, especially for heavy goods or those with unusual shapes. Check the technical specifications of the available stretch films and pay attention to the tensile strength values. Choose a film that is strong enough to ensure that goods are wrapped securely and that the risk of damage during transport and storage is minimised. Our range includes standard quality grades as well as extended grades such as Standard+, Power, Super Power and Ultra, which have tensile strengths ranging from 150% to 370%.
Puncture and tear resistance
Stretch film must be puncture- and tear-resistant to effectively protect the goods being packaged. Check that the film you are considering has the right properties to ensure durability and protection against possible mechanical damage.
Stretch film with reinforcing tabs – an innovative enhancement from Efekt Plus
Additional features and functions:
Our stretch films can have additional features and functions that may be useful for your business. For example, some films have increased stickiness, an OSC coating to prevent adjacent (filmed) pallets from sticking together, or UV coatings to protect against sunlight. We encourage you to explore the full range of available finishing options for our products. Take note of these options and choose the technology that best suits your business.
Summary:
Choosing the highest quality stretch film for your business can have a significant impact on the safety, security, economy and efficiency of your packaging processes. Before making a decision, pay attention to your specific needs, film thickness, tensile strength, puncture and tear resistance, as well as any additional features. With the right choice of stretch film, you will be able to ensure that your goods are properly protected and ready for safe transport and storage.
Should you have any additional questions, we are always happy to help – our specialists will be happy to answer any questions. Get in touch with us.
