On the realm of packaging and logistics, there is perhaps no performance as important as that of stretch film when it comes to protection and stability of palletized goods. At Shanghai Pudi Packaging Materials Co., Ltd. we recognize that one of the primary specifications to impact this performance is the thickness of the film. It is a primary variable that significantly influences the force, life and economy of our core range of stretch film products.
Importance of Film Thickness
The first and most important characteristic that defines a stretch film is its thickness, usually quoted in microns or gauge. The thicker the film, generally the more material it contains and thus the higher resistance to punctures and overstretching. For heavy or sharp-edged palletized freight, a strong, thicker-than-standard-gauge film provides excellent puncture resistance for products that will encounter rough shipping and handling conditions. A lower gauged (thinner) film is more cost-effective, but is ideal for lighter, non-uniform loads that do not require optimum puncture resistance. At Shanghai Pudi, our entire product range is designed in a variety of thicknesses to give you the right protection for your particular application, helping keep integrity intact.
Load Holding and Stability Considerations
In addition to pure puncture resistance, thickness of stretch film is also a factor in the force of load holding as well as load holding stability. Thicker film generally has more pre-stretch, that is stretch of the film prior to wrapping. This lead to higher pack yields per roll and a stronger constrictive force. This is the force that secures the pallet load, making sure boxes don’t slide, tip or suffer from “load sag” over time. For unstable/ high loads, an optimal thickness from our range is important in order to form a stable and safe unit which can resist the vibrations and movements typical of transport.
Achieving Optimal Cost-Efficiency
It's not only a question of strength but also efficiency and cost. Applying too thick a film for simple application adds unnecessary waste to material and shipping costs. Conversely, a lean film could result in film breaks during wrapping, damage to the product and an increase in cost through waste and claims. Our primary product focus is made to keep customers out of those situations. Need based thickness choices for a given application empower industries to precisely customize the film performance properties of join their load parameters and drive efficiency making them use less film while reducing waste thereby maximizing return on packaging value.
In summary, it is important to understand the very significant impact that stretch film thickness and performance have on effective pallet unitization. Shanghai Pudi Packaging Material Co., Ltd., our core product are committed to offer our clientele the proper thickness needed for their application so they can get the perfect combination of protection, stability with economy.