(847) 717-3300Are you looking to add a more streamlined process to secure and wrap your products? For companies with larger volumes of loads that need containment, machine stretch film is right for you. Machine stretch film helps to get your loads secured in a uniform, stable and efficient way.
Our machines provide operator controls over the quantity of film used, the application pattern and the amount of stretch film to be applied.
At Millennium Packaging, we have stretch films in a variety of shapes and sizes to meet your needs and match the wrapping machine you are working with.
What Is Machine Stretch Film?
Machine stretch film is a plastic cover that can stretch and wrap your pallets. This film can provide you with a safe and secure load through the handling, storing, and shipping process. Some customers prefer hand stretch film, while others use machine stretch film, it depends on the load capacity of your operation.
Machine stretch wrap is a great way to get a lot of loads secured for transport in a safe, efficient, and effective way. Our machines allow for customization of the load size, the application pattern, and the amount of stretch applied to each load. Our certified technicians will even come out to train your employees in the proper use to ensure you can maximize all the benefits working with machine stretch film has to offer.
Machine Stretch Film Types
It can be difficult to balance the needs of your products with the needs of your machine. That is why we offer a wide variety of products to help you get your packages into the hands of your consumers as efficiently as possible. Our films come in one-sided cling and two-sided cling options for optimal performance:
High-Performance Stretch Film
High- performance stretch film is versatile and strong enough for any application. This film uses puncture- resistant technology to decrease tears in the film from sharp corners or even in the normal wear and tear of the stretching process. This film allows you to down-gauge your film due to its pre-stretch ability, reducing your overall packaging cost.
Cast Machine Stretch Film
Cast machine stretch film is a great stretch wrap that is excellent for its puncture- resistant and tear-resistant features providing ultimate protection for your products during the entire shipping process. If you are looking for excellent optics, clear color, quiet unwind, superior strength, and consistent cling our cast film is right for you.
The Make Up of the Machine Stretch Film Matters
Not all machine stretch wraps are created equal. Saving money starts with the stretch film you choose. Choosing the right stretch film will not only save you money from damaged products, but a machine stretch film that allows you to get more loads secured with less wrap also saves you time and money. Less is more, especially in this instance.
Thicker film is not always the answer to wrapping loads with sharp edges or irregularly shaped boxes. A thinner film with more durability can do the same thing a thicker film can do. Add the additional stretch ability that machine stretch wrap has to offer, you can save even more!
Hand Wrapping vs Machine Wrapping
Many small operators can get away with hand wrapping their products, but once you are working with a larger volume of products it is typically best to transition to machine wrapping. A machine can wrap your products in less time than a human laborer using hand stretch films.
Machine wrappers can save on the amount of wrap used per load while providing the proper load containment. One of the greatest features of stretch film is the ability to stretch, so that less film is used per load. A human laborer can only stretch wrap a film about 60-70% if they pull the film as tightly as they can. While a machine can stretch that same film about 250%, using less film per load, saving you on the cost of shipping. At a pace of 10 loads per day, a machine could pay for itself.
Another aspect to consider is the security of your products throughout the entire shipping process. When you have a larger volume of loads to be wrapped, it can be difficult for a hand stretch wrapper to uniformly wrap each load the same. A machine can create a secure, uniform, and efficiently wrapped load in less time than any hand wrapper can.
Sustainability
At Millennium Packaging we always strive to decrease our carbon footprint and decrease plastic waste in the world. We choose products that are easy to stretch and allow you to safely secure your pallets without using additional or excessive amounts of stretch wrap to get the job done. In addition, many of our products are made from recycled resin.
Knowledgeable Technicians Available to Support You
Choosing the right machine stretch film is an important decision, because choosing the wrong one can be costly. That is why we have our most knowledgeable technicians available to discuss your unique needs and help you choose the product that is right for you. Contact us today for more information.
