I Was Told by a Supplier That the Percent You Can Stretch Film Increases With Thickness and the Term Ultimate Strength Was Used. What Does That Mean and Is It True That Thick Films Can Be Stretched More? Hi Gavin, thanks for the question, it is a subject that is widely misunderstood. Let me begin by…

I See That Your Rapid Bander System Uses 2 Rolls of Film as Opposed to the Normal 1 Roll. Does It Mean That Each Revolution of the Machine Counts for 2 Wraps? Hi Miles, Your question could not have been better timed. There is a lot of discussion regarding corporate directives as well as upcoming…

I’m Constantly Told by Salespeople That Downgauging Our Stretch Wrap Will Save Us Money. What Are the Risks (Pitfalls/Potential Issues) of Downgauging Stretch Wrap to Reduce Film Costs? Hi Alfred, I am sure everyone reading this has had the same thing presented to them at some point by a salesperson selling stretch film. While that…

We Are Experiencing a Lot of Load Failures Between Our Plant and Warehouse, Which Is Just About 5 Miles Away. There Are No Bumps, Few Turns, One Stop Light, and No Hills. What Could Be Causing the Failures? Hi Sally, I am very impressed with the great questions people in the industry are asking, and…

How Does Stretch Wrap Machine Condition Affect Load Containment? Hi Abby, that is a great question! I can confirm that machine condition will affect load containment, and in addition, it will affect your film usage. Now, let’s explore why machine condition is tied to load containment and film usage. We stretch wrap products to prevent load…

How Do the New High-Performance Stretch Films Compare to Your Rapid Bander? Hi Rob, great question, and one I am certainly not afraid to answer. For many years there was little advancement in stretch film technology because, after all, it’s just something you wrap around the product before it ships! More recently, when pressed by customers…

I See That Your Rapid Bander System Uses 2 Rolls of Film as Opposed to the Normal 1 Roll. Does It Mean That Each Revolution of the Machine Counts for 2 Wraps? Hi Ray, thanks for the question and the opportunity to clarify something that a lot of people have misunderstood. The quick answer: we apply…

We Have Stretch Wrap Machines, but I Really Don’t Understand How They Work. Can You Explain the Basic Function and What Adjustments Can Be Made? Hi Ted, thanks for a really great question. I have talked at length about stretch film and the physics of load containment, but have not really focused on the stretch wrap…

How Much Film Do We Need to Apply to a Pallet of Our Product for Good Load Containment? Hi Ally, and thanks for your question. Let’s start by defining the role that stretch film plays in load containment, and then we can get into more specifics. First and foremost, the job of the stretch film is…