Stretch film (also known as stretch film) is the most commonly used material for packaging goods. It is made of low-density polyethylene (LDPE), which makes it very strong, flexible and, when used correctly, extremely effective.

It is mainly used for packing pallet units, where it provides stability, protection from damage and dirt during transport.

Stretchability is the ability of the film to elongate – it is expressed as a percentage and indicates how much the film can be stretched beyond its original length.

For example, with a stretchability of 150%:

From 10 cm of film, you can obtain up to 25 cm after stretching (10 cm + 150% = 25 cm).

Higher stretchability = lower consumption.

• Clear: normal packaging, possibility of visual inspection of goods.

   

• Black: concealment of contents, UV protection.

Technically yes, but it is not recommended. Machine films are adapted to be pre-stretched in machines and have a different structure and winding. Manual film would tear in the machine and not use the potential of the machine.

Yes – just tell us:

• Type of goods (size, weight, sharp edges?)
• Packing method (manual / machine)
• Number of pallets per month

Steel tape is used:

• In metallurgy, construction, metalworking – when the load is extreme
• When fixing sharp or very heavy machinery
• Where plastic tapes would not suffice (e.g. hot products)

PET and steel tape are the most durable. PET is preferable in terms of handling and ecology.

Depends on:

• width of the tape (the wider the stronger)
• material (PP up to 300 kg, PET up to 600 kg, steel up to 1000+ kg)
• method of attachment (buckle vs. welding)

Yes – just tell us:

• Type of goods (size, weight, sharp edges?)
• Packing method (manual / machine)
• Number of pallets per month

Yeah:

• Smooth tape is more slippery – suitable for heat sealing machines
• Embossed tape sticks better in clips – ideal for manual tape machines

Tensile strength is a technical figure that tells you how much force you have to exert to break the tape – and you do this by pulling it along its axis (not by cutting it).

Example:

If a tape has a tensile strength of 3000 N, it means that:

• it can withstand a load of up to about 300 kg before it breaks
• this value is a laboratory value – the real safe load is usually 20-30% lower (due to knot, joint, friction…)

• The strapping machine is used for fixing goods with tape (PP, PET, steel) – most often pallets, boxes or machinery.
• The wrapping machine is used to wrap the entire pallet in stretch film – for stability, protection from dust, moisture and handling.

• Material cost savings – optimises tape/film consumption
• Speed and efficiency – packaging is 3X to 5X faster than by hand
• Consistent results – same tension, strength and appearance
• Safety for employees – no sharp edges or stretches
• Professional packaging – ideal for export, warehouses and distributors

With the right machine and pre-stretching (for stretch film) it is common to:

• save 30-60% of film
• save 20-40% of
• operator time
  reduce complaints for loose goods to a minimum

Yes!

• Each machine comes with full training
• We provide warranty and post-warranty service
• We can loan the machine for testing or short-term use
• We offer machine setup for your type of goods and film/tape

Prestretching is a function of the wrapping machine that stretches the film before wrapping, thereby:

• reducing film consumption
• increasing wrapping strength
• reducing wrapping costs

For example, a film with a prestretch of 250% will make 3.5 metres out of 1 metre!

Just answer:

• How many packs a day do we do?
• Is it packing boxes, pallets, machinery?
• Do we have the staff to do it manually, or do we want to automate?
• Are we packing uniform or varied goods?
• Is machine mobility (e.g. around the warehouse) important?

• PP tape (polypropylene) – most common, cheap, suitable for most machines
• PET tape (polyester) – more durable, suitable for stronger tension and heavier loads
• Steel tape – only for special manual strapping machines (not suitable for automatic machines)

Consider these factors:

• Daily strapping volume – how many bales/packages per day?
• Type of goods – are they boxes, pallets, heavy industry?
• Type of tape – PP, PET, steel?
• Speed and consistency requirement – manual or automatic solution?

• Manual machines: approx. 150-300 N
• Automatic machines: over 800-1000 N

Yes,

• Semi-automatic and automatic machines have adjustable height and arc width
• The machine can recognize different bale sizes and customize the cycle
• Multiple modes can be programmed for different products

• Most semi-automatic machines run on 230V
• More powerful models may require 400V
• Handheld battery-powered strapping machines operate without power – suitable for warehouse or pallet