When it comes to using stretch wrap/film and understanding how much is enough, the answer is multifaceted and varies based on your specific needs. It is essential to understand that “MORE” is not better!
What factors do you need to know to analyze the optimal film usage?
When analyzing the optimal film usage, it's critical to think about it on a load-by-load basis and the type of stretch film used.
It would help if you always recognized key film characteristics, such as:
Thickness
Puncture and tear resistance
Type of film used
Sizes
Price per pound
As mentioned, you should take into account load attributes, such as:
Load configuration (Type-A, B or C)
Load weight
Container force- pressure that hold your load together.
Method used for determine film usage.
Step 1: You must establish load standards to maximize the likelihood of safe shipment.
Step 2: After establishing load standard, you want to select the best setting to ensure the optimal standard, included:
Film selection (gauge, types of film, prices)
Machine adjustment (wrap force, film delivery speed , film overlap, etc.)
Step 3: Setting up a tracking log that guarantees your standards are continually maintained.
It's all about balance- Is a thinner film supposed to save cost?
When selecting a stretch film, it makes sense to think the thinner film will save cost. The reality is that the thinner film doesn't always translate into savings. Because decreases in film thickness almost always translate into a reduction of wrap force due to the increased number of film breaks. Resulting, additional film layers are added to maintain and recover lost containment force, increasing film consumption.
Bottom line
The key to stretch wrapping is ensuring the products reach the customers in good condition.
With the machine set to wrap the loads with the proper container force and the correct amount of stretch film required, unnecessary plastic is eliminated.
Got Questions? Contact Poly Solves LLC
When choosing the best gauge of stretch wrap for your pallet load, it's crucial to get it right. And the experts at Poly Solves LLC can help you make the best decision.
Contact Poly Solves LLC today.
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