Confused On Which Palletwrap You should Be Using?
Choosing The Correct Palletwrap Is Critical!
Choosing the right type of
palletwrap (also commonly known as shrink film / cling wrap) for your application is CRITICAL.
When choosing your palletwrap there are a number of important factors to consider:
- The products being wrapped
- The monetary Budget
- Storage situation and,
- Transport of finished goods
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There are two main types of palletwrap that exist;
- Traditional Australian Made 'Tacky' Blown Palletwrap Film
- New Technology Imported 'Clear' Palletwrap.
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Advantages Of Blown Film
- Great Load Strength and Puncture Resistance - Ideal for wrapping sharp or heavy items
- Tacky on One Side - Preferred during transport of some goods to help stabilise pallets
- High Degree of Memory - Keeps wrapped products in place for longer
- Australian Manufactured Product - Offers consistent quality
- Typical Industries - Engineering, stone / tiling, metal products
Advantages Of Cast Film
- Great Clarity - Ideal for scanning palletised products
- Ergonomic - Rolls are lighter which makes handling easier
- Cost Efficient - Cheaper per metre which helps save money
- Quiet - No tacky side which leads to quieter wrapping. Great for us on palletwrap machines
- Typical Uses - Food and beverage products, chilled goods, light / medium general distribution, machine wrappers
Other Considerations
- Black Film (Blown + Cast) - Ideal for product security and reduces the chance of pilferage
- Machine Film (Blown + Cast) - If you're wrapping 12+ pallets per day then it is recommended to consider a machine for wrapping.
- This saves on labour and wrap costs, reduces OH&S risks and improves consistency of wrapped pallets.
