Standard Clear Hand Pallet Wrap

Pallet wrap has many alternative names. It can be known as stretch wrap and stretch film. But in any case they all have the same purpose.

Pallet wrap is one of the most commonly used products to maintain pallet load stability. Pallet wrap is a strong plastic film that is easily stretched around items, especially items on a pallet. The use of stretch wrap is vital so that businesses can ensure loads are adequality secure whilst being moved on public roads and around businesses. This includes when being moved in and out of storage in the warehouse to minimise the likelihood of whole loads or objects coming loose and falling. The elastic recovery of the wrap means that it keeps the items tightly bound, so that palletised items are stabile. Depending on your application, the micron of pallet wrap is extremely important. The micron is the thickness of the pallet wrap and is also often written as mu. Pallet wrap can be supplied into a food environment but not for direct contact with food.

Hand pallet wrap is designed to be applied manually. Typically used in small to medium operations where pallets are wrapped in multiple locations or the volumes of pallets wrapped per day are relatively low. Choosing the correct type can be vital to ensure the safety of the loads and reduce accidents. To help with a more comfortable experience they can be used with a range of innovative dispensers.

Different types of cores;
Standard cores are flush cardboard cores, meaning only a tiny bit of the core sticks out at each end. Dispensers are available to use with these.

Extended cores are easily applied by hand thanks to the extended cardboard core that sticks out at either end, which effectively acts as a handle and can be held whilst wrapping the film around your products.

Coreless film is ideal for more eco-conscious customers as there is no cardboard core in the centre, therefore no waste.

Different types of manufacture;
Blown (HP6) is produced my melting polymer through a screw and blowing a bubble meters in the air to cool down. Made from tear and puncture resistant film with a tack coating to ensure a high 2-sided cling. Good quality blown film has more holding force meaning once applied it will not re-stretch. It is louder when releasing from the roll and not as clear as cast film.

Cast (HP7) is produced by quickly cooling molten polymer in laminated layers. Naturally clingy on one side, only clinging to itself, therefore allowing the wrap to stay securely packaged without sticking to the next pallet. Cast film is generally low noise when releasing from the roll and clearer compared to blown film.

Pre-Stretch is a film which has already been stretched during the production process, meaning it requires less force when wrapping a pallet and less film is used.

Recyclable. Produced from LLDPE (Linear-Low Density Polythene) stretch wrap falls under recycling code 4. LDPE can be recycled, however you will need to check with your Local Authority if this is something they recycle in your area.

Coloured films;
Clear film is the most popular and commonly used.
Black film is designed to stop your goods from being identified once they are on your pallet, should they be valuable or sensitive. The coloured film will also offer UV protection to wrapped goods.
Blue film is commonly used in food packaging, and used to distinguish food from other non-food pallets. The blue tint is instantly recognisable in the food industry as a non-food item, as there are no food products that are naturally blue in colour.

The expansive range, nature and importance of pallet wrap, means it can be a confusing process when choosing it. For this reason, we are able to offer packaging specialist advise and support to help with the decision.

Blown and Cast Films are available in Standard and Extended Cores. Other options include different colours, such as Black, Blue and Red.