How do I know which type of film I need – there is so much choice?
There are so many variables when choosing machine stretchfilm. It’s vital to select the correct one to suit your machine. Too much film is costly and expensive. Too little you risk your goods and your reputation. The wrong % stretch will result in unstable pallets due to insufficient holding force if unstretched film continues to stretch in transit.
Here are just a few considerations:
Machine type:
What type of machine is it (automatic/semi-automatic). Are the gears fixed or motorised? What are they set at?
Thickness of Film:
Microns vary from 8mu to 35mu – thin or thicker – which would be best?
Working Parameters of the Film:
From 150% stretch to over 400% stretch, each performing differently. The parameters of the film need to match the performance of your machine.
Virgin, PCR films or Paper?
Virgin material (no recycled content), 30% recycled, 50% recycled content or Paper Wrap?
Type and Unwind Speed of the machine:
How fast is the unwind? What is the rpm? Fast unwind speeds can often cause lower grade films to snap regardless of the film thickness.
Puncture Resistance / Load Holding Force:
What products do you ship? Are they sharp or soft, heavy or light?
Transit Cycle:
How far will the pallet travel until it reaches its destination?
A B or C Pallet:
What is your pallet configuration?
Clear, Coloured, Perforated or Branded logo?
Film choice is available, we can advise.
What should I consider when choosing a film?
All of the above.
Help is on hand – Ask the experts! Samson Pallet Stability have experts to help choose the right film for your machine. As part of the Samuel Grant Group, with over 130 years of industry knowledge, you can be assured that we will know exactly the right solution for you.
With an unrivalled range of film available in our dedicated testing lab in Sheffield, we can show you how your pallet will perform in transit on our Slingshot . It’s the only way to test how your goods will arrive.