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STRETCH FILM

WHAT IS STRETCH FILM?

Stretch film is highly stretchable plastic film that can be wrapped around items to unitize pallet loads and facilitates goods’ transportation. Packages can be wrapped until the desired cargo stability is achieved, either by hand or machines. Stretch film technology enables wrapping of irregular shapes, and offers the lowest packaging cost per unit.



Benefits of Stretch Film Throughout the Value Chain

Whatever the type of film - from hand stretch to machine/medium power stretch, right up to high performance stretch, Dow's broad product portfolio gives converters, packers, logistics experts and brand owners the competitive edge.

FILM CONVERTER

Efficient and cost competitive film production

  • Improved sustainability from downgauging potential maximizes material savings and reduces energy consumption
  • High output application with high holding force
  • Consistent cling quality and mechanical properties to answer market needs
  • Tailored solutions for manual or machine wrapping
  • Big market: >1 million tonnes/year in Europe and growing at higher rate than GDP
  • Formulation can be tailored to specific needs, achieving film gauge optimization

PACKER

Efficient and cost competitive packing

  • Packaging speed up to 180 pallets/hour for fully automated machines and 100-150 pallets/hour for semi-automated machines
  • Can be tailored to specific needs, achieving film weight optimization
  • Applicable for irregular shaped goods
  • Flexible technology: manual or machine
  • High holding force and tear and puncture resistance
  • Low noise

LOGISTICS EXPERT

Reduction of wasted goods due to packaging failure

  • High holding force, high puncture and tear resistance for edge and corner stability
  • Can be tailored to specific application needs, achieving film weight optimization
  • Reduction of injuries from packaging failure
  • Low noise

BRAND OWNER

Goods safely transported

  • Broadly used in the beverage industry as it provides strong holding force for all types of product
  • High tear and puncture resistance for improved safety of goods
  • Applicable for irregular shaped goods
  • Stretch level and film performance can be tailored to specific needs, achieving film weight optimization
  • Enables reduction of other packaging elements such as carton – cost effective solution



Dow’s Stretch Film Toolbox

Dow’s Toolbox Concept has been designed to expand the potential of polyethylene films, advance your business and ultimately enable every member of the value chain to reap the benefits. With an extensive line of suitable and innovative polyolefin resins, Dow can help Stretch Film converters create differentiated film structures that yield excellent fabrication and application performance.


Machine Film

STANDARD PERFORMANCE FILMS

  • 17-23 μm
  • 150% to 200% stretch
  • For semi-automatic/standard wrapping, and lower rate of pallets packed/hour

MEDIUM TO HIGH PERFORMANCE FILMS

  • 15-23 μm
  • 200% to 250% stretch
  • High packaging rate of pallets packed /hour

HIGH PERFORMANCE FILMS

  • 12-20 μm
  • Over 250% to 350% stretch
  • Highest wrapping speed and rate of pallets packed/hour
STANDARD PERFOMANCE FILMS
MEDIUM TO HIGH PERFORMANCE FILMS
HIGH PERFORMANCE FILMS

Manual Film

CONVENTIONAL FILMS

  • 17-23 μm
  • Max 50% stretch
  • For repacking, retailing and distribution purposes, and irregular loads

PRE-ORIENTED FILMS

  • 7-10 μm
  • Little stretch left
  • For repacking, retailing and distribution purpose, and irregular loads
CONVENTIONAL FILMS
PRE-ORIENTED FILMS


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