How many pallets can you wrap with a roll of stretch wrap?

How many pallets can you wrap with a roll of stretch wrap?

How Many Pallets Will a Roll of Stretch Wrap Cover?

Roll Size	Estimated Stretch Rate	Estimated Number of Pallets Per Roll of Stretch Film
18”x1000′ Hand Stretch Film Roll	70%	8.76
15”x1500′ Hand Stretch Film Roll	70%	11.91
12”x1500′ Hand Stretch Film Roll	70%	10.4
20”x5000′ Machine Stretch Film Roll	250%	95.10

How does stretch wrap work?

Stretch wrap or stretch film is a highly stretchable plastic film that is wrapped around items. The elastic recovery keeps the items tightly bound. In contrast, shrink wrap is applied loosely around an item and shrinks tightly with heat.

How much does stretch wrap stretch?

The short answer to how much does stretch wrap stretch? Stretch film will stretch as much as your machine is designed to stretch it. 300% is not unusual – but may not be the best answer.

What does gauge mean in stretch wrap?

Stretch wrap can be applied by hand or machine, depending on the job. The gauge is the measure of the wrap’s thickness, which varies depending on purpose. Generally the higher the gauge, the higher its resistance to breakage. General-purpose 80-gauge wrap is the industry standard, and can secure loads up to 2,400 lbs.

Why does stretch wrap stick to itself?

When you wrap the clingfilm around itself or another insulator (like glass) the electrostatic charge induces an opposite charge in the other surface and the two stick together.

Does stretch wrap stick?

One-sided cling stretch wrap is a type of stretch film that only has cling on one side of the film. The other side of the film is not tacky. Loads that are wrapped with one-sided cling stretch wrap will not stick to each other during transportation and storage.

Should you strap or wrap a pallet first?

The plastic stretch wrap should first be applied around the pallet and continued upward around the load. Overlap by 50% and make sure it’s tight to prevent shifting. Stretch wrap can be twisted like rope for greater strength.

How thick is 90 gauge stretch?

Stretch Wrap Gauge Thickness Conversion Chart

Gauge	Mil	Inch
80	.80	.0008
90	.90	.0009
100	1.0	.0010
120	1.2	.0012