Why is stretch film the best product to palletize your shipments? Lower cost, greater protection from the elements, reliable performance, unmatched optics, less hassle, and it is 100% recyclable. These are just a few reasons why stretch film is becoming an industry standard. Whether you are shipping products from one side of the warehouse to the other or around the world stretch film is the packaging of choice.
 

Why is stretch film the best product to palletize your shipments?  Lower cost, greater protection from the elements, reliable performance, unmatched optics, less hassle, and it is 100% recyclable! These are just a few reasons why stretch film is becoming an industry standard. Whether you are shipping products from one side of the warehouse to the other or around the world, stretch film is the packaging of choice.

In the time of 1, 3, and even 5-layer stretch films, the cost of wrapping a pallet was the most important factor when deciding on a stretch film.  As the industry moves toward 7-layer technology the standard gauge shifts from 80 to 65 and pre-stretch levels go from 200% to 300%. Certain characteristics such as film force and film memory are becoming increasingly sought after when making purchasing decisions. The 7-layer cast film with a distinct metalocene layer is what we offer. These high-quality stretch films are the most economical solution for all types of packaging and warehouse needs.

ABC Polymers, Inc., is a full-service supplier of machine and handheld stretch film. We are located conveniently near I-285 and Highway 78 in Stone Mountain, Georgia. We carry roll widths ranging from 15” hand wrap to 30” machine film.  Custom widths and thicknesses are available by custom order.

The following proprietary products are co-extruded cast films that provide excellent clarity, consistent cling and gauge, possess greater tear resistance, and exhibit virtually no unwind noise.

ABC-7 Our high performance film is a seven-layer cast co-extruded film with a differential cling that can be used with vastly different load configurations.  Pre-stretch capabilities are up to 300%. This film is best used with automatic wrappers in high-speed applications.  A distinct metalocene layer adds exceptional puncture resistance and greater film force.  For certain applications ABC-7 film can be downgauged by up to 20%, which means more film for your money.

ABC-3 When high-performance is not a necessity or if you are using a manual wrapper, our ABC-3 film will do the job.  Designed for lower stretch applications this film has a moderate two-sided cling, excellent clarity, and virtually no unwind noise.

ABC-H This film combines excellent tensile strength with exceptional puncture and tear resistance to provide you with a top-notch hand wrap that rivals the strength of our high performance ABC-7.  Reduced neckdown allows for greater film coverage. This means less film wasted, producing lower packaging costs.

We also supply different color films (green, blue, white, black), high slip films and UV protected films. Be sure to ask about our rebate program.  We will pick up your scrap plastic and apply the savings to your next stretch film order.  We also provide baling, grinding, and shredding equipment for sale or lease.

Call us today for in-stock inventory.  If we don’t have it, we can get it.

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Cast film- Molten plastic extruded over full width of a die, then cooled and crystallized over a drum. Cast film typically is quieter, more transparent, and glossier than blown film because of this process.

Clarity- Characteristic of cast film. Allows for use in inventory control and easier product recognition.

Cling- A bonding agent added to stretch film to increase the stickiness quality of the film.

Downgauge- With today’s new technologies some films can stretch further without losing or even increasing their strength. Some users elect to downgauge (reduce their thickness in order to get more film on a roll) when the film allows them to do so.

Film Force- The retaining force applied by the stretch film on the product being wrapped.

Film Gauge- Is the imperial measurement used for measuring film thickness.

Film Memory- The main reason for pre-stretching film. Prestretching stretch film creates a memory in the film, which causes a continuous elastic effect as the film tries to return to its unstretched self. This ensures that the load integrity is maintained even as the load shifts or settles during transit. It is this film memory that differentiates prestretched film from non-prestretched film or other means of unitizing. For instance, settling that occurs during shipment can loosen other methods of unitizing (strapping) where prestretched film memory takes up the slack and continues to secure the load.

Hand Wrap- Stretch film designed to be post stretched or tensioned stretched by personnel without equipment is called hand wrap. Typically hand wrap does not have the stretching abilities of machine wrap and is wound on smaller and lighter rolls for easier manipulation.

Load Configurations- Stretch film and machine manufacturers have divided the types of loads wrapped into three load types based on the degree of difficulty to wrap the load or product.

A-Load: Is the simplest of the load types. Usually a std. pallet with no sharp edges, clean sides without obstructions that may interfere with the application of the stretch film
B-Load: This load type may have
C-Load: The most difficult type of load. It may be unstable, with sharp corners that may have an effect on speed

Machine Film- Film that comes on longer rolls and use an automated or manual machine to wrap pallets. Reduces the labor involved in using hand wrap by eliminating the need to manually apply the film.

Metalocene-additive used in plastic films to increase tear and puncture resistance as well as load force.

Neckdown- As film is stretched there is a tendency for the film to narrow (similar to bubble gum). This narrowing of the film is called neckdown. Neckdown reduces the coverage a revolution of stretch film provides thus potentially increasing the number of revolutions required to wrap a pallet or load. For machine film the larger the distance between the two rollers stretching the film (Primary & Secondary prestretch rollers) the larger the neckdown.

Pre-Stretch- Prestretch is the process of stretching the film in a prestretch carriage PRIOR to (Pre-) applying it to the load to be wrapped. As the stretch film passes through the carriage it threads past two rubber rollers (Primary roller & Secondary roller). The secondary roller is usually larger than the primary roller and its rotational speed is geared to be faster than the primary roller. This differential of speed where the secondary roller is pulling the film from the primary roller causes the film to stretch between the two, thus prestretching the film between one and the other.