When you are packing items to be shipped, your number one goal is to make sure the items arrive unharmed. Stretch wrapping can give you the confidence you need that your packages will arrive safely.
Western Packaging is a company that is dedicated to helping you with all the protection you need. They can safely and confidently help you make the right decisions for your packing needs. The information needed to know how to use your stretch film in all types of weather will be easily obtained with them.
What is Stretch Film
Stretch film is very similar to shrink wrap. This film is very stretchy and is wrapped around items during shipping. No matter the shape or size of the box, stretch film can help ensure the packages will arrive undamaged.
The most common way that you will find stretch film used is in large pallet loads. It holds them tightly together to ensure no damage is done. It uses a large piece of machinery to apply the stretch film to the pallet. To ensure it is securely applied for optimum protection.
Does Heat Affect Stretch Film In The Summer
Heat or cold can have an impact on the film. It is very stretchy and heat can definitely affect it. Caution must be used if you are shipping something that is going to be sitting in the heat for a long period of time.
In high temperatures the wrap has the potential to stick to fabrics or cling too tightly to a wooden piece that could cause damage to those pieces. You have to keep in mind that some fabrics and wood are organic and need to breathe. This can be helped by wrapping the items in moving blankets or other material first and the stretch wrap can be applied over that to keep things from shifting.
Different Types Of Stretch Film
Moisture can also be an issue when it rains if items will be outside, or even sweating from being stored in a hot area or storage building. The moisture can get trapped in the wrap and cause mold when in the heat, resulting in damage to the items.
There is a special UV protection wrap available which is ideal in the summer months, or if you know they will be in direct sunlight. They offer more kinds too, like:
- Cast Stretch
- Hand Stretch
- Color Stretch
- Blown Stretch
- And several more…
Make sure all items are securely wrapped and you can ask any questions to any of our Western Packaging Employees, you can assure your items will arrive safely.
Do You Ship A Lot of Items
If you are someone who ships a lot of items or even stores a lot of items. Stretch wrap is a good option to limit the amount of stuff you use. Just think of those odd shaped items that don’t fit properly into some containers. You no longer have to worry about that.
You can tremendously limit the amount of waste you have to. You wont need to carry as much packing supplies anymore. Stretch wrap fits so tightly around your items that they don’t shift and move. Everything should stay where you have put it, and be protected fully.
Get Stretch Film From Us
At Western Packaging, we are educated on our products. We would be glad to speak with you about your needs and how to best accommodate them. Doing our best to have a solution to any issue you may have is what we do. Call us and let us help you out.
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