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Omni Stretch Film
Types & Terminology
Typically, all stretch wrap is used to contain and protect products on a pallet during transit
and storage. Even though there is the one common purpose, there are multiple strengths,
colours and lengths to suit different applications.
High Elasticity Film Memory
High elasticity enables higher stretch The ability of a stretch film to recover
yield and increased containment to its original shape after being
force. stretched. Increases load containment
enabling the film to maintain a tight
load during transportation
Film Elongation
Stretching the film to it maximum
yield
Puncture Resistance
Eliminate the tearing of film on
sharp irregular products and pallet
corners
Gauge
One gauge is equal to .254 microns.
Microns are another common form
of film measurement
Cling
Allows the film the stick to itself
when applying
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