Choosing the wrong stretch film leads to film breaks, wasted material, and higher costs. Learn how to match film specs—like thickness and stretchability—to your wrapper type, and discover how Yuandian’s Nano 55 Super Power Stretch Film delivers unmatched performance and savings.

Why Stretch Film Selection Matters More Than You Think

 

Stretch film isn’t just a packaging material—it’s the backbone of load stability, cost control, and operational efficiency. Whether you’re wrapping pallets with a turntable, rotary arm, or ring wrapper, the film you choose directly impacts:

• Film usage per load
• Load protection during transit
• Downtime from film breaks
• Overall packaging costs

 

At Yuandian, we manufacture high-performance machine stretch films—including our flagship Nano 55 Super Power Stretch Film—engineered to deliver superior stretchability, puncture resistance, and cost savings across all machine types.

Know Your Wrapper Type (Quick Overview)

 

Before choosing a film, it helps to understand how your machine stretches and applies it. Here’s a simplified breakdown:

Wrapper Type	How It Works	Typical Pre-Stretch	Ideal Film Thickness
Turntable	Pallet spins while film dispenser moves	150%–250%	17–23 micron
Rotary Arm	Arm rotates around stationary load	250%–300%	15–20 micron
Ring Wrapper	Load passes through high-speed ring	300%–400%	12–17 micron

Note: These are general guidelines. Actual machine specs may vary.

How to Choose the Right Stretch Film

1. Match Film Stretchability to Your Machine

Each wrapper has a limit on how much it can pre-stretch film. Using a film that exceeds this limit leads to breakage, waste, and lost savings.

1. Consider Your Load Type

 

• Heavy or irregular loads → Need higher puncture resistance and cling
• Long-distance shipping → Requires tear resistance and consistent tension
• High-speed operations → Demand ultra-thin, high-stretch films with flawless roll quality

Why Yuandian’s Nano 55 Superpower Stretch Film Delivers More

 

Our Nano 55-layer stretch film is designed to outperform standard wraps in every category:

• Stretchability up to 400% — ideal for high-speed ring wrappers
• Ultra-thin yet strong — reduces film usage without compromising load security
• Exceptional puncture resistance — perfect for sharp-edged pallets
• Consistent roll quality — minimizes downtime and breakage
• Eco-friendly formulation — supports sustainability goals

 

Whether you’re using a basic turntable or a high-speed ring wrapper, Yuandian’s Nano 55 film adapts to your needs—saving you money with every wrap.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q: Can I use turntable film on a rotary arm machine?

Technically yes, but you’ll miss out on the rotary arm’s full stretch potential—leading to higher film consumption and cost.

 

Q: Is it okay to use hand film in a machine just once?

We don’t recommend it. Hand film isn’t designed for machine pre-stretch and can cause breakage or damage to your equipment.

Need Help Choosing the Right Film?

 

Yuandian offers five specialized machine film blends tailored to different wrapper types and load profiles. Just tell us your machine model and what you’re wrapping—we’ll recommend the best match and even send samples for testing.

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