Black Cast Machine Stretch Film

Black cast machine stretch film is a type of stretch film designed for use in automated packaging systems.

The cast stretch film features a unique black colour that provides opacity, effectively concealing the contents of pallets and enhancing product security.

The black cast stretch film is made from high-quality cast polyethylene, allowing for excellent stretchability and load retention, which ensures that products remain stable and protected during storage and transportation.

This stretch film is typically used with high-speed wrapping machines. It is lightweight yet durable, making it an efficient and cost-effective solution for securing various types of goods in industries such as logistics, manufacturing, and retail.

Our black cast machine stretch film is also able to protect against dust, moisture, and UV light, further enhancing its value as a packaging material.

Black cast machine stretch film is primarily used for securing and stabilising palletised loads during storage and transportation.

Its opaque black colour helps conceal the contents, making it ideal for protecting sensitive or confidential products. This type of film is commonly used in warehouses and distribution centres to wrap items ranging from boxes to bulky goods, ensuring they remain intact and secure.

Additionally, our black stretch film can help prevent dust, moisture and other contaminants from affecting the products, making it a versatile solution in various industries, including manufacturing, retail and logistics.

Black cast machine stretch film from Macfarlane Packaging offers several benefits for businesses looking to enhance their packaging efficiency and security.

Our black cast machine stretch film provides excellent load stability and protection during storage and transport, minimising the risk of product damage. Its black colour helps ensure confidentiality by obscuring the contents of the pallet, making it ideal for sensitive materials.

Additionally, the film is lightweight yet strong, which can help reduce shipping costs and improve overall sustainability by minimising material use.

Furthermore, its compatibility with high-speed machines streamlines the packing process, enhancing productivity.

Shrink wrap and pallet wrap, often referred to as stretch film, are both commonly used for packaging and protecting goods, but they serve different purposes and have distinct characteristics:

Shrink Wrap:

• Application Method: Shrink wrap is applied by enclosing the product or item in the wrap and then using heat to shrink the wrap tightly around the item.
• Material: Shrink wrap is typically made from polyethylene plastic.
• Shrinking Process: When heat is applied to shrink wrap, it contracts and conforms tightly to the shape of the item, creating a sealed and protective barrier.
• Protection: Shrink wrap provides a secure seal that protects items from dirt, moisture, and tampering. It is often used for packaging individual products or items.
• Appearance: Shrink wrap creates a smooth and tight finish around the packaged item, giving it a professional look.
• Common Applications: Shrink wrap is commonly used for packaging CDs, DVDs, books, electronics, and other individual products.

Pallet Wrap (Stretch Film):

• Application Method: Pallet wrap, or stretch film, is applied by wrapping it around palletised goods or items to secure and stabilise them on a pallet.
• Material: Pallet wrap is made from polyethylene plastic as well, but it is formulated with stretch properties to provide elasticity.
• Stretching Process: Pallet wrap is stretched during application, and it clings tightly to itself and the items on the pallet as it reverts to its original size.
• Protection: Pallet wrap holds the items on a pallet together, preventing shifting, movement, and potential damage during transit.
• Appearance: Pallet wrap creates a layered and overlapping look around the entire pallet, optimising load stability.
• Common Applications: Pallet wrap is primarily used for securing large quantities of items on pallets, ensuring they remain intact during transportation and storage.

In summary, while both shrink wrap and pallet wrap are made from plastic materials, they have distinct methods of application, purposes, and appearances. Shrink wrap is used to tightly enclose and seal individual products, while pallet wrap is used to secure and stabilise multiple items on a pallet.