Key Features
- Strength Heavy Duty: 20 mm cast film does not tear or puncture when under load. It is a high-performance wrap, which is rated with respect to industrial palletizing and offers superior load stability.
- Extraordinary Cling and Tension: The cling and tension of the self-adhering stretch occur as each film layer adheres to the others, ensuring proper wrap tension and preventing load shift. This elasticity provides a tight and secure bundle on the pallets.
- Complete Hiding (Security): The contents of wrapped pallets are supported by a black opaque color that maintains maximum security and privacy. This prevents theft and tampering, as valuable items cannot be seen.
- UV and Weather Defence: UV protection is built in with carbon black pigment, which blocks sunlight and prevents the breakdown of fragile products (e.g., food, electronics, etc.) by sunlight. Weatherproofing against rain, dust and dirt is another aspect the film creates.
- Cold-Storage Performance: Performs well in cold or freezer conditions. It will not be brittle at low temperatures, and that is why it will suit chilled or frozen products.
- Easy Application: Can be applied manually or by machine using 50mm standard dispensers. The pallet wrapping takes less time because the film flows and stretches well.
- LDPE that is recyclable: This is recyclable polyethylene. The used rolls may be recycled through UK soft-plastic schemes.
Applications & Use Cases
- Logistics and Warehousing: The procurement of palletized goods (electronics, appliances and hardware, etc.) to be transported either by road/rail or stored. The slowness of the black wrap makes it a good option when sending high-value goods.
- Retail Distribution: Palletizing retail stock (clothing, packaged goods, bulk items) and delivering the goods to the stores or markets without revealing the contents or branding.
- Manufacturing & Assembly: The Process of wrapping the completed products or parts so that they are stored or shipped. For example, on the factory floor or during transit, one can protect electronics, automotive parts or packaged goods.
- Construction Materials: Cases of heavy loads (timber, pipes, bricks) on site or during movement to shield against weather conditions and to cover up shipment of equipment/tools. Its waterproofing inhibits the destruction of building materials by rain or dust.
- Agriculture and food: Wrapped bales or pallets of refrigerated or frozen meat or grain. The black film also preserves UV-sensitive products (hay and silage), as well as freshness.
- Pharmaceuticals and Electronics: It is best used with high-security or sensitive loads. The system secures prescription medications, medical supplies, or other high-value electronics during shipments to deter pilferage.
- Cold Storage: The cold storage is used in cold-store or freezer warehouses where flexibility of films is required. For instance, we can wrap frozen food pallets or chilled chemicals without cracking them.
The benefit of Black (vs Clear) Films is functional.
- Load Concealment Securities: Black Opaque wrap covers all the contents, which prevents thieves and shields sensitive goods from sight. Unlike clear film, no one can easily see the content of the pallet.
- Ultraviolet Protection: Carbon-black pigment blocks the harmful ultraviolet rays and protects the film and load against sun damage. This is essential in outdoor storage or for UV-sensitive products (pharmaceuticals, some food).
- Strength: Black stretch film is as tensile and load stable as clear film. It performs similarly with heavy or irregular loads, and it also has the added effect of being opaque.
- Less Condensation: The opaque block is used to minimize internal condensation within wrapped packets. This will eliminate the moisture on the chilled/frozen food, unlike the transparent wrap, which may allow the formation of dew.
- Additional Uses: Color-coding/branding – wrap can be used in black to differentiate product lines or priority orders. It is also cost-effective in appearance (the movie makes a wrapped pallet look sleek, almost finished).
Shipping & Availability (UK)
- UK Warehouse Stock: UK distributors and packaging suppliers stock this film. It comes in multipacks (usually 6 rolls) with volume discounts.
- Next-Day Delivery: When ordered before the afternoon, many suppliers in the UK provide free delivery on orders of stretch film (UK Mainland) the next day.
- Free/Discounted Shipping: Large orders can be delivered free (e.g., orders over about 100 pounds) or at a reduced freight rate. Ask suppliers about minimum order amounts.
- Nationwide Services: Operates nationwide – across the UK – with industrial centers in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The usual lead time is 1-2 working days.
- Recycling: The movie can be recycled through the UK soft plastics recycling schemes. The empty cores can be returned to the suppliers to be recycled or replaced.
