Most pallet failures come from a short list of wrapping mistakes: not tying the load to the pallet, too little tension, too few wraps, wrapping over sharp edges unprotected, and using the wrong film for the load. Fix these five and the large majority of loose and damaged loads stop happening. None of these are … Read more
Use 17 micron for lighter, stable, uniform loads, and 23 micron for heavier or more demanding pallets. 23µ has about a third more material, so it resists punctures better and holds more tension, at a higher price per roll. If you are genuinely unsure, 23µ is the safer pick because the extra margin costs little … Read more
Pallet wrap is not sold at one price, because cost depends on film thickness, roll length and weight, how much you buy, and delivery. More useful than a headline price is your cost per pallet, which is what you actually spend to wrap a load. This guide explains what drives the price and how to … Read more
The most effective ways to cut stretch film’s environmental impact are to use film with recycled content, use less film per pallet, and recycle the film you use. There is no version of stretch film that has no impact, so honest progress comes from those three levers, not from a single “green” product that solves … Read more
Hand wrapping pallets looks harmless but is a common source of back strain, repetitive strain and slips when done badly. The main risks come from repeated bending to wrap the base, twisting while walking around the load, gripping and turning the roll all shift, and handling rolls. Good technique, sensible equipment and a few simple … Read more
Yes, stretch wrap and pallet wrap are recyclable. The film is made from polyethylene (LLDPE), one of the more widely recycled plastics. The catch is that it goes through commercial soft-plastic recycling, not your household recycling bin. For a business getting through rolls of pallet wrap, that means collecting used film separately and sending it … Read more
Micron, mu and gauge all describe the same thing: how thick the stretch film is. Micron and mu are the same unit (µ), used in the UK and most of the world. Gauge is an older measure still seen on some imported films. Thicker film has more material in it, which generally means more strength … Read more
Stretch wrap holds a load using its own tension and needs no heat. Shrink wrap is applied loosely, then heated so it shrinks tight around the product. They sound similar and are often confused, but they are different products for different jobs. For securing boxes on a pallet, you almost always want stretch wrap. The … Read more
Awkward loads fail in two ways: the film tears on sharp edges, or the load shifts because it is uneven and hard to secure. The fix is to protect the sharp points, use a thicker film, and build the wrap around the shape of the load rather than treating it like a neat box. For … Read more
A well-wrapped pallet stays as one solid unit from the moment it leaves your floor to the moment it arrives. To get there, anchor the film at the base, wrap upward with good overlap and tension, come back down, and tie off at the bottom. The detail below turns that into a repeatable method anyone … Read more