Printed Stretch Film

Product Description

A comprehensive product contains the following material types and specifications:

1. Hand Applied Printed Stretch Film:

   • Description: Designed for manual wrapping applications, typically featuring rolls that are lightweight and ergonomic for operators.

   • Common Specifications:

     • Width: 400mm, 450mm, 500mm (or 16-20 inches)

     • Thickness (Gauge): 12m to 25m (47 gauge to 100 gauge)

     • Roll Length: 300m, 400m, 500m

     • Core Diameter: 50mm or 76mm (2-inch or 3-inch)

2. Machine Applied Printed Stretch Film:

   • Description: Engineered for use with automatic and semi-automatic stretch wrapping machines. These films require higher tensile strength and consistent stretch percentages.

   • Common Specifications:

     • Width: 500mm (20 inches) standard, up to 1000mm

     • Thickness (Gauge): 17m to 35m+ (67 gauge to 140+ gauge) for heavy-duty loads.

     • Stretch Capability: 150%, 200%, 250%, and High-Performance (300%+) pre-stretch.

     • Roll Weight: Typically 15kg to 20kg (33-45 lbs).

3. Specialty Printed Stretch Films (Extended Portfolio):

   • Printed Extended Core (Bundling) Film: Narrow width films (2", 3", 5") with extended cardboard handles for quick, manual bundling of small items.

   • Opaque Printed Film: White, black, or colored film used for security (concealing contents) and enhanced logo visibility.

   • Perforated (Vented) Printed Film: For products needing ventilation (e.g., produce, hot products) while still requiring branding.

II. Technical Content & Material Properties

The product, regardless of the print, must provide excellent performance as a stretch film:

• Material: Lineal Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Virgin resins (typically cast or blown).

• Puncture Resistance: High resistance to sharp edges and corners.

• Tear Resistance: Excellent resistance to propagation once a tear starts.

• Cling: High cling properties (can be "one-side-cling" to prevent pallets from sticking to each other, or "two-side-cling" for maximum hold).

• Clarity: Good transparency between logos for easy barcode scanning (if applicable).

• Color (Base Film): Standard is clear. Opaque white is highly recommended for best print vibrant, but black or custom colors can be offered.

III. Branding and Printing Capabilities (The Value-Add)

This section defines what the product contains from a branding perspective:

• Printing Method: Typically Flexographic (surface printing).

• Colors:

  • Offer 1 to 4 color printing (Spot/PMS Colors).

  • Option for Full-Color (CMYK) processes for complex logos.

• Repeat Length (Logos): Continuous printing or specific repeat lengths (e.g., every 6", 9", 12", 24").

• Print Design Content:

  • Company Logos

  • Handling Instructions (e.g., "Fragile," "Do Not Double Stack")

  • Safety/Security Messages (e.g., "If Seal is Broken, Do Not Accept")

  • Barcodes or QR codes.

  • Regulatory and Warning information (e.g., choking hazard, recycling symbols).

• Ink Type: Water-based or UV-cured inks designed to adhere to LLDPE and resist scuffing.

IV. Services and Support (Part of the Total Product)

• Art and Design Support: Assistance with adapting customer logos to the stretch film repeat pattern.

• Proofing: Providing digital or physical proofs of the logo placement for approval.

• Pre-Stretch Consulting: Testing the film with the customers machinery to ensure correct application and logo visibility.

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