Stretch or industrial cellophane is a type of nylon that has elasticity, transparency, adhesion and elasticity. This nylon, which is produced from plastics such as polyethylene or PVC, is one of the most widely used plastics in industrial packaging.
Types of industrial cellophane, also known as stretch nylon, packaging cellophane, or furniture wrapping cellophane in the market. be; They have different qualitative characteristics, including different widths and thicknesses, which enable wide applications.
Pallet is a flat or edged structure that is designed and produced in different types of wood, metal and plastic. This structure is used for moving and arranging goods in large warehouses and factories and makes transportation possible with a forklift. Through the pallet, heavy goods of different sizes can be moved at once, and the moving process takes place in the shortest time.
Several different products are usually stacked on the pallet, these loads will not remain stable if they are not connected to each other. Various equipments such as ropes and belts and most importantly stretch pallet straps are used to keep the loads on the pallet. The stretch film tightens around the products and prevents moisture from penetrating into the items. On the other hand, due to its elasticity and strength, it holds the items firmly.
Palette closure methods with stretch
After arranging the goods on the pallet, it is important to secure them and it is known as screw pallet. As mentioned, there are different methods for screw pallets, including the use of belts, chipboards, nylon stretch rolls, and shearing, each of which is suitable for different products.
To close the pallet with stretch, you can use two manual and machine methods for packing your products, each of which has its own application. In small industries, the manual method is used, and in large industries, special stretch pallet devices are used.
Handheld Pallet Stretch
Hand stretcher is used in small industries or in homes for food packaging. In manual palletizing, the stretch nylon roll is wrapped around the goods by human power. Since this stretch pallet method is done manually, it requires thin plastic nylon and in smaller dimensions. If the daily packing amount of an industry is less than 50 pieces, this method of palletizing is suitable and protects the goods well. In this method, special manual stretching devices can also be used to speed up the screw pallet process.
Stretch Pallet Machine
Another method of using stretch in palletizing is to use a semi-automatic or fully automatic pallet stretcher. In large industries, the stretch wrapping method is mechanized and the machine stretch film is wrapped around the goods by machines.
This device is used in large industries and can minimize the need for manpower in this sector. A stretch pallet machine is usually a device with an adjustable metal lever for stretch wrapping products, which makes the wrapping process faster. The stretch pallet machine has various types, each of which wraps industrial cellophane around the product in different ways.