Match the wrapping method
Hand application, turntable machines and power pre-stretch systems place different demands on roll weight, core, film stretch and unwind behaviour.
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PE Stretch Film
Specify around the pallet, the wrapper and the journey. WSD Pack coordinates stretch film enquiries for overseas wholesale and industrial use.
Film + load + application method
What the film must do
Hold the load without creating new problems.
A useful film specification balances containment, puncture resistance, stretch behaviour, clarity, cling and application efficiency. Thickness alone does not tell the full story.
Describe the pallet profile
Uniform cartons, sharp corners, irregular components and open loads require different approaches to puncture resistance, holding force and film construction.
Set the protection context
Exposure to dust, moisture, light, visibility requirements and storage conditions can affect colour, opacity, cling side and any specialised requirement.
Measure use, not only price per roll
Roll weight, usable film, application consistency and film consumed per pallet are needed for a meaningful commercial comparison.
Interactive sourcing brief
Define the film in four passes.
Move through the decision fields. The final enquiry can begin with the details you already know.
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Open a film enquiry
How will it be applied?
Begin with the wrapper because that determines the practical roll format and stretch behaviour.
- Hand or machine application
- Machine make and pre-stretch system
- Typical pallets wrapped per shift
- Operator and handling constraints
What is the roll specification?
Share the current standard or describe the target format. Equivalent comparisons should keep net film and core details visible.
- Film width and thickness
- Roll length or net weight
- Core size and material
- Cast or blown preference, if required
What must the load survive?
A representative pallet description is more useful than a generic request for “strong film”.
- Pallet dimensions and total weight
- Sharp edges or irregular faces
- Containment and puncture needs
- Colour, clarity or UV-related needs
How should the order move?
Carton count, pallet pattern, total volume and destination shape both unit economics and freight planning.
- Rolls per carton
- Cartons per pallet
- Order volume and cadence
- Destination port and required timing
Application routes
Choose the route before the roll.
These are sourcing directions to evaluate, not a promise of fixed stock. The quotation confirms the final construction and availability.
| Route | Best starting point | Important checks | Useful buyer input |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand film | Manual wrapping and variable pallet profiles | Roll handling, cling, tear and operator consistency | Roll weight, width, thickness, pallet count |
| Machine film | Repeat wrapping on a compatible machine | Pre-stretch system, film break, holding force, roll dimensions | Machine model, settings and current film data |
| Pre-stretched film | Lower application force or controlled manual use | Residual force, roll format and load suitability | Pallet profile and current consumption |
| Special requirement | Colour, opacity, venting or agreed recycled content | Performance trade-offs, minimum volume and evidence | Exact function and acceptable tolerance |
Application context mattersLoad · wrapper · route
From roll to destination
Pack the order for the freight it will meet.
Film rolls are dense, dimension-sensitive cargo. Carton construction, roll orientation, pallet stability, gross weight and moisture protection should be agreed alongside the product specification.
For CIF orders, the quotation defines the destination port and included freight and insurance scope. Import clearance, duties and post-arrival handling remain with the buyer unless separately agreed.
Understand CIF deliveryBuyer questions
Before requesting a film quote.
Send the pallet, wrapper and roll details.
Even a partial specification is useful. We will identify the missing decision fields with you.
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