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15 Best Operating Tips for Semi-Automatic Stretch Wrappers

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October 7, 2020 By lantech

Most stretch wrappers come with manuals on how to operate and trouble-shoot the machines. But they barely begin to cover what you need to know to create a safe-to-ship load. …

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Topics: Containment Force, Film Breaks, Semi-automatic Pallet Wrapping, Stretch Film, Stretch Wrapping

What is Tackifier and Why is it in Stretch Film?

Posted by Lantech

January 5, 2017 By Lantech

Stretch wrap is a term used for the film used with stretch wrapping machines to secure a load of material to a pallet creating a unitized or single, solid, transportable object that arrives at it's destination in as expected condition. Stretch wrap film is typically made from LLDPE or linear low …

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The Most Common Reason for Stretch Film Breaks

Posted by Lantech

December 15, 2016 By Lantech

  One of the inevitable challenges of a stretch wrapper operators job is stretch film breaks. Some customers find that stretch film will break as often 3 to 5 times per roll. At best these breaks are an irritation. At worst, they can lead to a cascading series of increasingly problematic …

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Topics: Film Breaks, Stretch Film

What Are the Trade-Offs to Wrap My Pallet Load Effectively?

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September 8, 2016 By Lantech

  What are the trade-offs when trying to wrap my pallet load effectively? Not just any theoretical pallet load but the one sitting on the shipping dock floor in front of me? …

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How much does stretch wrap stretch? Is more better?

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June 28, 2016 By Lantech

The simple answer is that quality machine stretch film typically stretches 3x or more. The right answer is....it depends on the stretch film, the machine and most importantly, your product, loads and goals. Here's the full answer …

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Blown vs. Cast – How is stretch film made?

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June 20, 2016 By Lantech

  There's no single "best" film Every application and company is different. Sure, there are commonalities, but there's a lot of detail that film experts and local reps consider when suggesting the optimal stretch film for an application. The "best stretch film" is relative - based on your …

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Stretch Your Stretch Wrapping Dollar

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May 11, 2016 By Lantech

  You’re driving home after work and your gas light is on…again. You notice a gas station selling gas for $3.50/gallon and another selling the same gas for $1.50/gallon. Which station are you pulling into? It’s a no brainer. You’re going to pay the least amount to get the most. …

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How to Avoid the No. 1 Problem in Stretch Wrapping

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June 24, 2015 By Lantech

Since 1972, when Lantech invented stretch wrapping, there have been lots of improvements in the technology and techniques that help shippers send their loads from their facility to their customer’s, damage free and at the lowest cost. But stretch wrapping is not problem-free.  The No. 1 problem …

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Topics: Film Breaks, Stretch Film, Stretch Wrapping

The Smart Way to Get The Most Value From Your Stretch Film

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March 27, 2015 By Lantech

  You’re driving home after work and your gas light is on … again. You notice a gas station selling gas for $3.50/gallon and another selling the same gas for $1.50/gallon. Which station are you pulling into? It’s a no-brainer. You’re going to pay the least amount to get the most. …

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Topics: Stretch Film, Stretch Film Cost

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