Stretch Wrap Technical Data

Published: 03/04/2014
Author: U.S. Packaging a; US packaging and wrapping
Product Categories: Stretch Film

We are going to list technical data for some of our stretch film products we offer. This is a great reference for anyone wanting to know the performance of our stretch film products. If you have any questions about the products listed feel free to call us at 1-800-441-5090.

Technical Data For True Gauged Hand Stretch Film, Machine Stretch Film, and Bundling Film

All of our true gauged stretch film is produced from high-quality LLDPE (Linear Low-Density Polyethylene). This stretch film is a three-layer cast stretch film co-extruded and excellent for all types of stretch wrapping applications including Hand applications, machine applications, and bundling applications.


Gauge	Direction	60	70	75	80	90	100	115
Yield (sq. In./Lb.		50,283	43,100	40,891	37,700	33,500	29,800	26,200
Density (Gms.CC)		.917	.917	.917	.917	.917	.917	.917
Roll Length		7,500'	5,000'	5,000'	5,000'	5,000'	4,500'	3,000'
			6,500'	6,000'	6,000'
Elmendorf Tear (GMS./Sht)	MD	350	400	425	500	525	550	550
	TD	450	500	550	600	625	650	650
Haze (%)		1.2	1.3	1.4	1.5	1.6	1.8	2.0
Gloss 45 (%)		86	86	85	85	85	84	83
Ultimate Tensile Strength	MD (PSI)	7,500	7,750	8,000	8,250	8,500	8,750	9,000
	TD (PSI)	3,500	4,000	4,500	5,000	5,250	5,500	5,500
Max. Elongation	MD (%)	450	500	525	550	575	600	600
	TD (%)	700	725	750	800	825	850	850

Technical Data For Micron Hand and Machine Stretch Film

Micron stretch film is a great cost-saving alternative to true gauged hand stretch film. Users of micron stretch film experience excellent load retention, clarity, and strength. Micron stretch film is an LLDPE cast stretch film with cling on both sides designed to wrap and secure heavy loads.


Gauge	Direction	13 Micron	16 Micron	90 gauge
Yield (sq. In./Lb.		50,283	43,100
Density (Gms.CC)		.917	.917	.917
Roll Length		2,000'	1,000'	1,500'

Elmendorf Tear (GMS./Sht)	MD	150	250	400
	TD	400	425	500
Haze (%)		1.2	1.3	1.8
Gloss 45 (%)		86	86	82
Ultimate Tensile Strength	MD (PSI)	7,750	8,000	8,750
	TD (PSI)	3,000	3,500	4,500
Max. Elongation	MD (%)	450	500	550
	TD (%)	700	725	900

Technical Data For Hybrid Hand, Machine, and Bundling Stretch Film

Hybrid stretch film is a multi-layered cast stretch film made from high-quality LLDPE. Hybrid stretch film is made for an alternative to traditional gauged stretch film. An excellent option for wrapping uniform pallets of boxes and cartons.


Gauge	Direction	40	45	47	55	63	70	Test Method
Dart Drop (GMS./Sht)		21	33	37	55	73	89	ASTM D1709
Elmendorf Tear (GMS./Sht)	MD	21	33	37	55	73	89	ASTM D1922
	TD	382	444	468	566	665	751
Ultimate Tensile Strength	MD (PSI)	14,761	14,045	13,759	12,614	11,755	10,476	ASTM D822
	TD (PSI)	5,418	5,246	5,177	4,903	4,697	4,388
Max. Elongation	MD (%)	221	252	264	313	350	405	ASTM D822
	TD (%)	891	886	885	878	872	865

These three stretch films compose of the majority of stretch wrap products we offer. If you have requests for technical data sheets on our other stretch film products call us at 1-800-441-5090.

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