Stretch Film Technical Data Sheet

This stretch film technical data sheet defines the structure, test conditions, and grade-specific evidence used to compare pallet wrap film. It covers hand, machine, pre-stretched, colored, and vented PE grades. Treat figures as typical or reference values unless an approved limit is stated. Confirm pre-stretch, puncture behavior, containment, unwind, and transport performance through representative sample testing before full use.

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What This Dataset Covers

Use this dataset for comparison, inspection, approval, and trials. Link each result to type, thickness, batch, and method. It does not replace a roll specification or transport study. Shrink film, pressure-sensitive tape, and adhesive tests are outside this scope.

Review stretch film formats before testing.

Assess pre-stretched hand film separately because its supplied condition differs from conventional film.

From Resin System to Roll Geometry

Stretch film uses PE or LLDPE in mono- or multilayer construction. Cast and blown processing can change clarity, tear, puncture, cling, and unwind. Record process, layers, cling side, core, and winding condition.

Grade Approval Data

Item

Typical Value / Reference Range

Test Method or Condition

Notes

Structure

Tested grade

Material record

Identify resin, process, layers, and type.

Thickness

Grade value in um

Multi-position measurement

Read with tolerance and profile.

Tensile / elongation

MD and TD values

Conditioned tensile test

State unit, width, speed, direction.

Peel cling

Confirmed range

Film-to-film separation

State side, extension, temperature.

Puncture / tear

Tested results

Separate methods

Do not combine failures.

Recovery / retention

Stated extension

Extension-and-hold test

Supports retained-force comparison.

Haze / transmittance

Grade-specific

Optical test

Only where visibility matters.

Pre-stretch / containment

Project-confirmed

Wrapper and load trial

Depends on equipment and load.

Publish values only when supported by a grade, batch test, specification, declaration, or project trial. Mark industry figures as references.

Evidence Behind Each Result

Test Item

What It Checks

Suggested Method or Reference

Why It Matters

When To Request It

Thickness profile

Web variation

ISO 4593 or equivalent

Thin lanes reduce margin.

Downgauging or approval

Tensile / elongation

MD and TD behavior

ASTM D882 or equivalent

Defines directional strength.

New grade or thickness

Peel cling

Layer separation

ASTM D5458 or equivalent

Affects overlap and unwind.

Tail release or blocking

Puncture

Probe resistance

ASTM D5748 or equivalent

Represents edge risk.

Sharp loads

Recovery / retention

Retained stress

ASTM D5459 or equivalent

Relates to holding force.

Settling or storage

Containment

Force after wrapping

Calibrated load trial

Connects film to load.

New load or wrapper

A standard is a test basis, not certification. Record conditioning, direction, specimen size, speed, sample count, result rule, batch, and date.

Reading Performance Without Overreach

Thickness affects yield and puncture margin, but thicker film is not automatically better. Tensile strength is stress; force at break also reflects width and thickness. Elongation at break is a failure value, while recommended pre-stretch is equipment-confirmed. Peel cling is film-to-film interaction. Puncture and tear are different failures. Recovery and stress retention indicate retained holding force.

Compatibility Variables

Load weight, shape, surface, coating, edges, temperature, humidity, sunlight, storage, transport, equipment, operator method, film layers, and corner protection can change performance.

Controlled Trial Before Release

Record grade, batch, wrapper, pre-stretch, wrap force, pattern, load, and operator. Check roll edges, core shape, unwind, neck-down, breaks, tail retention, separation, puncture, movement, and barcode visibility. For a field-use checklist that connects these data points with real pallet movement, review how pallet wrapping methods affect load stability.

Recheck containment after 24 h, 72 h, and 7 days when relevant, then after handling.

Release only when criteria are met.

Where Data Drift Becomes Failure

Data Point

If Too Low

If Too High

Risk in Application

Check Before Full Use

Thickness profile

Weak lanes

Excess material

Breaks or uneven corners

Map thickness

Tensile strength

Early break

Poor conformity

Breaks or pressure points

Test MD and TD

Elongation

Low extension

Weak recovery

Breakage or loose wrap

Compare recovery

Peel cling

Tail release

Blocking

Loose tails or jerky unwind

Test at use temperature

Puncture resistance

Easy penetration

Heavy construction

Holes and tear initiation

Wrap sharpest load

Recovery / retention

Tension loss

Cargo compression

Shift or deformation

Measure after dwell

Pre-stretch setting

Low yield

Neck-down or breaks

Unstable containment

Set operating window

Preserving Roll Condition

Keep rolls dry and protected from sunlight, heat, pressure, contamination, and damage. Stabilize hot or cold rolls before testing. Recheck deformed material because storage can change cling, unwind, and repeatability.

Technical Routes Across the Site

Category, product, test, compatibility, and capability resources support this dataset without duplicating specifications.

Frequently Asked Technical Questions

How should a stretch film technical data sheet be read?

Confirm grade, thickness, direction, unit, method, conditioning, and data status. Compare equivalent results, then test the load and wrapper.

What is a typical value versus a guaranteed specification?

A typical value represents stated conditions. A guaranteed specification is an approved limit. Do not treat a reference value as a minimum.

Is recommended pre-stretch the same as elongation at break?

No. Elongation at break is a failure result. Recommended pre-stretch is confirmed with the film, equipment, and load.

Why can the same film perform differently?

Load shape, surface, edges, temperature, storage, wrap pattern, equipment, and operator method can change results. Sample testing is recommended.