Stretch film: features, types and applications

Manufacturers

Due to the fact that stretch material is popular and in demand, a large number of companies are engaged in its production (both from Russia and from abroad)

In the process of choosing and purchasing packaging material, it is very important to pay close attention to the manufacturer. Preference should be given only to those firms that have earned respect in the professional community, since only they manufacture their products in accordance with officially established norms and generally accepted standards. Consider several popular and proven domestic and foreign manufacturers of stretch films

Consider several popular and proven domestic and foreign manufacturers of stretch films.

  • Stretch film is popular and respected by consumers (both beginners and professionals). Modified polyethylene is usually used as a raw material for packaging.
  • Roxor Industry is a well-known company, whose assortment includes not only film, but also a large number of other industrial materials.
  • A distinctive feature of products from the Vemata brand is that only safe and environmentally friendly materials are used during production. Accordingly, the film can be used for any purpose (including as a film for wrapping food). The material will not harm either adults or children.
  • The assortment of Expo-Market includes a special type of stretch film - vacuum film.
  • Cyklop International manufactures a wide variety of types and types of stretch films.

Also popular in our country are such companies as VarioPack, Regent-Stretch, Regent, Lava and Packing and Service.

Stretch film is a popular and demanded material that cannot be dispensed with in many areas of human activity.

You can find out how the production of stretch pads takes place in the video below.

Species overview

Due to the fact that stretch film is a popular and demanded material that is used in numerous spheres of human activity, you can find different types of such packaging on the market. For the convenience of the user, they are classified and divided into several groups.

Main groups.

Depending on the main characteristics of the material, stretch film can be divided into several categories.

Colored and transparent. First of all, it should be noted that these types of material differ in composition (dyes are included in the opaque film). In this case, the color film can be white, black, yellow, red and any other. Most often, colored material is used if there is a need to hide the contents of the package.

Primary and secondary. These types of stretch films differ depending on the raw material of manufacture. Packaging made from secondary raw materials (waste) will be much cheaper than packaging made from virgin materials.

By appointment

Depending on the scope and area of ​​use, the film is divided into several groups.

Packaging. Such material is used to wrap various objects and goods: for example, furniture, suitcases, building materials, and more. etc. Its main purpose is to secure and protect things from mechanical damage (for example, scratches).

Technical. Such a film is used for highly specialized purposes (for example, industrial or construction films).In some cases, the material may contain harmful components that can have a negative impact on human health.

Food grade. Designed for storage and transportation of food. Almost everyone deals with it on a daily basis (most often in the framework of grocery stores or at home). The composition of the material is completely safe for both children and adults.

Thus, you can be convinced that today on the market you can find various types of stretch films, so that each person can choose exactly the type that will meet his individual needs and wishes.

Stretch film consumers

Among the main consumers of stretch films:

  • enterprises packing their products for storage and transportation (large factories in the food industry, wine and vodka enterprises, water and beer producers);
  • freight (transport) companies;
  • postal organizations;
  • grocery and construction supermarkets (shops);
  • construction organizations;
  • private persons (for storage or transportation of things).

Today our country uses about 350 thousand tons of stretch film per year, and its consumption continues to grow. Russia produces (in total) about 140 thousand tons. Everything else is reimbursed through imports. New manufacturers appear, but there is no clear leader in this industry. Savings on the purchase of modern equipment and the lack of government support hinder the development of the production of this urgently needed material. We hope that the situation will change for the better in the near future.

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