Complete Stretch Film Guide

PRE-STRETCH OR LIGHT FILMS from 47-55 Gauge

• Ideal for lighter smaller objects, small boxes, and banding light items together. Many moving companies use light gauge banding stretch film in place of tape.

• Ideal for loads up to approx. 1300 lbs; 12", 15", and 18" widths are ideal for shorter loads or loads where only the bottom and top need to be wrapped.

• Same strength as 12”-20” hand stretch wrap. Machines promote more efficient wrapping and reduce waste.

MEDIUM GRADE FILMS 63-70 GAUGE

• Same uses as the medium gauge, but enables slightly stronger holding strength.

• Ideal for loads up to approx. 1600 lbs; 12", 15", and 18" widths are ideal for shorter loads or loads where only the bottom and top need to be wrapped.

• Same strength as 12”-20” hand Stretch wrap. Machines promote more efficient wrapping and reduce waste.

80 Gauge

• The most common gauge in all stretch wrap. Known to be very versatile and handle a variety of applications.

• Ideal for loads up to approx. 2200 lbs. 80 gauge is the most common stretch film thickness and is ideal for a variety of applications.

• Same strength as 12”-20” hand stretch wrap. Machines promote more efficient wrapping and reduce waste.

90 Gauge

• Uses are comparable to 80 gauge stretch film, but has increased strength.

• Ideal for loads up to approx. 2400 lbs. 90 gauge is a starting thickness for heavier film. The 18" and 20" 90 gauge and above are ideal for taller or heavier loads.

• Same strength as 12”-20” hand stretch wrap. Machines promote more efficient wrapping and reduce waste.

100 Gauge

• Commonly used for heavier boxes and products to bundle together. Medium-heavy boxes and medium-heavy items such as light lumber are ideal.

• Ideal for loads up to approx 2800 lbs. The 18" and 20" 100 gauge and above are ideal for taller or heavier loads.

• Same strength as 12”-20” hand stretch wrap. Machines promote more efficient wrapping and reduce waste.

115 Gauge

• Used for smaller heavy objects, commonly used for banding lumber together.

• Ideal for loads up to approx. 3000 lbs. The 18" and 20" 115 gauge and above are ideal for taller or heavier loads.

• Same strength as 12”-20” hand stretch wrap. Machines promote more efficient wrapping and reduce waste.

150 Gauge

• Greater strength and puncture resistance, great for regular and irregularly shaped boxes. Ideal for securing heavier loads.

• Ideal for loads up to approx 3500 lbs. The 18" and 20" 90 gauge and above are ideal for taller or heavier loads.

• Same strength as 12”-20” hand stretch wrap. Machines promote more efficient wrapping and reduce waste.

Stretch Film Dispensers

Make wrapping anything in your office, warehouse, school, or restaurant as effortless as possible. Stop hand unwinding stretch wrap and make sure to give our stretch film dispensers a try.