Clear Pallet Wrap for Warehouse Storage & Dispatch

Rally Stretch Film is clear pallet wrapping film available in 450mm x 400m x 20um & 500mm x 300m x 23um rolls for compatible manual pallet-wrapping applications. Designed for practical workplace use, the range gives warehouses, workshops & dispatch teams two straightforward film specifications for wrapping palletised cartons, packaged goods & other compatible materials.

Choosing between the two comes down to more than roll price. Compare film width, thickness, roll length, pallet dimensions, load shape & handling requirements before deciding which Rally stretch film suits the task.

Moving wrapped pallets around the workplace? Material Handling Equipment supports compatible warehouse & site handling tasks. Where goods require a separate transport-restraint system, Rally Tie Downs provides ratchet tie-down options for compatible load-restraint applications.

Rally Stretch Film Size & Thickness Comparison

Two rolls cover two different wrapping profiles.

The 450mm x 400m x 20um roll provides a narrower film with greater nominal roll length.

The 500mm x 300m x 23um roll is 50mm wider & 3um thicker, with a 300m nominal roll length.

Neither specification is automatically the better choice. Match the roll to the pallet & wrapping task.

What Is Stretch Film?

Stretch film is flexible packaging film wrapped around compatible goods to help contain them together as a unit.

For pallet work, the film can be applied in overlapping passes around cartons or packaged products to help keep the assembled load contained during appropriate workplace handling & storage.

The current Rally rolls are practical formats for manual pallet wrapping, making them relevant to businesses preparing palletised stock without needing a complicated range of film variations.

Typical environments include:

► Warehouses
► Dispatch areas
► Workshops
► Manufacturing operations
► Trade supply businesses
► Construction supply yards
► Maintenance facilities
► Stockrooms
► Businesses preparing palletised goods

Rally 450mm x 400m x 20um Stretch Film | PI0545002SWRAP

More metres per roll can matter when pallet wrapping is a regular task.

The Rally PI0545002SWRAP is clear stretch film measuring:

► Width: 450mm
► Length: 400m
► Thickness: 20um
► Colour: Clear

Compared with the other Rally option, this film is 50mm narrower & provides 100m more nominal roll length.

That combination gives buyers an option where longer roll length & a narrower working width suit the wrapping task.

Rally 500mm x 300m x 23um Stretch Film | PI0350023SWRAP

Need greater film width across each pass?

The Rally PI0350023SWRAP is clear stretch film measuring:

► Width: 500mm
► Length: 300m
► Thickness: 23um
► Colour: Clear

Compared with the 450mm option, this film is 50mm wider & 3um thicker.

Its nominal roll length is 300m rather than 400m.

20um vs 23um Stretch Film

The Rally 23um stretch film is nominally 3 microns thicker than the Rally 20um stretch film.

Micron, abbreviated um, describes film thickness. A 20um film has a nominal thickness of 20 microns, while a 23um film has a nominal thickness of 23 microns.

Thickness is useful selection information, but it doesn't determine the complete wrapping requirement.

Also consider:

► Pallet dimensions
► Load geometry
► Carton condition
► Weight distribution
► Projecting edges
► Pallet condition
► Wrapping method
► Subsequent handling

Don't assume the 23um option is automatically suitable simply because a pallet is heavier.

Assess the complete load & packaging arrangement.

450mm vs 500mm Pallet Wrap

The 500mm Rally film provides 50mm more nominal width per pass, while the 450mm Rally film provides 100m more nominal film length per roll.

That gives buyers a clear trade-off.

Choose Between the Rolls by Comparing:

► Pallet height
► Carton dimensions
► Required overlap
► Operator preference
► Wrapping frequency
► Load shape
► Film consumption

The wider roll isn't automatically more economical & the longer roll isn't automatically more suitable.

Choose around the actual wrapping task.

Why Choose Clear Pallet Wrap?

Visibility is one practical advantage of clear stretch film.

Operators can see the wrapped goods rather than completely concealing the pallet behind opaque film.

That can assist with:

► Visual identification
► Checking carton orientation
► Locating visible labels
► Stock handling
► Warehouse organisation
► Recognising mixed pallet contents

Clear stretch film doesn't conceal the contents of the pallet.

Where privacy or visual security is specifically required, transparent film isn't the appropriate solution by itself.

Start With the Pallet, Not the Film

Good wrapping can't rescue a badly assembled load.

Before applying stretch film, inspect how the goods sit on the pallet.

Look for:

► Cartons extending beyond pallet edges
► Crushed or damaged boxes
► Unstable stacking
► Poorly positioned heavy items
► Large voids between cartons
► Loose components
► Sharp corners
► Damaged pallet boards
► Uneven load distribution

Rebuild an unstable pallet before wrapping it.

Stretch film should complement sensible pallet preparation rather than hide poor stacking behind layers of plastic.

A Practical Manual Pallet-Wrapping Sequence

The exact wrapping method depends on the goods & workplace procedure, but a controlled process matters.

Check the Base

Make sure the pallet itself is serviceable & the stack is positioned appropriately before wrapping begins.

Build Consistent Passes

Apply the film progressively around the load with suitable overlap for the wrapping method being used.

Keep Application Controlled

Avoid unnecessarily loose sections or uncontrolled film movement while working around the pallet.

Watch Vulnerable Corners

Hard or projecting edges can concentrate force against a small section of film.

Finish Deliberately

Avoid leaving loose film where it can snag during subsequent handling.

The objective is consistent containment around a properly prepared pallet, not simply adding as many layers as possible.

Pallet Wrap Isn't a Transport Tie-Down

Stretch film & transport tie-downs perform different jobs.

Stretch film can help contain compatible packaged goods together as an assembled pallet load.

It shouldn't be assumed to provide the complete restraint required when cargo is transported on a vehicle.

Vehicle load restraint can require separate equipment & methods appropriate to the cargo, vehicle & transport conditions.

For compatible transport-restraint tasks, Rally Tie Downs includes ratchet straps in multiple sizes.

Use each product for the task it's intended to perform.

Watch Sharp & Projecting Corners

A hard corner can concentrate force into a small area of film.

Before wrapping irregular goods, look for:

► Sharp metal edges
► Protruding components
► Broken cartons
► Timber corners
► Exposed fasteners
► Uneven packaging
► Objects projecting beyond the pallet

Where appropriate, protect vulnerable areas or improve the packaging before wrapping.

Adding more film isn't always the right response to a sharp edge.

Pallet Condition Matters Too

Film wraps the goods, but the pallet carries them.

Check the pallet before building the load.

Damaged boards, protruding nails, unstable blocks or a compromised base can create handling problems that stretch film won't solve.

A sensible dispatch check considers the goods, packaging, pallet & handling method together.

Once wrapped, Material Handling Equipment can support compatible workplace movement & handling requirements.

Warehouse Storage vs Freight Dispatch

A pallet moving a short distance into storage faces a different handling journey from one entering a freight network.

Warehouse Storage

Consider workplace movement, storage arrangements, warehouse traffic & how often the pallet may need to be accessed.

Freight Dispatch

Think beyond the dispatch area.

A pallet entering a freight network may experience multiple stages of handling before reaching its destination.

Prepare the pallet for its actual handling journey & address any separate freight or vehicle-restraint requirements independently.

Stretch Film vs Shrink Film

Stretch film is wrapped around goods under tension. Shrink film uses a different packaging process involving suitable film designed to contract when heat is applied.

The Rally products in this collection are stretch films.

Stretch film & shrink film shouldn't be treated as interchangeable simply because both are packaging films.

Manual Pallet Wrapping vs Machine Wrapping

Manual wrapping & automated pallet wrapping are different packaging processes.

The dimensions of a roll alone don't prove compatibility with pallet-wrapping machinery.

If a business uses automated wrapping equipment, select film specifically documented as compatible with that machine & process.

Don't put a Rally roll into wrapping machinery simply because its width appears suitable.

How Much Stretch Film Does a Pallet Need?

There's no useful universal metres-per-pallet figure.

Film consumption changes with:

► Pallet dimensions
► Load height
► Number of overlapping passes
► Wrapping pattern
► Load configuration
► Film width
► Operator technique
► Additional passes around selected areas

Businesses wrapping pallets regularly can track actual roll consumption across their typical loads to build more useful purchasing estimates.

More Film Doesn't Fix Weak Packaging

A leaning stack doesn't become well designed because another layer of film goes around it.

If cartons are crushing, products are poorly positioned or the stack is unstable, identify the actual problem first.

Possible corrections may involve:

► Repacking damaged cartons
► Restacking the pallet
► Redistributing goods
► Protecting vulnerable edges
► Replacing damaged packaging
► Separating incompatible items

Stretch film works best as part of a sensible packing process rather than as the only thing keeping a poorly assembled load together.

Common Stretch Film Mistakes

Wrapping an unstable stack: correct the load before applying film.

Choosing only by micron thickness: width, roll length & load geometry matter too.

Ignoring the pallet base: damaged pallets create problems film can't repair.

Wrapping directly over sharp projections: protect or reposition them where appropriate.

Assuming clear film hides valuable goods: it doesn't.

Calling stretch film shrink wrap: the packaging processes are different.

Assuming a roll suits automated machinery: verify machine compatibility separately.

Treating pallet wrap as vehicle load restraint: transport restraint requires its own assessment.

Build a Better Dispatch Routine

The wrapping bench is only one stage in getting goods ready to move.

Before releasing a wrapped pallet:

► Check the stack remains stable
► Inspect the film for obvious damage
► Confirm required labels remain usable
► Make sure loose film isn't hanging from the load
► Check the pallet remains serviceable
► Confirm the load can be handled appropriately
► Address any separate transport-restraint requirements

Small packing inconsistencies can become bigger problems once a pallet enters the handling chain.

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