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Use Less Pallet Wrap | Improve Efficiency with Armour Wrap
How to: Wrap More, With Less
Improve Pallet Wrapping Efficiency Without Compromising Load Security
More wrap, more layers, more protection... more waste.
It’s easy to assume that using more pallet wrap means better protection for your pallets.
We’re sorry to tell you this, but that “Extra Protection” is often a waste of product. In reality, the opposite is often true. With the right materials and approach, you can achieve stronger, more secure loads while using significantly less wrap.
How to wrap more pallets with less wrap:
The key lies in understanding how stretch works.
Machine film is designed to be applied with tension. This tension causes the material to stretch and become taut.
If the film isn’t tensioned and stretched correctly during application, it will stretch after application. The force of the items on your pallet against the wall of film can carry on stretching the film, leading to shifting.
Often, it’s assumed that the shift happens because there’s not enough wrap to hold the products in place, so more and more wrap is added to hold it all together. That can work, but why increase material usage when you don’t need to?
Can less be more?
Indeed, traditional pallet wrap often requires multiple layers to achieve stability. Though in recent years, new technologies have led to the development of high-performance films, such as Armour Wrap.
Armour Wrap is made of many microscopic layers of film, which are designed to stretch further while maintaining strength.
For example, Armour Wrap can stretch up to 300 percent. In real terms, that means 1m of Armour Wrap straight from the roll can stretch to become a 4m length.
This allows businesses to reduce the amount of material used per pallet while still achieving excellent load containment. Less wrap does not mean less protection; it means smarter use of materials.
Why consistency is key
Using a higher-quality stretch film also improves consistency. With better elasticity and memory, the film holds loads tightly in place, reducing the risk of movement during transit. This can help minimise product damage and returns.
Efficiency is not just about the material itself. Application plays a big role too. Ensuring correct wrapping techniques, such as proper tension and overlap, can make a noticeable difference. Even small adjustments can reduce film usage without affecting performance.
Using less benefits the environment
Switching to a higher stretch pallet wrap also has environmental benefits. Using less material reduces waste and lowers the overall carbon footprint of your packaging operations. This supports sustainability goals while also improving cost efficiency.
You will need to order less material because you’re using less, you will have fewer cores to dispose of, you’ll use less energy per pallet wrapped – all whilst increasing your efficiency.
Furthermore, using less plastic helps work towards Extended Producer Responsibility goals.Â
Save Time
Another advantage is reduced handling time. With fewer wraps needed per pallet, staff can work more quickly and efficiently. Over time, these small time savings add up, improving productivity across the operation.
For businesses looking to improve their packaging processes, upgrading pallet wrap is one of the simplest and most effective changes. It does not require new equipment, often just a simple tweak of settings, but the impact can be significant.
Wrapping more with less is about working smarter, not harder. By choosing high-performance films and refining your approach, you can reduce waste, lower costs, and improve load security all at the same time.
For Operations teams under constant pressure to do more with less, the right packaging strategy can make all the difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I reduce pallet wrap usage?
Switching to high-stretch films and improving wrapping techniques can significantly reduce usage.
What is high-performance pallet wrap?
It is a stretch film designed to provide greater strength and elasticity, allowing less material to be used.
No, if the right film and technique are used, load stability can actually improve.
Yes. Optimised packaging and Springpack’s stockholding and call-off agreements can significantly reduce on-site storage requirements.
What is Armour Wrap?
Armour Wrap is a high-performance pallet wrap designed for maximum stretch and efficiency.
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