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In the packaging, logistics and transportation industry, ensuring the safe and secure delivery of palletized goods is paramount. Among the various packaging methods available, stretch hooding stands out as a highly effective and versatile solution. Stretch hooding is a packaging method commonly used to secure and protect palletized goods. It involves using a stretchable plastic film, known as stretch hood film, which is applied over a load of goods on a pallet. The stretch hood is typically made of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and is designed to fit snugly over all five sides of the pallet load (leaving no open top side), providing stability and protection during handling and transportation. Stretch hood film is a popular choice across many different industries because it provides strong, resilient packaging that adapts to different load shapes and sizes, enhancing protection and stability throughout the supply chain. There are several advantages of using stretch hood ...

  What Is Stretch Hooder Film?   Introduced back in the 1980s, the stretch hooder type of film and method of palletizing products offers a range of different benefits with respect to distribution chain performance, reliability, operating costs, speed, and sustainability. Stretch hooder film or hooder film is a type of tubular film sealed one end; while the other end of the film is open and designed to stretch over your palletized load. It involves applying a gusseted, stretchable polyethylene hood to a pallet via a specialized piece of equipment or machinery. How Is Stretch Hooder Film Applied?   The "hood" on stretch hooder film is created from gusseted tubing, and the total height of the pallet load is automatically measured as the pallet enters the machine — making sure the exact amount of film used is precisely dispensed and appropriate for the job. Each film application is strategically cut to the proper length, sealed with heat on the top end, and then collected o...

Stretch hood film is for economical, innovative, heavy duty packaging products that have a high degree of elasticity and memory retention allowing film to be stretched over a load, which then snaps back tightly when released to give a high holding force on the pallet. Stretch hood films were originally specifically designed for the beverage industry as their stability and strength were ideal for these products but have also proved useful for temperature sensitive goods and tiles. Stretch hoods are especially suited for the tile industry because of the high level of pallet stability they offer. With their extremely high tear- and puncture resistance, they provide excellent support for sharp edges as well as the great weight of tiles. They are stable, even for external storage, and the films can be weather-resistant for up to three years. Stretch hoods can also be used for wrapping PE sacks, paper sacks and FIBCs. Stretch Hood Film is an elastic tubular film which is used with spec...

Our super stretch hooder film is being used to package products ranging from kitchen appliances to corrugated boxes. The automated stretch hooder offers better protection than traditional packaging, reduces packaging costs and puts your product out front where it can be seen by consumers. Our films have been approved for use on all the major stretch hooding systems. Other applications include: insulation board, appliance, wood pellets, resin and mineral bags, foam, mixed load distribution items, corrugated and other end uses that require 5-sided protection. Why Stretch Hooder? A few reasons include: -5 Side protection. -Speed of automation compared to alternative packaging. -Presents your finished packaging well. -Ability to print your logo on hooder film for added marketing value. -Minimizes chance of theft during transportation. -Minimal energy to apply packaging. A full line of hooder product types allowing stretch percent’s from 10% to over 50% ...