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  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...

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% ...