by Steve Smith | Oct 25, 2024 | Ask Steve
What impacts load containment, I have heard several opinions, but I am not sure which one to believe? Hi Adrian, Thanks for sending in your question, and yes, there are a lot of opinions on the subject. So, for now, let’s forget the opinions and look to science for...
by Steve Smith | Sep 25, 2024 | Ask Steve
Will equipment condition affect our load containment? Hi Allison, Great question! The simple answer is yes, absolutely. But there is more to the story. The extent to which machine condition affects load containment will depend on the type of film used, the type of...
by Steve Smith | Aug 25, 2024 | Ask Steve
How much does poor pallet quality affect load containment? Hi Jim, Thanks for sending in your question. This topic finds its way into almost every Load Containment Lab Test Report we do for customers. So, it is something everyone should consider when developing their...
by Steve Smith | Jul 25, 2024 | Ask Steve
With such a wide variety of stretch films available on the market today, can I relate the price per pound I am paying to performance? Hi Eric, Thanks for your question, and I will say it is THE most fundamental and critical stretch film question – period. And...
by Steve Smith | Jun 25, 2024 | Ask Steve
How do you test for load containment and is it the same as an ISTA test? Hi Art, Thanks for submitting your question. It is something that should be asked before sending product to any lab for containment testing. The test protocol we use in our lab is very...
by Steve Smith | May 25, 2024 | Ask Steve
Why does stretch film have a tacky side and does it really matter if it is facing the load or facing outside the load? Hi Brian Thanks for sending in a great question! This will help a lot of people understand something that very few do today. Let’s set the groundwork...
