by Steve Smith | Jan 23, 2024 | Ask Steve
I Was Told by a Supplier That the Percent You Can Stretch Film Increases With Thickness and the Term Ultimate Strength Was Used. What Does That Mean and Is It True That Thick Films Can Be Stretched More? Hi Gavin, thanks for the question, it is a subject that is...
by Steve Smith | Dec 21, 2023 | Ask Steve
I See That Your Rapid Bander System Uses 2 Rolls of Film as Opposed to the Normal 1 Roll. Does It Mean That Each Revolution of the Machine Counts for 2 Wraps? Hi Miles, Your question could not have been better timed. There is a lot of discussion regarding corporate...
by Steve Smith | Nov 22, 2023 | Ask Steve
I’m Constantly Told by Salespeople That Downgauging Our Stretch Wrap Will Save Us Money. What Are the Risks (Pitfalls/Potential Issues) of Downgauging Stretch Wrap to Reduce Film Costs? Hi Alfred, I am sure everyone reading this has had the same thing presented to...
by Steve Smith | Oct 19, 2023 | Ask Steve
We Are Experiencing a Lot of Load Failures Between Our Plant and Warehouse, Which Is Just About 5 Miles Away. There Are No Bumps, Few Turns, One Stop Light, and No Hills. What Could Be Causing the Failures? Hi Sally, I am very impressed with the great questions people...
by Steve Smith | Sep 22, 2023 | Ask Steve
How Does Stretch Wrap Machine Condition Affect Load Containment? Hi Abby, that is a great question! I can confirm that machine condition will affect load containment, and in addition, it will affect your film usage. Now, let’s explore why machine condition is tied to...
by Steve Smith | Aug 22, 2023 | Ask Steve
How Do the New High-Performance Stretch Films Compare to Your Rapid Bander? Hi Rob, great question, and one I am certainly not afraid to answer. For many years there was little advancement in stretch film technology because, after all, it’s just something you wrap...
