Stretch film and strapping are often used in tandem for palletizing and securing heavy obscure loads. In such cases, pallets will often be secured with four or more bands of strapping and then wrapped with stretch film. This tactic is an excellent way to ensure that heavy and oddly shaped loads are properly contained so they do not fall or go lopsided during transit and storage. Many companies use stretch film and strapping in tandem for applications as described above. But, having to use these two materials can be pricey. Pallets that are wrapped in both strapping and stretch film require extra material to ensure proper load containment. And this leads to the need for extra labor or automation to complete the process of applying these materials to your pallets of products. In a world where everyone is looking for ways to cut costs, these processes are concerning as they are expensive to implement. This is especially true when the cost of packaging materials continues to rise regularly. Many companies are looking for a way to eliminate extra packaging in an effort to reduce the cost of their product palletizing protocols. Many businesses ask themselves, "wouldn't it be great if we could replace stretch film and strapping with a single packaging material?" And, we must agree that it would be awesome if this could be done. If you could swap out two materials for one, you could save time, money, and labor by using only one type of packaging to palletize your products. Well, we have good news for you. Thanks to Alliance Plastics, there is now a single type of flexible packaging film called steelflex titanium stretch film that can replace the use of traditional stretch film and strapping for the types of applications mentioned above! But, how is this film able to accomplish this? And, where can you purchase this material? In this article, we will explain how you can use steelflex titanium stretch film to replace the use of traditional stretch film and strapping for palletizing heavy and obscure loads!

If you are thinking about when you should buy packaging, the answer is yesterday. Now, unless you have a delorean, telephone booth, police box, or some other form of time machine, I understand that is rather impossible. Still, that does not change the fact that if you need packaging in the next month... No wait; if you need packaging by year's end, you should purchase today or as soon as possible otherwise. Now, before you accuse me of being all "salesy," please allow me to explain why you must consider ordering your packaging today if you want to have it on time, or in some cases, at all. There are many reasons why waiting until the last minute to order the packaging machinery or materials you need is a bad idea. And when I say a bad idea, I mean a very costly one that could very well lead to wasted time and money and many unwanted headaches. From insane lead times going beyond 12 months to low or no availability of certain packaging supplies due to national raw materials shortages, there are many good reasons to buy as soon as possible. But what other reasons should you consider for buying today? Are the materials or machinery that you need currently showing long lead times and low availability? What can you do to ensure you have the packaging supplies and equipment you need when you need them? In this article, we will answer all of the questions above. And we will provide you with important information and tactics for buying packaging in today's climate.

Are you trying to decide between strapping material and stretch film? If so, you have a lot to consider. On the one hand, Stretch film is a fantastic flexible packaging film that is perfect for securing, containing, and palletizing your products. Stretch film is recyclable and comes in various sustainable formulations, such as PIR recycled stretch film and bio-based stretch film. On the other hand, strapping material is another hugely popular packaging material that can be used to secure and contain pallets of products. Strapping is perfect for the packaging of newspapers and magazines as well as heavier items such as cinder blocks and industrial equipment. And it is recyclable. But, which of these two packaging materials are best suited for securing your products for transportation and storage? In this article, we will compare strapping material to stretch film and help you choose the packaging material best suited for your product palletizing needs.

You know you want to package your products in printed shrink or bundling film. But, you are not sure which one of these flexible packaging films is right for your needs. While these flexible packaging films look similar, they are meant for different packaging applications. And, you want to make sure that you choose the proper film for your product packaging requirements. However, you want to understand better the differences between these two types of packaging materials so that you can select the one that is most appropriate for your needs. Today, we will explain the differences between these two types of packaging supplies and help you choose the one best suited for your product packaging.

I am sure you are sick of hearing about supply chain problems, but they significantly affect lead times for packaging machinery and materials. Suppose you are thinking about making a large packaging machinery or materials purchase but do not plan on receiving them for several months. In that case, you will still want to consider buying now rather than later. While that may seem "salesy" at first glance, the truth is, it is sound advice in these difficult times. Due to severe supply chain problems, a packaging materials or machinery order you need in six months may need to be placed today to receive it on time. Waiting to purchase your packaging machinery or materials close to the date when you need them to arrive in your warehouse may result in severe problems and unwanted headaches. In order to ensure that your equipment and materials arrive on time, it is essential to make sure that you order far enough in advance so that your items arrive when you need them. But why are lead times so long today? Why is it necessary to order your packaging machinery and materials so far in advance? This article will review the evermore important factor of lead times for purchasing packaging machinery and materials and explain why lead times are significantly longer today.

Did you know that small contract packaging projects cost more than larger ones? That may seem odd at first sight, but it's the truth. You are probably asking yourself, why do small contract packaging projects cost more than larger ones? After all, typically, if you buy a larger version of something, it will be more expensive than a smaller variation. So what is it about contract packaging that flips this equation on its head? Several variables play into the higher costs of smaller contract packaging projects. But what are these variables that drive up the cost of contract packaging when it comes to producing smaller operations? What items of consideration do you need to think about when trying to understand the cost differentials between large and small contract packaging projects? This article will explain why smaller contract packaging projects cost more than larger contract packaging projects and what variables play into these differences in price points.