In grocery retail logistics, product protection during transport is critical. Pallets face multiple challenges, including sudden stops, uneven stacking, forklift handling, and exposure to humidity. Stretch film plays a key role in securing loads, maintaining stability, and preventing product damage.
Single-layer stretch film is suitable for light, stable loads over short distances, such as within a single warehouse. However, it offers limited puncture resistance and low cling, making it less effective for heavier pallets or multi-stop distribution networks.
Multi-layer co-extruded films provide enhanced performance. Three-layer stretch film features a strong core for puncture resistance and sticky outer layers for reliable cling. It is ideal for typical supermarket distribution pallets, including canned goods, dry groceries, and bottled beverages, keeping them stable through regional shipping.
For heavy, high-value, or uneven loads, five-layer stretch film provides additional load stability. Multiple layers allow precise control of tear resistance, film memory, and holding force, making it suitable for bulky or irregular loads. In cold-chain logistics, multi-layer films maintain performance under low temperatures and high humidity, securing frozen or dairy pallets effectively.
Two-layer stretch film is optimized for high-speed hand wrapping and shorter-distance operations. It balances strength and efficiency for tasks such as shelf restocking, cross-docking, or in-store pallet handling.
Selecting the appropriate film for each application—three- or five-layer for long-haul transport and heavy pallets, and two-layer for short-distance or in-store handling—ensures stable loads, reduces film waste, and improves operational efficiency. Multi-layer films enhance load integrity, minimize product damage, and maintain consistent protection throughout the supply chain.
