STRETCH HOOD

Petropack Power Stretch Hood films are heavy duty packaging products that have a high degree of stretch-ability and holding allowing the film to be stretched over a load. It then snaps back tightly when released to give a high holding force on the pallet. Our Power Stretch Hood also exhibits high degrees of tear and puncture resistances.

In comparison with shrink hood, the properties of our stretch hood film are designed and developed to offer better performance characteristics whilst allowing significant down-gauging opportunities to reduce cost. A 120 micron stretch hood film gives a better performance compared to a 140 micron shrink hood.

The 3 main characteristics that impact on the performance and suitability of the hood are tear strength, puncture and holding forces. Our Power Stretch Hood is a technical 3 layer co- extruded film which uses premium grade quality resins to meet the performance needs of the hooding operation giving easy seal with excellent stretch properties. Most shrink hoods are standard blends of LDPE & LLDPE and are more sensitive in the extrusion process; this means that they are prone to weak areas which only become apparent when shrunk.

However, with stretch hood a thicker film does not necessarily mean a higher performing hood. The type of product to be packed, packaging operation and logistics network all have an impact on the recipe, resin and dimension required. These factors should all be considered carefully before the optimum proposal is made, but whatever that is our Power Stretch Hood is a true product innovation.

STRETCH HOOD PROPERTIES

• Excellent film performance (Holds tightly to the pallet)
• Exceptional tear and puncture resistance properties
• Easy seal, excellent stretch performance
• Heat-free safe packaging
• Packaging material saving