Post stretch is the stretch in the film created by the film tension between
the film carriage and the load being wrapped.
What
Is Post Stretch ?
Post stretch
is the stretch in the film created by the film tension between
the film carriage and the load being wrapped .
Increase
the film Tension and you will increase the Post stretch .
Benefits
Of Post Stretch
PROS
Maximizes the load retention capabilities of the film.
CONS
As this "Tension" stretch is usually concentrated on
the corners of a load, it can crush and damage if set too high.
As you use the load to create the tension, there is a danger of
pulling the layers apart.
Dependant on the product to be wrapped this form of stretch may
not be desirable. (Empty P.E.T bottles)
How To Post
Stretch ?
Post stretch
is directly proportional to the amount of film force applied.
Increase
the film force and the post stretch will increase.
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