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Wrapping process

The wrapping process begins when a loaded pallet arrives at the warehouse or is ready for shipment: stretch film is systematically applied around goods or pallet loads to prevent load shift, damage, and contamination during handling and transit.

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The wrapping process begins when a loaded pallet arrives at the warehouse or is ready for shipment: stretch film is systematically applied around goods or pallet loads to prevent load shift, damage,…

The number and gauge of film layers vary significantly based on storage duration and distance—domestic local delivery typically requires fewer layers than long-distance export shipments.

In modern logistics centres, wrapping is a critical step in the palletizing workflow and must be optimized to meet throughput targets of 30 to 50 pallets per hour.

Last updated: 11 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stretch_wrap

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The wrapping process begins when a loaded pallet arrives at the warehouse or is ready for shipment: stretch film is systematically applied around goods or pallet loads to prevent load shift, damage, and contamination during handling and transit. The number and gauge of film layers vary significantly based on storage duration and distance—domestic local delivery typically requires fewer layers than long-distance export shipments. In modern logistics centres, wrapping is a critical step in the palletizing workflow and must be optimized to meet throughput targets of 30 to 50 pallets per hour.

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