Check physical fit.
Match film width, core inside diameter, roll diameter and roll weight to the machine manual before loading a roll.
BINGOPLAS MACHINE FILM BUYER GUIDE
Stretch Film Machine Selection Guide
Choose machine stretch film by wrapper fit, carriage settings and verified load containment, not gauge alone. Start with your current roll specification and test the proposed grade on representative pallets.
Published by BINGOPLAS · Last updated October 8, 2026 · Product specifications, availability and delivery terms are confirmed in the written quote.
Pallet wrapping equipment is not film manufacturing equipment.
A pallet wrapper applies film to goods; an extrusion or rewinding line produces or converts film. This guide helps warehouses select film for wrapping equipment.
WRAPPER COMPATIBILITY
Match machine stretch film to the wrapper and load.
Select film by carriage capability, roll fit and a representative pallet trial. Turntable or rotary-arm construction alone does not prescribe a gauge.
| Decision point | Operating consideration | Confirm before ordering |
|---|---|---|
| Turntable wrapper | The load rotates during wrapping; evaluate stability and rotation speed. | Load stability, machine capacity, carriage setting, core and roll diameter. |
| Rotary-arm wrapper | The load remains stationary while the arm moves around it. | Arm clearance, carriage setting, load profile and actual containment. |
| Powered pre-stretch carriage | Film is elongated between rollers before reaching the load. | Quoted grade compatibility with the actual ratio, tension and speed. |
| Brake / friction carriage | Film tension is controlled differently from powered pre-stretch. | Film delivery, tension consistency, corner tearing and load deformation. |
No universal maximum pallet weight or pre-stretch percentage is claimed. Follow the wrapper manufacturer's instructions and validate containment and film consumption on your own loads.
THICKNESS & DENSITY
Stretch film gauge, mil and micron conversion.
80 gauge equals 0.80 mil or 20.32 microns. These are thickness conversions, not load-capacity or puncture-resistance ratings.
| Decision point | Mil | Microns | Calculation basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 gauge | 0.60 | 15.24 | Nominal thickness; confirm measured tolerance |
| 70 gauge | 0.70 | 17.78 | Nominal thickness; confirm measured tolerance |
| 80 gauge | 0.80 | 20.32 | Nominal thickness; confirm measured tolerance |
| 100 gauge | 1.00 | 25.40 | Nominal thickness; confirm measured tolerance |
| 120 gauge | 1.20 | 30.48 | Nominal thickness; confirm measured tolerance |
U.S. plastic-film convention: 100 gauge = 1 mil. 1 mil = 25.4 microns. Roll-weight estimates here assume density 0.92 g/cm3 (920 kg/m3); this is not a certified density for every grade. Use the quoted grade's measured density when available.
Validate a film change in three steps.
Approve a film grade only after a controlled trial meets your load-containment requirements.
Document the settings.
Record pre-stretch, tension, cycle speed, overlap and top/bottom wraps. Check roller condition and film threading before diagnosing breaks.
Compare successful pallets.
Measure film used per pallet, breaks, rewraps and load condition under comparable conditions. Calculate film cost per successful pallet, not just roll price.
Use measured consumption for cost comparisons.
Film cost per pallet equals price per unit of net film weight multiplied by measured film used per pallet. Keep labor, rewrap and damaged-load costs separate when comparing total operating cost.
Use the roll-weight calculator for specification estimates and the cost-per-pallet calculator for trial comparisons.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Machine selection questions.
Does stretch film machine mean a pallet wrapper or a film production line?
The term can mean either. This guide covers selecting film for pallet wrappers; extrusion and rewinding lines manufacture or convert film. BINGOPLAS supplies stretch film, and this page is not an equipment sales offer.
Can I choose machine film by gauge alone?
No. Confirm core size, roll diameter, width, grade, carriage capability and performance on representative loads. Thickness alone does not establish containment or load capacity.
What does 200% pre-stretch mean?
Using elongation relative to the original length, 200% pre-stretch turns 1 meter into 3 meters; 250% turns it into 3.5 meters. Check how your wrapper manual defines its displayed ratio. Nominal settings do not prove actual applied stretch or guaranteed savings.
How do I request compatible machine film from BINGOPLAS?
Send your wrapper brand and model, carriage type, current settings, roll specification, load photos and delivery ZIP code. Confirm the quoted grade with a sample trial before changing your film program.
Check the reference documents.
The NIST conversion tables define mil and micron units. The Lantech wrapper guide explains equipment configurations. Always consult the manual for your specific machine.
Request a machine film sample trial.
Bingo Plast Packaging LLC supplies stretch film from Riverside, California. Send your wrapper details and load requirements for a written quote.