1. Balcan Plastics /First Film Extruding
Stretch O MaxTM
Balcan Plastics /First Film Extruding
2010

2. can be better than stretch wrap
Stretch O Max™
can be better than stretch wrap
Less wrapping material: A single stretch hood bag replaces a combination of stretch wrap + strapping + pallet cover.
Full automation: Save labor and process supervision.
Better branding: Print your logo and company name on all sides rather than on top and 2 sides.
Save on warehousing costs with outdoor storage: Stretch hood is more weather resistant.
New Stretch O MaxTM film of Balcan/First Film has excellent load retention, puncture and stretch-ability.
2010

3. Stretch O Max™ Process
Step 1: Gathering of the right length film over the 4 horns
Step 2: Film sealing for a hood or film cutting for a sleeve
Step 3: Stretching up to 90% to fit over the load
Step 4: Film pulled down by the horns and released
Step 5: Last part of the film is released under the load
Overall process: 20 – 60 seconds depending on machine
2010

4. Stretch O MaxTM applications
Pallets of Shipping Sacks
Peat Moss, Aggregates, Chemicals, Fuel Pellets.
Pallets of Boxes
Laminate flooring, Tissue, Battery Casing, Roofing shingles.
Pallets of Brick and Pavers.
Appliances.
Stoves, Refrigerators, Air conditioning units.
Foam insulation panels.
2010

5. Applications Low Stretch, high puncture film:
Foam insulation panels : 15-25% stretch
Roofing shingles: 20% stretch
Air conditioning units: 30% stretch
2010

6. Applications Medium Stretch, high load retention film:
Brick & Block: 30-60% Stretch
Shipping sacks: 30-60% Stretch
2010

7. Applications Super stretch: Appliances : Stretch 50-100%
Pallets of cases : Stretch 60-90%
2010

8. Stretch O Max ™ film for all markets
TOUGHNESS
SH-514
High
SH-458
SH-438
SH-786
SH-819
Regular
STRETCH %
25%
50%
75%

9. Balcan/First Film Product Line
SH-819 – Low stretch Stretch up to 25%, good load retention, good toughness options: slip, color, printing, sizes up to 140”
SH-514 – High Toughness for robust applications Stretch up to 40%, high puncture & tear strength options: slip, color, printing, sizes up to 140”
SH-438 – Medium Stretch Stretch up to 55%, high load retention, regular toughness options: slip, color, printing, sizes up to 98”
SH-458 – High Stretch High Toughness Stretch up to 90%, high puncture & tear strength options: slip, color, printing, sizes up to 98”
2010

10. Information to Know Film Variables Questions to ask
Tubing size, film type, slip, color, printing, Economics
Questions to ask
Pallet/load size, load retention requirements, film sample, machine age and type
Key Film Properties to talk about
Ability to stretch, load retention, film toughness
2010

11. The secret of Stretch O Max Film
The right bag size
Elasticity (not just stretch-ability)
Ability for the film to release from the arms with no tears
No tears due to double folds
Quality control, film consistency
Puncture strength  application specific
Load retention  application specific
Clarity  application specific
2010