New Developments in Stretch Film Winding to Improve Productivity BY WINDING PRODUCT MANAGEMENT TEAM, 2008 PLACE Conference

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Stretch film has become a product that has focused successful producers towards significantly increased production rates and reduced scrap in order to maintain acceptable profit levels in this market. Industry trends in the production of stretch films are for higher line speeds of wider and thinner webs. Recent developments in cast stretch film process technology, polymers and forming equipment has enabled increased production of stretch film to twice the production rates and twice the finished roll widths over what was achievable in the 1980’s. Stretch wrap improvements in film properties has allowed the film thickness to be reduced by 40%. This paper outlines the evolution of stretch wrap production, the demands on the winder operation to meet the current market needs and the new developments for stretch film winders to meet the future demands for improved productivity and profitability of the production of stretch film.