Machine Stretch Film

PFI supplies machine stretch film at wholesale pricing for warehouses, manufacturers, and distribution centers that wrap pallets on stretch wrapping equipment. We match the film to your wrapper and your loads, run a free trial on your line, and show you the cost per wrapped pallet before you switch. Send us your current film specification and monthly usage, and we will show you where you can save.

15% to 40%

Lower Than National Pricing

Next Day

Delivery Across SoCal

Free

Nationwide Shipping

Free

On-Site Film Trials

What PFI Provides in Machine Stretch Film

Machine stretch film does its best work when it matches your equipment and your loads. The wrong film tears, uses too much material, or lets pallets shift in transit. PFI provides:

  • Cast and blown machine stretch film in a full range of gauges
  • Standard and high performance pre-stretch films for powered pre-stretch wrappers
  • Films for turntable, rotary arm, and automatic stretch wrappers
  • Specialty films including UV resistant, colored, and vented options
  • Free on-site film trials and cost per pallet analysis
  • Wholesale pricing, scheduled deliveries, and stock held for you

Machine Stretch Film Specifications

Machine film comes in a range of specifications. The table shows common options, and we match each one to your wrapper and loads.

Specification

Common options

Film type

Cast (quiet unwind, clear, consistent cling) or blown (higher puncture and tear resistance)

Gauge

Typically 47 to 120 gauge, or the micron equivalent, based on load weight and edges

Width

20 inch is the most common; 30 inch and other widths available for specific wrappers

Roll length

Typically 5,000 to 9,000 feet, depending on gauge and wrapper

Core

3 inch inside diameter cores to fit standard machine carriages

Pre-stretch rating

Standard films for 100% to 200% pre-stretch; high performance films for 250% and higher

Cling

One side or two side cling to control tail and load to load sticking

Specialty

UV resistant for outdoor storage, colored or tinted for coding, vented for produce and cooling

Film for Every Stretch Wrapper

Your wrapper type, carriage, and pre-stretch system decide which film performs best. We supply film for:

Semi-Automatic Turntable Wrappers

The most common wrappers in warehouses and plants. We match film gauge and pre-stretch rating to your carriage for steady, efficient wraps.

Rotary Arm Wrappers

Wrappers that rotate film around a stationary load, ideal for heavy or unstable pallets. We supply films with strong puncture resistance and consistent cling.

Fully Automatic Wrappers

High speed inline systems need film that unwinds cleanly and holds up to constant, heavy pre-stretch. We supply high performance films built for uptime.

Powered Pre-Stretch Carriages

Powered pre-stretch systems stretch film before it reaches the load. We match film rated for your pre-stretch percentage so you get maximum yield per roll.

Brake or Tension Carriages

Older and entry level wrappers stretch film against the load. We supply films that perform at lower stretch levels without tearing.

Orbital and Specialty Wrappers

Wrappers for long products, coils, and bundles need narrower or specialty films. We source the right size and type for your system.

What We Need to Recommend the Right Film

The best machine film depends on your loads and your current setup. Send us the following, and we will build a recommendation around it:

  • Your current film specification: brand, type, gauge, width, and roll length
  • Your monthly usage in rolls or pounds, and what you pay today
  • Your wrapper make and model, and its pre-stretch percentage
  • Typical load weight, height, and pallet size
  • Load type: uniform cases, irregular shapes, sharp edges, or loose items
  • How loads ship: in-plant moves, LTL, full truckload, or export
  • Storage conditions such as cold storage or outdoor exposure
  • Any current problems: film breaks, loose loads, or too much film per pallet

Free Machine Film Trials

We prove the savings on your line before you commit. During a trial, we:

  • Review your wrapper settings and current film performance
  • Run the recommended film on your real loads and equipment
  • Measure film used per pallet, pre-stretch achieved, and load containment
  • Adjust settings to reduce film use without sacrificing stability
  • Share a written summary with your cost per pallet before and after

Lower Your Cost per Wrapped Pallet

Price per roll tells only part of the story. What matters is how much you spend on film for every pallet that leaves your dock. We measure it with a simple formula:

Cost per pallet = film weight used per pallet x film price per pound

A thinner, higher performance film that stretches further can cost more per roll, yet wrap more pallets per roll and lower your cost per load. We also fine tune wrapper settings such as pre-stretch, wrap count, and carriage speed, so you use only the film each load needs. The result is fewer rolls, fewer changeovers, and less film waste.

How We Switch You to the Right Machine Film

01

Share Your Spec and Usage

Send your current film spec, monthly usage, wrapper details, and load information.

02

Film Recommendation

We compare your current film against options that match your wrapper and loads, and estimate your cost per pallet.

03

Free On-Site Trial

We run the recommended film on your line, measure results, and fine tune your wrapper settings.

04

Scheduled Supply

Once you approve, we lock in wholesale pricing, deliver next day across Southern California, and ship free nationwide on your schedule.

Industries That Rely on Machine Stretch Film

Warehousing and Distribution

Food and Beverage

Manufacturing

Building Materials

Chemicals and Plastics

Third Party Logistics

Why Choose PFI for Machine Stretch Film

Matched to Your Wrapper

We recommend film rated for your equipment and pre-stretch system.

Proven on Your Line

Free trials show real results on your loads before you switch.

Lower Cost per Pallet

We focus on what you spend per load, not just price per roll.

Wholesale Pricing, Fast Delivery

Save 15% to 40% compared to national suppliers, with next day SoCal delivery and free nationwide shipping.

Machine Stretch Film Service Areas

We provide local next day machine stretch film delivery across Southern California:

Multi-location and out of state operations ship from our nationwide distribution centers in CA, TX, IL, PA, TN, and GA, so every facility runs the same film at the same price.

Machine Stretch Film FAQs

Cast film unwinds quietly, stays clear, and offers consistent cling, which makes it the most common choice for everyday wrapping. Blown film offers higher puncture and tear resistance for loads with sharp edges or irregular shapes. We recommend the right type for your loads.

Gauge depends on load weight, edges, and how the pallet ships. Many loads wrap well with thinner high performance films, while heavy or sharp loads need thicker film. We review your loads and recommend the lightest film that keeps them secure.

Yes. We supply film for turntable, rotary arm, automatic, and specialty wrappers. Share your wrapper make, model, and pre-stretch percentage, and we will match the film.

Your current film spec, monthly usage, wrapper details, and typical load information. The more we know, the more accurate your cost per pallet comparison.

Yes. We run the recommended film on your line, measure film used per pallet, and adjust settings so you see the savings before you switch.

We weigh the film used on a typical pallet and multiply it by the film price per pound. That shows your true packaging cost per load, which often matters more than price per roll.

Yes. We offer wholesale pricing based on your volume, scheduled deliveries, and stock held for you through our VMI and JIT programs.