Industrial Stretch Wrap & Pallet Wrappers in Charlotte, NC

No. Stretch wrap is an LLDPE film that is mechanically stretched and wrapped around a load, relying on its elastic memory to hold tension — no heat required. Shrink wrap is a separate film applied loosely around a product and then heat-shrunk to conform tightly. Stretch wrap is the standard for pallet unitizing and load securement in warehouses and distribution centers.

Hand stretch film is designed for manual wrapping with hand-held or extended-core dispensers, typically in widths of 12–20 in and gauges of 47–115 ga. Machine stretch film is engineered for automatic and semi-automatic pallet wrappers (e.g., Lantech, Wulftec) and comes in wider rolls with longer lengths (5,000–12,000 ft) optimized for high-throughput operations.

For standard warehouse pallets with smooth, uniform loads, 47–70 ga (or equivalent gauge) film is typically sufficient. For heavier loads or sharp-cornered products, 80–90 ga or blown film is recommended. Pre-stretched and equivalent gauge films can deliver 80 ga performance at lighter gauges, reducing film consumption by 30–50% without sacrificing load integrity.

Pre-stretched film is manufactured with 180–300% pre-stretch built in, so it requires minimal force during application. Benefits include significantly reduced film consumption (30–50% less per pallet), lower operator fatigue for hand wrapping, and consistent wrap tension. It is available in both hand and machine grades and is ideal for high-volume operations focused on cost reduction.

Yes. Colored stretch film is available in hand and machine application formats in widths of 18 and 20 inches. Colors such as red, blue, black, white, and yellow are commonly used for inventory color-coding, shipment identification, and security. It provides the same load securement properties as clear film while adding visual differentiation across your warehouse or DC floor.

Yes. Take 2 Direct stocks over 20,000 packaging and industrial supply items — including hand stretch film, machine stretch film, extended core, bundling, and colored film — and offers same-day shipping with next-day delivery in Charlotte, NC. Contact our Southeast Regional Manager for availability and to set up an annual supply account.