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Consumables→Optimising Film & Strap Performance
Consumables

Optimising Film &
Strap Performance

Testing, calibration and adjustment to improve film yield, reduce strap waste and eliminate repeat faults caused by mismatched consumables or drifted machine settings — without changing the machine.

Settings reviewYield improvementFault eliminationAll brands
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Film yield with correct pre-stretch calibration
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Strap waste from tension and seal optimisation
Any
Major brand — machine-specific optimisation
No
Machine replacement needed in most cases
Why optimisation matters

Most performance problems are
settings problems, not machine problems.

Machines drift over time — pre-stretch ratios creep, tension settings shift, and what was calibrated correctly at installation gradually moves away from optimum. The result is increased film waste, inconsistent seals, more frequent breaks and faults that look like wear when the real cause is setup.

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Pre-stretch drift is the most common cause of film waste
Pre-stretch systems wear gradually. As grip reduces, the actual stretch ratio falls below the set value — the machine uses more film per wrap without delivering better containment. Regular calibration restores yield without changing anything else.
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Tension calibration affects both seal quality and component life
Tension set too high increases wear on the tension motor and gripper assembly. Too low and seals are weak. Calibrating to the correct value for the strap spec improves both seal reliability and component longevity.
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Film breaks are often a settings issue, not a film quality issue
A film break rate that has increased gradually is almost always caused by pre-stretch drift or a change in film spec without a settings adjustment — not by a sudden drop in film quality. Calibration resolves it without changing the film.
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Optimisation reduces the cost per pallet wrapped
Correct pre-stretch, correct tension and correct overlap all reduce material usage without reducing load security. On a busy line, the saving per pallet compounds quickly across monthly volume.
What optimisation covers

Practical adjustments that
improve output immediately.

We review settings, test performance and adjust to the correct calibration for your machine and consumable combination. No new equipment required.

Pre-stretch calibration
We measure actual stretch ratio against set value and adjust to restore correct performance. Includes roller inspection and adjustment.
Tension and overlap review
Tension setting calibrated to strap spec and load type. Overlap reviewed for containment efficiency — eliminating over-wrap without reducing security.
Film break and jam investigation
Root cause analysis for repeat film breaks or strap jams — identifying whether the cause is settings, consumables, wear or a combination.
Settings documentation
After optimisation, we document the correct settings for your machine and consumable combination — giving operators a clear reference to maintain performance.

Interested in a performance review?

Tell us your machine type, what you are running and the issues you are seeing — we will advise on the right approach.

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