Containment Force Packaging Solutions
Containment force is the total force applied to your load at a given point. Containment Force is produced by wrap force multiplied by the number stretch film revolutions. It’s the key specification in reducing damage and ensuring safe-to-ship loads.
Very Light Loads
2 – 5 lbs
(0.9 – 2.3 kg)
Paper Towel Bundles
Empty PET Bottles
Empty Containers
Stable Mid-weight Loads
5 – 7 lbs
(2.3 – 3.2 kg)
Cartons
Trays
Heavy Unstable Loads
7 – 12 lbs
(3.2 – 5.4 kg)
Tall
Narrow Cartons
Unstable Beverage
Very Unstable Loads
12 – 20 lbs
(5.4 – 9.1 kg)
PET Water
``Experience has proven the value of measuring containment force. Established wrap parameters need to be confirmed to ensure load safety; doing so quickly and with a high degree of accuracy is essential in busy shipping operations.``
