Machine Stretch Film

Machine stretch film is a high-performance solution for securing palletized loads in high-volume warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing environments. Designed for use with semi-automatic and automatic stretch wrap equipment, machine film delivers consistent load containment, strong puncture resistance, and dependable cling across long production runs. OEM Materials offers performance, engineered, ultra hi-performance, UVI, and color-tinted machine film options to support different load weights, pallet profiles, and stretch requirements.

Machine Stretch Film

PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM (250% Stretch)
CategoryProduct CodeGauge (G)Width (W)Length (L)(lb) per caseRolls per Pallet
PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM (250%) - 115 GAUGE, 19.7" x 3500'PMF201153511519.73,50031.7250
PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM (250%) - 70 GAUGE, 19.7" x 5000'PMF2070507019.75,00027.5850
PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM (250%) - 80 GAUGE, 19.7" x 5000'PMF2080508019.75,00031.5250
PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM (250%) - 90 GAUGE, 19.7" x 5000'PMF2090509019.75,00035.4640
PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM (250%) - 70 GAUGE, 29.5" x 5000'PMF3070507029.55,00041.3025
PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM (250%) - 80 GAUGE, 29.5" x 5000'PMF3080508029.55,00047.2025
ENGINEERED MACHINE FILM (300% Stretch)
CategoryProduct CodeGauge (G)Width (W)Length (L)(lb) per caseRolls per Pallet
ENGINEERED MACHINE FILM (300%) - 51 GAUGE, 19.7" x 5000'EMF2051505119.75,00020.0950
ENGINEERED MACHINE FILM (300%) - 51 GAUGE, 19.7" x 9000'EMF2051905119.79,00036.1740
ENGINEERED MACHINE FILM (300%) - 55 GAUGE, 19.7" x 8000'EMF2055805519.78,00034.6740
ENGINEERED MACHINE FILM (300%) - 63 GAUGE, 19.7" x 5000'EMF2063506319.75,00024.8250
ENGINEERED MACHINE FILM (300%) - 51 GAUGE, 29.5" x 9000'EMF3051905129.59,00054.1620
ENGINEERED MACHINE FILM (300%) - 63 GAUGE, 29.5" x 5000'EMF3063506329.55,00037.1725
ULTRA HI-PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM (300% + Stretch )
CategoryProduct CodeGauge (G)Width (W)Length (L)(lb) per caseRolls per Pallet
ULTRA HI-PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM (300% plus) - 120 GAUGE, 19.7" x 3500'UMF201203512019.73,50033.1040
ULTRA HI-PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM (300% plus) - 39 GAUGE, 19.7" x 11000'UMF20391103919.711,00033.8040
ULTRA HI-PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM (300% plus) - 47 GAUGE, 19.7" x 9000'UMF2047904719.79,00033.3340
ULTRA HI-PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM (300% plus) - 51 GAUGE, 19.7" x 9000'UMF2051905119.79,00036.1740
ULTRA HI-PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM (300% plus) - 63 GAUGE, 19.7" x 5000'UMF2063506319.75,00024.8250
ULTRA HI-PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM (300% plus) - 63 GAUGE, 19.7" x 7500'UMF2063756319.77,50037.2340
ULTRA HI-PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM (300% plus) - 70 GAUGE, 19.7" x 5000'UMF2070507019.75,00027.5850
ULTRA HI-PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM (300% plus) - 80 GAUGE, 19.7" x 5000'UMF2080508019.75,00031.5250
ULTRA HI-PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM (300% plus) - 90 GAUGE, 19.7" x 5000'UMF2090509019.75,00035.4640
ULTRA HI-PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM (300% plus) - 120 GAUGE, 29.5" x 3500'UMF301203512029.53,50049.5620
ULTRA HI-PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM (300% plus) - 51 GAUGE, 29.5" x 9000'UMF3051905129.59,00054.1620
ULTRA HI-PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM (300% plus) - 63 GAUGE, 29.5" x 7500'UMF3063756329.57,50055.7620
ULTRA HI-PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM (300% plus) - 70 GAUGE, 29.5" x 5000'UMF3070507029.55,00041.3025
ULTRA HI-PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM (300% plus) - 80 GAUGE, 29.5" x 5000'UMF3080508029.55,00047.2025
ULTRA HI-PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM (300% plus) - 90 GAUGE, 29.5" x 5000'UMF3090509029.55,00053.1020
UVI PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM
CategoryProduct CodeGauge (G)Width (W)Length (L)(lb) per caseRolls per Pallet
UVI PERFORMANCE MACHINE FILM - 80 GAUGE, 19.7" x 5000'UVMF2080508019.75,00031.5250
COLOR-TINTED MACHINE FILM
CategoryProduct CodeGauge (G)Width (W)Length (L)(lb) per caseRolls per Pallet
BLACK -TINTED HAND AND MACHINE FILM - 63 GAUGE, 19.7" x 5000'EMF206350BK6319.75,00024.8250
BLUE -TINTED HAND AND MACHINE FILM - 63 GAUGE, 19.7" x 5000'EMF206350BL6319.75,00024.8250
GREEN -TINTED HAND AND MACHINE FILM - 63 GAUGE, 19.7" x 5000'EMF206350GR6319.75,00024.8250
RED -TINTED HAND AND MACHINE FILM - 63 GAUGE, 19.7" x 5000'EMF206350RD6319.75,00024.8250
YELLOW -TINTED HAND AND MACHINE FILM - 63 GAUGE, 19.7" x 5000'EMF206350Y6319.75,00024.8250
BLACK -TINTED HAND AND MACHINE FILM - 80 GAUGE, 19.7" x 5000'PMF208050BK8019.75,00031.5250
BLUE -TINTED HAND AND MACHINE FILM - 80 GAUGE, 19.7" x 5000'PMF208050BL8019.75,00031.5250
GREEN -TINTED HAND AND MACHINE FILM - 80 GAUGE, 19.7" x 5000'PMF208050GR8019.75,00031.5250
RED -TINTED HAND AND MACHINE FILM - 80 GAUGE, 19.7" x 5000'PMF208050RD8019.75,00031.5250
YELLOW -TINTED HAND AND MACHINE FILM - 80 GAUGE, 19.7" x 5000'PMF208050Y8019.75,00031.5250

Why Choose Our Hand Stretch Film

Flexible Film Options

Choose from multiple gauges, widths, and roll lengths to match your equipment settings, pallet sizes, and load containment requirements

Consistent Load Containment

Machine film is engineered for uniform stretch, strong cling, and reliable holding force to keep pallets stable during transport and storage.

High Clarity Film

Clear machine wrap improves visibility for labels, barcodes, and product identification without unwrapping loads.

Puncture & Tear Resistance

Designed to withstand sharp corners, uneven pallet profiles, and demanding handling environments with reduced film failures.

Smooth, Reliable Unwind

Uniform roll performance helps reduce breaks, film snapping, and downtime on high-speed or continuous wrapping operations.

High-Volume Ready

Built for warehouses and distribution centers where stretch wrap performance must remain consistent across hundreds of pallets per day.

Machine stretch film improves wrapping speed, reduces labor, and delivers stronger load security with repeatable results.

Choose the Right Machine Stretch
Film for Your Application

Selecting the right machine stretch film depends on load weight, pallet shape, containment targets, and equipment capability. Below you’ll find our machine stretch film offering organized by film category to help you quickly identify the best option. Use the tables to compare gauge, width, roll length, case yield, and pallet quantities, or contact our team for help selecting the most efficient film for your operation.

Performance Machine Stretch Film (250% Stretch)

Performance machine film is designed for everyday pallet wrapping in standard warehouse and shipping operations. It provides a dependable balance of holding force, clarity, and puncture resistance for consistent load containment on semi-automatic and automatic stretch wrap machines.

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Engineered Machine Film (300% Stretch)

Engineered machine film delivers higher stretch performance with thinner gauges, allowing stronger containment while using less material. With stretch capabilities up to 300%, this film helps reduce film usage per pallet while improving consistency and load security across varied pallet profiles.

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Ultra Hi-Performance Machine Film (300%+ Stretch)

Ultra hi-performance machine film is built for maximum stretch efficiency and superior holding force. With stretch performance exceeding 300%, this category helps high-volume operations secure pallets using significantly less material while maintaining exceptional load retention and puncture resistance.

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UVI Machine Stretch Film

UVI machine film is designed for loads stored outdoors or exposed to sunlight for extended periods. This film helps reduce degradation caused by UV exposure while maintaining reliable load containment and wrap stability during staging, transport, or long-term yard storage.

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Color-Tinted Machine Stretch Film

Color-tinted machine stretch film supports load identification, inventory control, and shipping organization. Tinted film helps quickly distinguish pallets by product type, route, department, or customer while still providing reliable load containment and puncture resistance.

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How to Choose the Right Hand Stretch Film Gauge

Selecting the correct gauge helps balance load security and material efficiency.

  • Lower gauges work well for lighter, uniform loads
  • Mid-range gauges support standard warehouse pallets
  • Higher gauges provide extra strength for heavy or irregular loads
  • Engineered and ultra films allow thinner gauges to outperform traditional thicker wraps

If you’re unsure which film category or gauge is right for your machine and loads, our team can help recommend the most efficient option.

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Common Machine Stretch Film Applications

Machine stretch film is widely used in high-volume logistics, manufacturing, food and beverage distribution, and warehouse operations. Common uses include:

  • Automated pallet stabilization
  • High-speed load containment
  • Shipping and transportation protection
  • Load unitization and warehouse storage
  • Inventory staging and distribution workflows
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Get Help Selecting the Right Machine Stretch Film

Every operation has different equipment settings, load profiles, and containment requirements. If you need help selecting the right machine stretch film or want pricing and availability, our packaging specialists are ready to assist.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is machine stretch film used for?

Machine stretch film is used with semi-automatic or automatic stretch wrap equipment to secure palletized loads for shipping, storage, and distribution. It applies controlled tension and stretch to stabilize products, reduce shifting, and prevent load failure during handling and transit. Machine film is ideal for high-volume operations that need consistent wrapping results and efficient material usage.

Machine stretch film is engineered for wrapping equipment that applies consistent pre-stretch and tension, while hand film is designed for manual application. Machine film supports faster wrap speeds, improved load containment consistency, and reduced labor. Hand film is better for low-volume wrapping, varied pallet sizes, or operations without automated equipment and standardized settings.

A 250% stretch rating means the film can be elongated to approximately 2.5 times its original length before breaking, depending on equipment settings. Higher stretch allows stronger containment using less material per pallet. In machine wrapping, stretch performance directly impacts cost efficiency, load stability, and how well the film holds force during transport and storage.

A 300% stretch rating means the film can stretch up to three times its original length under proper machine conditions. This higher stretch capability improves film yield and reduces usage per pallet while maintaining strong load containment. 300% films are often used in facilities focused on reducing waste, improving consistency, and optimizing total stretch wrap cost.

Gauge selection depends on load weight, pallet profile, edge sharpness, and handling conditions. Lower gauges work well for light, uniform loads. Mid-range gauges support general warehouse pallets. Higher gauges provide added puncture resistance for heavy or irregular loads. Engineered and ultra films allow thinner gauges to outperform traditional thicker wraps in many applications.

Engineered machine film uses advanced resin blends and manufacturing technology to deliver higher strength and stretch in thinner gauges. This allows better load containment with reduced film consumption per pallet. Engineered film is ideal for operations seeking improved efficiency, consistent performance across wrapping shifts, and lower overall material cost without sacrificing holding force or durability.

Ultra hi-performance machine film is best for heavy, high-value, or difficult-to-wrap loads that require maximum holding force. With stretch performance exceeding 300%, it can secure pallets using less material while maintaining excellent puncture resistance and load retention. This film is commonly used in high-volume distribution centers focused on cost control and waste reduction.

UVI machine stretch film is designed for pallets exposed to sunlight during outdoor staging, dock holding, or yard storage. UV inhibitors help reduce film degradation, brittleness, and tearing caused by prolonged sun exposure. UVI film is ideal for loads that remain outdoors before shipment, or for operations where wrapped pallets are stored outside for extended periods.

Color-tinted machine film is used for load identification, inventory control, and warehouse organization. It helps separate pallets by route, customer, department, or product type while maintaining reliable containment strength. Tinted film can also provide added security by reducing visibility of packaged goods. It is commonly used in busy distribution centers managing multiple outbound destinations.

Machine stretch film is available in multiple widths and roll lengths depending on the film category and gauge. Common widths include 19.7” and 29.5”, with roll lengths ranging from 3,500 to 11,000 feet. Selecting the correct roll size improves machine efficiency, reduces roll changeovers, and helps maintain consistent wrapping performance across high-output operations.

Film breaks are commonly caused by incorrect tension, sharp pallet edges, damaged roll cores, improper film threading, or using a gauge that is too light for the load. Machine settings such as pre-stretch, carriage speed, and wrap force also impact breakage. OEM Materials can help match the correct film type and gauge to reduce downtime and improve load stability.

Yes. The best machine film depends on your wrapping equipment, load weights, pallet profiles, stretch targets, and shipping conditions. OEM Materials can recommend the right film category, gauge, width, and roll length to improve containment consistency while reducing film consumption. Our team supports both standard warehouse wrapping and high-performance film optimization programs.