2010 1

Stretch O MaxTM Balcan Plastics /First Film Extruding

Stretch O MaxTM Balcan Plastics /First Film Extruding

2010 2

1) Less wrapping material: A single stretch hood bag replaces a combination of stretch wrap + strapping + pallet cover.

2) Full automation: Save labor and process supervision.

3) Better branding: Print your logo and company name on all sides rather than on top and 2 sides.

4) Save on warehousing costs with outdoor storage: Stretch hood is more weather resistant.

5) New Stretch O MaxTM film of Balcan/First Film has excellent load retention, puncture and stretch-ability.

Stretch O Max™ can be better than stretch wrap

2010 3

Step 1: Gathering of the right length film over the 4 horns Step 2: Film sealing for a hood or film cutting for a sleeveStep 3: Stretching up to 90% to fit over the loadStep 4: Film pulled down by the horns and releasedStep 5: Last part of the film is released under the load

Overall process: 20 – 60 seconds depending on machine

Stretch O Max™ Process

2010 4

Stretch O MaxTM applications

Pallets of Shipping Sacks

Peat Moss, Aggregates, Chemicals, Fuel Pellets.

Pallets of Boxes

Laminate flooring, Tissue, Battery Casing, Roofing shingles.

Pallets of Brick and Pavers.

Appliances.

Stoves, Refrigerators, Air conditioning units.

Foam insulation panels.

2010 5

Applications

Low Stretch, high puncture film:• Foam insulation panels : 15-25% stretch• Roofing shingles: 20% stretch• Air conditioning units: 30% stretch

2010 6

Applications

Medium Stretch, high load retention film:

• Brick & Block: 30-60% Stretch• Shipping sacks: 30-60% Stretch

2010 7

Applications

Super stretch:• Appliances : Stretch 50-100%• Pallets of cases : Stretch 60-90%

8

Stretch O Max ™ film for all markets

25%

Regular

High

STRETCH %

TO

UG

HN

ESS

SH-819

50% 75%

SH-514SH-458

SH-786SH-438

2010 9

Balcan/First Film Product Line

1) SH-819 – Low stretch Stretch up to 25%, good load retention, good toughnessoptions: slip, color, printing, sizes up to 140”

2) SH-514 – High Toughness for robust applicationsStretch up to 40%, high puncture & tear strengthoptions: slip, color, printing, sizes up to 140”

3) SH-438 – Medium Stretch Stretch up to 55%, high load retention, regular toughnessoptions: slip, color, printing, sizes up to 98”

4) SH-458 – High Stretch High ToughnessStretch up to 90%, high puncture & tear strength options: slip, color, printing, sizes up to 98”

2010 10

Information to Know

Film VariablesTubing size, film type, slip, color, printing,

Economics

Questions to askPallet/load size, load retention requirements,

film sample, machine age and type

Key Film Properties to talk aboutAbility to stretch, load retention, film

toughness

2010 11

The secret of Stretch O Max Film

1. The right bag size

2. Elasticity (not just stretch-ability)

3. Ability for the film to release from the arms

with no tears

4. No tears due to double folds

5. Quality control, film consistency

6. Puncture strength application specific

7. Load retention application specific

8. Clarity application specific