Accessories & Supplies

For most hand-wrap applications, 80 gauge is the standard. Use 70 gauge for light loads under 1,000 lbs. Use 90 gauge for heavy loads, loads with sharp edges (like corrugated boxes), or when wrapping for outdoor storage. For machine wrap, you can use thinner gauges (60-70) because the machine pre-stretches the film 200-300%, achieving the equivalent of much thicker hand wrap. Pre-stretched film is another option that combines the ease of hand wrap with the economy of thinner film.

Hand stretch wrap is designed for manual application using a hand dispenser. It is typically 12-18 inches wide, 70-100 gauge, and on a 3-inch core. Machine stretch wrap is designed for semi-automatic and automatic stretch wrap machines. It is typically 20 inches wide, 60-80 gauge, and on a 3-inch or 5-inch core depending on the machine. Machine wrap is thinner because the machine pre-stretches the film, effectively multiplying its thickness. Machine wrapping is 3-5 times faster than hand wrapping and produces more consistent, tighter loads.

Use PET strapping when you need high retained tension (PET does not relax like PP), higher break strength (up to 1,400 lbs vs 300 lbs for PP), UV resistance for outdoor storage, or when securing heavy loads like lumber, bricks, stone, or metal. PP strapping is more economical and perfectly adequate for light to medium loads, bundle wrapping, and general carton closure. PET is often used as a safer replacement for steel strapping on heavy loads.

For most shipping applications, hot melt packing tape (2" or 3" wide) is the best choice. It offers instant tack, strong adhesion, and good performance across a wide temperature range. For cold environments (warehouses below 40F), acrylic tape performs better. For heavy shipments, high-value goods, or when tamper evidence is required, water-activated reinforced gummed tape (WAT) provides the strongest, most secure seal and is tamper-evident.

Use bubble wrap for wrapping individual items that need surface protection and light cushioning (electronics, glassware, ceramics). Use foam sheets for protecting polished, painted, or delicate surfaces from scratching. Use paper void fill for general void filling in boxes where medium-weight products need to be prevented from shifting. Use air pillows for light products where you need to fill large voids economically. For truly fragile or high-value items, consider foam-in-place for custom-molded protection.

Yes. We offer tiered pricing across all accessory products. The more you buy, the less you pay per unit. Our pricing breaks typically fall at: small quantities (1-10 units), case quantities (varies by product), and pallet quantities (varies by product). Full truckload pricing is available for high-volume customers. Contact us with your specific needs and quantities for a customized quote.

Absolutely. For customers with ongoing packaging supply needs, we offer scheduled delivery programs with locked-in pricing. You tell us what you need and how often, and we handle the rest. This eliminates stockouts, reduces your administrative overhead, and ensures you always have the right supplies on hand. Volume commitments receive additional price reductions.