Stretch Wrap Heavy-Duty

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3" x 650' 100 Gauge Cast Stretch Wrap, Clear, 18/Carton (TNBEC503) image 1
Item: 452782
Model: TNBEC503

The 100 ga Extended-core bundling stretch film ensures safe delivery of packages and has 1" Dia. extended core to offer secured grip. Film measuring 3" x 650''provides easy dispensing without any sticky residue, sold as 18 per case..1" diameter extended core for easy gripping.Dispenses quietly, leaves no residue.Ultra-clear film.Faster and more economical than strapping, tape or twine.Available in 3" and 5" widths.Staples Brand 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.3" wide.100 gauge.High-quality Uline cast film.Order in multiples of 18 rolls, same item number.Order processed & shipped by UPS from IL factory within 24 hours. Allow normal transit time from factory to final destination.

Price is  $102.49
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16" x 1476' 47 Gauge Cast Stretch Wrap, Clear, 4/Carton (ST56715) image 1
Item: 1904054
Model: ST56715

Ensure packages stay tightly bound together with this stretch wrap. The clear construction offers easy visibility of printed labels. This Staples 16-inch x 1476-foot hand dispenser stretch wrap features a 47-gauge thickness for reliable performance and strength..Cast stretch wrap with extended core provides excellent performance on all types of manual equipment.Dimensions: 16" x 1476'.47-gauge thickness.Clear film doesn't obstruct important information.Four rolls per carton.Puncture- and tear-resistant to withstand the most severe protrusions, sharp edges, and shipping hazards.Keep your warehouse supply area stocked with this four-roll carton of Staples 16-inch x 1476-foot hand dispenser stretch wrap.

Price is  $90.89
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18" x 375' 80 Gauge Cast Stretch Wrap, Clear, 4/Carton (SF1880CAST) image 1
Item: 23978056
Model: SF1880CAST

18" x 80 Gauge x 375' Cast Hand Stretch Film. Cast Stretch Film releases from the roll smoothly reducing warehouse noise up to 75%. Film stretches up to 250%. Ultra clear film makes bar codes and other important information easy to read. Great for use on uniform loads. 60 Gauge for loads up to 1600 lbs., 70 Gauge for loads up to 2000 lbs., 80 Gauge for loads up to 2500 lbs., 90 Gauge for loads up to 3000 lbs., and 120 Gauge for loads up to 4000 lbs..Cast Stretch Film releases from the roll smoothly reducing warehouse noise up to 75%..Film stretches up to 250%.Ultra clear film makes bar codes and other important information easy to read.Great for use on uniform loads.60 Gauge for loads up to 1600 lbs.70 Gauge for loads up to 2000 lbs.80 Gauge for loads up to 2500 lbs.90 Gauge for loads up to 3000 lbs.120 Gauge for loads up to 4000 lbs

Price is  $105.19
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18" x 1500' 80 Gauge Cast Stretch Wrap, Red Tinted, 4/Carton (SF188CRED) image 1
Item: 948886
Model: SF188CRED

80 ga Cast hand stretch film in red color measures 18" x 1500' and stretches up to 250 percent. Film is ideal for carrier identification or inventory control and sold as 4 per case..Reduce warehouse noise with super quiet, quality Cast Hand Stretch Film.Use Colored Hand Stretched Film for product identification..Great for inventory control, carrier identification or to call attention to your shipment..Quiet, cast stretch film stretches up to 250%..Gentle and easy release..59 Gauge film is ideal for loads up to 1,600 lbs..80 Gauge film is ideal for loads up to 2,500 lbs..120 Gauge film is ideal for loads up to 4,000 lbs..Cast Hand Stretch Film releases from the roll smoothly reducing warehouse noise up to 75%.

Price is  $151.29
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15" x 1500' 80 Gauge Cast Stretch Wrap, Clear, 4/Carton (SF158CAST) image 1
Item: 449797
Model: SF158CAST

Staples 80-gauge cast stretch film unwinds quietly from machines and offer a superior cling that allows the film to stick to itself. Film measuring 15" x 1500' provides excellent optics for easy reading of barcodes, sold as 4 per case..Superior optics so your product can be electronically scanned.All dimensions are W" x L'.Staples® Brand 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

Price is  $143.89
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18" x 1000' 120 Gauge Cast Stretch Wrap, Clear, 4/Carton (SF181CAST) image 1
Item: 449805
Model: SF181CAST

The 120 ga Cast stretch film unwinds quietly from machines and offer a superior cling that allows the film to stick to itself. Film measuring 18" x 1500' provides excellent optics for easy reading of barcodes, sold as 4 per case..Reduce warehouse noise with super quiet, quality Cast Hand Stretch Film.Use Colored Hand Stretched Film for product identification..Ultra clear film makes bar codes and other important information easy to read..Wrap loads quickly and efficiently with its gentle release off of the roll..Quiet film reduces warehouse noise up to 75%..Film stretches up to 250%..Great for use on uniform loads..120 Gauge for loads up to 4,000 lbs..Dispensers available stock numbers SFDIS259, SFDIS277 and SFDIS278..120 ga Cast stretch film measuring 18" x 1500' creates a tight, secure wrap for lighter smaller objects, small boxes and other loads, sold as 4 per case.

Price is  $211.09
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15" x 1500' 120 Gauge Cast Stretch Wrap, Clear, 4/Carton (SF151CAST) image 1
Item: 449804
Model: SF151CAST

The 120 ga Cast stretch film unwinds quietly from machines and offer a superior cling that allows the film to stick to itself. Film measuring 15" x 1500' provides excellent optics for easy reading of barcodes, sold as 4 per case..Reduce warehouse noise with super quiet, quality Cast Hand Stretch Film.Use Colored Hand Stretched Film for product identification..Ultra clear film makes bar codes and other important information easy to read..Wrap loads quickly and efficiently with its gentle release off of the roll..Quiet film reduces warehouse noise up to 75%..Film stretches up to 250%..Great for use on uniform loads..120 Gauge for loads up to 4,000 lbs..Dispensers available stock numbers SFDIS259, SFDIS277 and SFDIS278..120 ga Cast stretch film measuring 15" x 1500' creates a tight, secure wrap for lighter smaller objects, small boxes and other loads, sold as 4 per case.

Price is  $133.59
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18" x 1500' 80 Gauge Cast Stretch Wrap, Clear, 4/Carton (SF188CAST) image 1
Item: 449798
Model: SF188CAST

Reduce warehouse noise up to 75% with super quiet, quality cast hand stretch film. Case includes four (4) 18"W x 1,500'L, 80 gauge ultra clear cast hand stretch films. For best results, use our stretch film dispenser (sold separately)..Reduce warehouse noise with super quiet, quality Cast Hand Stretch Film.Use Colored Hand Stretched Film for product identification..Ultra clear film makes bar codes and other important information easy to read..Wrap loads quickly and efficiently with its gentle release off of the roll..Quiet film reduces warehouse noise up to 75%..Film stretches up to 250%..Great for use on uniform loads..80 Gauge for loads up to 2,500 lbs..Dispensers available stock numbers SFDIS259, SFDIS277 and SFDIS278.

Price is  $177.39
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5" x 650' 100 Gauge Cast Stretch Wrap, Ultra clear, 12/Carton (TNBEC505) image 1
Item: 452783
Model: TNBEC505

100 ga Extended-core bundling stretch film ensures safe delivery of packages and has 1" Dia extended core to offer secured grip. Film measuring 5" x 650' provides easy dispensing without any sticky residue, sold as 18 per case..Dispenses quietly, leaves no residue.Ultra-clear film.Faster and more economical than strapping, tape or twine.Available in 3" and 5" widths.1" diameter extended core for easy gripping.100 ga Extended-core bundling stretch film measuring 5" x 650' is ultra clear and is ideal for bundling/wrapping items together, sold as 18 per case.

Price is  $334.69
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18" x 1500' 100 Gauge VCI Polyethylene Stretch Wrap, Blue Tinted, 4/Carton (VCISW18) image 1
Item: 191719
Model: VCISW18

100 Ga VCI Hand stretch film in blue color is embedded with corrosion inhibitor and is sold as 4/Case. Stretch film measuring 18" x 1500 dispenses with standard stretch film equipment..Dispenses with standard stretch film equipment.Corrosion inhibitor embedded in blue stretch film.Dimensions: 18" x 1500'.Blue.Gauge: 100.Perfect for wrapping large and irregular shaped metal parts.Freight class: 55

Price is  $383.99
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5" x 1000' 80 Gauge Blown Stretch Wrap, Purple Tinted, 4/Carton (GOOD580BEM) image 1
Item: 400922
Model: GOOD580BEM

Goodwrappers Premium Stretch Film is a self-contained film and handle combination. Makes it easy to wrap odd-shaped items together for worry-free shipping! Use smaller rolls to secure boxes, wrap file drawers and keep items in place while shipping. Order in full case quantities, same item number..Light weight, no need for heavy dispensers.Built in disposable handles prevent friction on hands.Color: Purple.All dimensions are W" x L'.Built-in, flexible hand grips are made of a supple plastic that conforms to your grip.Contains 80-gauge premium-grade stretch film.Allows you to wrap the shipment to the pallet, making one tightly secured unit.4 rolls per case.Size: 5"Wx1,000-ft..Puncture resistant blown film.Patented dispenser provides great tension control and allows for maximum film stretch so less film is needed.Portable and ready to use out of the box

Price is  $90.19
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15" x 2000' 60 Gauge Blown Stretch Wrap, Clear, 4/Carton (SF156) image 1
Item: 449807
Model: SF156

60 ga blown stretch film is puncture and tear resistant making it ideal for securing irregular loads with sharp edges. Film measuring 15" x 2000' offers excellent cling that provides superior stabilization of loads, sold as 4 per case..Creates a tight, secure wrap on irregular loads.Puncture and tear resistant.Provides stabilization of loads.60 ga blown stretch film measuring 15" x 2000' is used to wrap and secure irregular loads, sold as 4 per case.

Price is  $129.49
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18" x 1500' 79 Gauge Blown Stretch Wrap, Clear, 4/Carton (CW58527) image 1
Item: 687958
Model: CW58527/HWX1820

Get a clear view of important package information with this clear blown stretch wrap. The extended core offers easy handheld use on most manual equipment. This Staples 18-inch x 1500-foot blown stretch wrap offers higher load and stretch capacity for added durability..Hand blown film with extended core provides excellent performance on all types of manual equipment.Dimensions: 18" x 1500'.79 gauge thickness.Clear film doesn't obstruct important information.Four rolls per carton.Tear-resistant to withstand the most severe protrusions, sharp edges, and shipping hazards.Reduce the risk of damage to products during shipment with this four-roll carton of Staples 18-inch x 1500-foot clear blown stretch wrap.

Price is  $101.39
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5" x 1000' 80 Gauge Banding Stretch Wrap, Clear, 15/Carton (TNBEC305) image 1
Item: 24449498
Model: TNBEC305

The 80 ga banding stretch film measures 5" x 1000' and is ideal to use on uniform loads. Clear film easily allows to read important information and is designed to work on all stretch film equipment..Disposable, 1" diameter handle is built into each roll..No dispenser required..Faster, easier and more economical to use than strapping, tape or twine..Use quiet, cast film to combine items for freight consolidation.

Price is  $84.79
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10" x 1000' 80 Gauge Cast Stretch Wrap, Clear (PF101MCT) image 1
Item: 691377
Model: PF101MCT

10" x 1,000'.80 gauge.1/each

Price is  $29.09
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15" x 1500' 70 Gauge Blown Stretch Wrap, Clear, 4/Carton (SF157) image 1
Item: 449810
Model: SF157

70 ga blown stretch film is puncture and tear resistant making it ideal for securing irregular loads with sharp edges. Film measuring 15" x 1500' offers excellent cling that provides superior stabilization of loads, sold as 4 per case..Puncture and tear resistant.Provides stabilization of loads.4/carton.70 ga blown stretch film measuring 15" x 1500' is used to wrap and secure irregular loads, sold as 4 per case.

Price is  $114.29
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40" x 66' 80 Gauge Polyethylene Stretch Wrap, Clear, Pallet (1644510) image 1
Item: 24602710
Model: 1644510

STCH WRP CST 15X1500 80GA 4CS.Cost-effective, multipurpose conventional cast hand wrap.Two-sided cling, unwinds quietly and easily from the roll.Aggressive load containment, high clarity film

Price is  $3379.99
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12" x 1500' 70 Gauge Blown Stretch Wrap, Clear, 4/Carton (SF127) image 1
Item: 449809
Model: SF127

70 ga blown stretch film is puncture and tear resistant making it ideal for securing irregular loads with sharp edges. Film measuring 12" x 1500' offers excellent cling that provides superior stabilization of loads, sold as 4 per case..Puncture and tear resistant.Provides stabilization of loads.4/carton.70 ga blown stretch film measuring 12" x 1500' is used to wrap and secure irregular loads, sold as 4 per case.

Price is  $129.49
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18" x 2000' 60 Gauge Blown Stretch Wrap, Clear, 4/Pack (SF186) image 1
Item: 24407602
Model: SF186

This 18" x 2000' 60 gauge blown stretch wrap delivers superior cling and puncture resistance, making it ideal for securing irregular or heavy pallet loads. Its clear film allows for easy product identification while providing excellent load stability during transit and storage. The blown film construction offers enhanced durability and tear resistance, even in demanding warehouse environments. Designed for hand application, it ensures reliable performance with every wrap. Each pack includes four rolls, perfect for high-volume packaging operations..Excellent cling provides superior stabilization of loads.Performs in temperatures down to -5o F.Puncture and tear resistant.Use with our stretch film dispenser

Price is  $164.89
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12" x 2000' 60 Gauge Blown Stretch Wrap, Clear, 4/Carton (SF126) image 1
Item: 449806
Model: SF126

Staples 60 ga blown stretch film is puncture and tear resistant making it ideal for securing irregular loads with sharp edges. Film measuring 12" x 2000' offers excellent cling that provides superior stabilization of loads, sold as 4 per case..Creates a tight, secure wrap on irregular loads.Puncture and tear resistant.Provides stabilization of loads.All dimensions are W" x L'.Staples Brand 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.60 ga blown stretch film measuring 12" x 2000' is used to wrap and secure irregular loads, sold as 4 per case.

Price is  $110.69
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15" x 1500' 90 Gauge Blown Stretch Wrap, Clear, 4/Carton (SF159) image 1
Item: 449816
Model: SF159

90 ga blown stretch film is puncture and tear resistant making it ideal for securing irregular loads with sharp edges. Film measuring 15" x 1500' offers excellent cling that provides superior stabilization of loads, sold as 4 per case..Creates a tight, secure wrap on irregular loads.Puncture and tear resistant.Provides stabilization of loads.90 ga blown stretch film measuring 15" x 1500' is used to wrap and secure irregular loads, sold as 4 per case.

Price is  $142.89
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15" x 1000' 120 Gauge Blown Stretch Wrap, Clear, 4/Carton (SF151) image 1
Item: 449820
Model: SF151

This 120 ga blown stretch film is puncture and tear resistant making it ideal for securing irregular loads with sharp edges. Film measuring 15" x 1000' offers excellent cling that provides superior stabilization of loads, sold as 4 per case..Creates a tight, secure wrap on irregular loads.Puncture and tear resistant.Provides stabilization of loads.Consistent cling.For loads up to 4,000 lbs..Order in multiples of 4 rolls, same item number.120 ga blown stretch film measuring 15" x 1000' is used to wrap and secure irregular loads, sold as 4 per case.

Price is  $128.49
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18" x 1000' 120 Gauge Blown Stretch Wrap, Clear, 4/Carton (SF181) image 1
Item: 449821
Model: SF181

Hold loads of boxes and other items tightly together with this 120-gauge blown stretch film. The 120-gauge construction makes this stretch film resistant to tearing and puncturing, and it's transparent, so viewing contents without unwrapping them is easy. This SI Products blown stretch film comes with four rolls in a carton and each one is 1000 feet long..Puncture resistant Blown Hand Stretch Film handles your toughest non-standard items..Both puncture and tear resistant..Excellent cling provides industrial strength stabilization of loads..Performs well in temperature down to -5° F..120 Gauge for loads up to 4,000 lbs..Dispensers available stock numbers SFDIS259.Keep irregularly shaped loads from falling apart by wrapping them with this 4-carton SI Products 120-gauge 18-inch x 1000-foot blown stretch film.

Price is  $154.39
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12" x 1500' 90 Gauge Blown Stretch Wrap, Clear, 4/Carton (SF129) image 1
Item: 449815
Model: SF129

Staples 90 ga blown stretch film is puncture and tear resistant making it ideal for securing irregular loads with sharp edges. Film measuring 12" x 1500' offers excellent cling that provides superior stabilization of loads, sold as 4 per case..Creates a tight, secure wrap on irregular loads.Puncture and tear resistant.Provides stabilization of loads.All dimensions are W" x L'.Staples Brand 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.90 ga blown stretch film measuring 12" x 1500' is used to wrap and secure irregular loads, sold as 4 per case.

Price is  $115.59
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18" x 1500' 90 Gauge Blown Stretch Wrap, Clear, 4/Carton (SF189) image 1
Item: 449817
Model: SF189

90 ga blown stretch film is puncture and tear resistant making it ideal for securing irregular loads with sharp edges. Film measuring 18" x 1500' offers excellent cling that provides superior stabilization of loads, sold as 4 per case..Puncture resistant Blown Hand Stretch Film handles your toughest non-standard items..Both puncture and tear resistant..Excellent cling provides industrial strength stabilization of loads..Performs well in temperature down to -5° F..90 Gauge for loads up to 3,000 lbs..Dispensers available stock numbers SFDIS259.90 ga blown stretch film measuring 18" x 1500' is used to wrap and secure irregular loads, sold as 4 per case.

Price is  $173.49
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12" x 1000' 120 Gauge Blown Stretch Wrap, Clear, 4/Carton (SF121) image 1
Item: 449818
Model: SF121

Staples 120 ga blown stretch film is puncture and tear resistant making it ideal for securing irregular loads with sharp edges. Film measuring 12" x 1000' offers excellent cling that provides superior stabilization of loads, sold as 4 per case..Creates a tight, secure wrap on irregular loads.Puncture and tear resistant.Provides stabilization of loads.All dimensions are W" x L'.Staples Brand 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.Staples 120 ga blown stretch film measuring 12" x 1000' is used to wrap and secure irregular loads, sold as 4 per case.

Price is  $133.69
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About Stretch Wrap Heavy-Duty

Stretch wrap heavy-duty is an essential packaging solution designed to secure and protect goods during storage and transportation. Its robust construction ensures that items remain intact and undamaged, making it ideal for both commercial and industrial applications.

This type of stretch wrap is engineered to provide superior cling and puncture resistance, allowing for reliable bundling of various products. Its versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of items, from pallets to individual packages.

When selecting heavy-duty stretch wrap, consider factors such as thickness and width, as these attributes influence the level of protection and ease of use. A thicker gauge typically offers enhanced durability, while wider rolls can cover larger surfaces more efficiently.

Additionally, look for features like UV resistance and clarity, which can be crucial for outdoor storage and visibility. Opting for stretch wrap with easy-to-use dispensers can also streamline the wrapping process, saving time and effort in busy environments.