XP Converted film in the most cost effective film to use while wrapping versus conventional handwrap as shown below in the analysis.
Benefits of using XP Converted films
1. Less revolutions required to wrap pallet and so up to half the wrapping time required
2. Lighter weight roll to carry
3. Little or no stretching or pulling required and so less back strain
4. Less waste as rolls cannot be nicked
5. Less hazardous as now you can walk forward while wrapping
2. Lighter weight roll to carry
3. Little or no stretching or pulling required and so less back strain
4. Less waste as rolls cannot be nicked
5. Less hazardous as now you can walk forward while wrapping
XP Converted Film vs. Conventional Handwrap Analysis
| Control pallet dimensions | 42″ x 48″ x 4ft |
| Weight of pallet | 1,200 lbs |
| Force to load | 30 lbs |
| Number of revolutions | 8 |
| Revolution overlap | 4″ |
Cut and Weigh Results
| Conventional Handwrap | XP Converted Handwrap | |
| Roll specifications | 14″ x 75g x 1,500′ | 13.7″ x 1,500′ |
| Roll weight | 6.3 lbs per roll | 4.38 lbs per roll |
| Roll price | $6.88 per roll | $6.69 per roll |
| # of revolutions | 10 | 7 |
| Weight of film | 8.4oz/.53 lb | 3.34 oz/ .21 lb |
| Wrapped pallets per roll | 12 | 22 |
| Cost to wrap pallet | .58¢ per pallet | .31¢ per pallet |
| Savings | 47% Savings |