Tubular film and half-tubular film are used to completely wrap products – often as transport protection or to secure them on pallets. The sealing creates a tight barrier against moisture and contamination. Processing is complex and often only possible with heat and special equipment.

Disadvantages of tubular film: The film is not flexible – it must be cut to size and adjusted. Once used, it cannot be reused. The cover completely encloses the product, making it difficult to access. However, the process has clear weaknesses:

Advantages of sanstrap® stetchbands over tubular film:

sanstrap® stretchbands offer a simple and flexible solution for securing loads:

Saves material and reduces packaging waste
No welding or cutting required
Easy to apply by hand
Reusable, robust and recyclable
Enables quick access to goods
no machinery required
time-saving handling
flexible for changing formats
Ideal for internal processes

Conclusion:
Film tubes are suitable for specific applications – but when it comes to flexibility, sustainability and efficiency, sanstrap® is the modern alternative..

A mountain of plastic film waste on a pallet – sanstrap® stretchbands can be disposed of separately according to material type.

Better securing with the sanstrap® stretch strap Standard 100 mm – reusable, flexible and completely without welding.

Is tubular film still suitable for securing pallets?

Advantages of sanstrap® stetchbands over tubular film:

Safe. Simple. Better packaged.