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This category includes complementary solutions intended for protection, retention, and packaging. It notably includes manual or machine stretch films for stabilising pallets and grouping parcels, as well as automotive masking rolls designed to quickly protect surfaces before a painting or finishing operation.

A stretch film is primarily used to hold products, group parcels, and stabilise a load on a pallet. An automotive masking roll combines a protective film and an adhesive tape to cover areas that should not receive paint. Therefore, these two products serve different applications.

A manual stretch film is suitable for low and medium speeds, isolated parcels, and positions where the application is carried out directly by the operator. A machine stretch film is intended for stretch wrappers and repetitive palletising operations. The choice depends on the speed, weight of the loads, type of machine, and the level of retention required.

A pre-stretched film has already been elongated during its manufacture. It generally requires less effort during application and allows for a more consistent amount of material to be used. It can be beneficial for improving application comfort and controlling consumption, provided that its resistance and holding capacity are suitable for the load.

The choice depends on the surfaces to be protected, the width of the film, the type of paint, and the temperature of the process. It is also important to consider the desired precision, adhesion strength, ease of unwinding, and the quality of removal. Two-tone painting operations or precise finishing may require a roll equipped with a fine line adhesive.

Some automotive painting operations include a drying or curing phase at high temperature. The film, adhesive tape, and glue must maintain their integrity throughout the duration of the process. Insufficient resistance can lead to peeling, film deformation, or adhesive residue after removal.

It is advisable to specify the type of use, the necessary dimensions, the pace, the surfaces involved, and the temperature or transport conditions. DERFI can guide the user towards a manual, machine, or pre-stretched stretch film, as well as an automotive masking tape suitable for the desired level of protection and precision.