Palletizing fruit, hot-packed vegetables, firewood, nursery plants, and perishable loads requires securing the goods without sealing them in closed plastic that traps heat and moisture. This machine stretch netting—also called pallet net, industrial wrapping net, or pallet netting—is manufactured with virgin high-density polyethylene woven in heavy-gauge Raschel knitted, designed for automatic and semi-automatic palletizing lines in the agricultural, food, and manufacturing industries of the Dominican market.
Key benefits
- Raschel knitted weave with high breathability: open pattern that allows constant air circulation around the pallet, preventing condensation, mold, and gas buildup in hot-packed loads or perishable products during transport and storage.
- Virgin high-performance HDPE: extruded virgin polyethylene tape yarn with no recycled content, woven in industrial Raschel with higher gauge and density to withstand the pace of a wrapping machine. The difference between a premium net and a generic roll shows up in the first shift of intensive production.
- Compatibility with standard wrapping machines: the roll fits on conventional automatic or semi-automatic dispensing heads with a Ø 76 mm core, integrating into existing palletizing lines without requiring adaptations.
- Controlled mechanical stretching: the weave construction allows firm and uniform tension over the goods, adjusting to irregular contours without breaking at machine pace.
- Breathable substitute for closed film: replaces the traditional stretch film roll when ventilation is critical to preserve the integrity of the goods, without sacrificing pallet holding stability.
Typical applications and uses
- Automatic palletizing of fresh fruit, vegetables, and horticultural products in packing centers and agri-industry.
- Securing pallets with hot-packed products that require heat dissipation before dispatch.
- Wrapping nursery plants, firewood, charcoal, and forestry products that do not tolerate a sealed environment.
- Palletizing operations in manufacturing where pallet breathability prevents corrosion or condensation on metal parts.
Quality and durability
An economical stretch net fails at two points: low-density yarn that loses tension in the first intensive shift and breaks on the machine, and a weave opening that closes when stretched, ceasing to breathe as it should. This reference works with virgin professional-grade HDPE woven in heavy-gauge Raschel knitted with uniform unwinding, compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 for indirect contact with packaged food. That careful manufacturing sets a professional palletizing net apart from a market roll that breaks the line every half hour.
Also known as:
Technical: pallet netting, industrial Raschel knitted net, pallet netting, machine wrapping mesh, machine stretch netting.
In DR and Caribbean: malla para paletizar, red para pallets, malla envolvedora, malla transpirable para emplaye, malla macroperforada.
In other countries: pallet net wrap (USA), pallet netting (USA), filet de palettisation (FR), rede de paletização (BR), rete per palettizzazione (IT).
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| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing technology | Industrial circular knitted Raschel on a high-performance machine (Karl Mayer or equivalent), extruded HDPE tape yarn |
| Material and construction | |
| Material | 100% virgin extruded high-density polyethylene (HDPE) in tape yarn and Raschel knit |
| Color | Translucent natural (unpigmented HDPE) |
| Yarn denier | 1,000–1,500 D (extruded HDPE tape, heavier gauge for intensive machine use) |
| Weave pattern | Knitted Raschel fabric with 5–10 mm nominal opening |
| Construction type | Knitted Raschel fabric in extruded yarn, knotless; open and stretchable structure |
| Dimensions and format | |
| Width | 50 cm (20 in) — global palletizing standard |
| Length per roll | 1,500 m (4,920 ft) |
| Approximate roll weight | 17 kg ± 5% |
| Strength and performance | |
| Tear resistance | Trapezoidal tear ≥100 N (ASTM D5587) |
| Machine stretch | 30–50% over nominal length from wrapping-machine tension (moderate mechanical stretch from construction + controlled tension) |
| Puncture resistance | Bursting strength ≥160 N (ASTM D6241) |
| Durability and protection | |
| Recyclability | Recyclable, resin identification code 2 (HDPE) |
| UV resistance | Up to 60 days of continuous exposure to Caribbean sun |
| Physicochemical properties | |
| Additives | UV-HALS stabilizer and primary antioxidant for outdoor use |
| Compatibility and use | |
| Food-grade suitability | Virgin HDPE resin compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 (indirect contact with packaged food) |
| Machine compatibility | Standard Ø 76 mm automatic and semi-automatic wrappers with 200–300% pre-stretch |
| Recommended use | Automatic palletizing in packing lines, agro-industry, manufacturing; perishable loads and hot products |
| Presentation and packaging | |
| Presentation | Spool |
| Roll core | Cardboard tube Ø 76 mm (3 in), internal length 50 cm |
| Standards and certifications | |
| Reference standard | EN ISO 13934-1 / ASTM D5034 — Tensile tests on fabrics; complementary EN 12195 (load securing in automatic palletizing) |
| Coil: Width | 21.0 cm (8.27 in) |
|---|---|
| Coil: Height | 55.0 cm (21.65 in) |
| Coil: Depth | 21.0 cm (8.27 in) |
| Coil: Weight | 17.0 kg |
Official FORTEMO warranty
What's covered
Extended Dodom warranty of 18 months from delivery, which extends the protection of Law 358-05 (Arts. 66–70), against manufacturing defects in the Clear machine stretch mesh.
Confirmed defect: replacement or refund of the amount paid.
Confirmed defect: replacement or refund of the amount paid.
What's not covered
Any damage or deterioration unrelated to the manufacturing of the Clear machine stretch mesh, such as damage resulting from use, normal wear and tear, or external causes, including force majeure.
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