How Stretch Wrap Machine Is Applied To A Product

Stretch packaging is a stretchable plastic tape that is wrapped over a load of items that allows it to be stretched; this elasticity keeps the load closely together.

During transport, the stretch wrapping machine prevents them from moving and rotating, which is a significant source of damage. There are obviously other ways to destroy loads during shipping, but stretch wrap machine provides a measure of security that improves the likelihood of delivery of the "as made" condition. This implies lower returns, administration responsibilities, receiver, and rework expenditures credit.

Ways to apply a stretch wrap machine.

There are three options for a pallet of items to add stretch wrap: manual, semi-automatic stretch wrapper, or automatic high-speed stretch wrapper.

Hand wrapping depends on individuals to physically extend a load, as the name suggests. The film is fixed to the pallet by a worker and then the film travels around the load.

Wrapping a heavy roll of film around a pallet is physically taxing, especially if performed correctly. In a humid factory, imagine the horrible dizzy sensation. Generally, hand wrapping has the highest production expense because film usage is not standardized because there is no significant pre-stretch. It is also very difficult to reliably wrap up a safe-to-ship load

Two separate system types are available for semi-automatic stretch wrappers: turntable and straddle. The load is located on or in the wrapping region of the stretch wrappers and stretch film is added. Turntable models spin the load on a turntable, while there is a wrapped arm for straddle type models that pass around the load and apply the film.

High speed automated stretch wrappers are similar to semi-automatic types in that the direct stretch wrapping of a load is done by a computer. Automatic stretch wrap machine, however, usually require input and output conveyors to cycle loads through the system automatically.

When stretching packaging, it is important not to miss steps that protect the pallet load. One alternative is to cover the pallet all the way down to the floor. Though, runs the risk of film infiltration from forklifts or pallet jacks as the load is collected. Such large punctures to the film can propagate up the load, causing a loss of containment force and increasing the risk for load failure.