An operator who wraps pallets with hand wrap stretch film is not able to wrap every load exactly the same way, time and time again. A load wrapped by one operator Monday morning will not be wrapped the same way as another operator on Friday afternoon. Pallet wrapping with a stretch wrap machine eliminates this issue.
Here you can get an overview of the features and specification of different automatic and semi-automatic pallet stretch wrapper
Wrapping a pallet using a stretch wrap machine produces a clean professional finished product. Pallet wrapping with hand wrap leaves a rather erratic and uneven look. The look of your pallet load on your customer’s floor must project the professional image you want for your company. Pallet wrapping with a stretch wrap machine eliminates this issue.
Watch here videos of semi automatic and automatic stretch wrapper in different production environment and at the manufactory facility.
There is a right way and a wrong way to wrap a pallet with hand wrap. Applied incorrectly, hand wrap may crush the product or allow the product to shift during transport. Employee turnover or multiple operators mean that you must continually train employees on how to correctly wrap the loads to ensure customer satisfaction while ensuring they do not injure themselves. Pallet wrapping with a stretch wrap machine eliminates this issue.
Operating a stretch wrapping machine is very easy, it takes little or no training at all. Watch the video on the right and see how easy it is to operate a stretch wrapper. All it takes is….pushing a button!
You can see many other videos of various models of pallet stretch wrappers here.
Hand wrapping pallets is an extremely difficult job if it is done correctly, and a common source of employee back injuries when performed incorrectly. The human form is not designed to walk hunched over manipulating an 8-10 lbs weight while also trying to pull enough tension into the film to hold the pallet load together. Then 20 seconds later you are holding the same roll of stretch film above your head to do the top of the pallet, again tugging on the film using only your back and arm muscles. Many accidents and work related injuries are caused by hand wrapping pallets. Review OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) stretch wrapping guidelines before making your pallet wrapping decision. Pallet wrapping with a stretch wrap machine eliminates this issue.
Learn here how easy and safe is operating an automatic pallet stretch wrapper!
Pallet wrapping is a technique whereby thin plastic film is wrapped around a pallet or product. This can be done manually or mechanically. Various terms are used, such as wrapping, film wrapping, stretch wrapping and pallet wrapping, but they all mean the same. By means of wrapping it is possible to bundle or secure products and/or protect them against falling over, getting damaged or accumulating dirt during transport and storage.
The ultimate objective is to package products properly, without getting damaged and with the lowest (total) costs, to ship them from A to B.