Dec. 23, 2024
Packaging is the finishing touch to any product. It&#;s one of the last steps in the production line and the first feature your customer sees upon delivery. Not only that, a good stretch wrap protects your pallets from damage, dust and other tapering. Wrapping pallets isn&#;t complicated, but it does take careful consideration of your business&#;s entire process. From there, it&#;s a matter of finding what works best in your production line.
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Is an automatic stretch wrapping machine the right choice for your business? First, let&#;s get on the same page on the elements that make a stretch wrapper fully automatic.
Now let&#;s take a look at five advantages to adding an automatic pallet wrapper to your business&#;s production line.
Getting more done in less time? What manager doesn&#;t like that idea? An automatic stretch wrapper can get you on the right path to efficiency.
An automatic takes much of the manual process out of packaging. Operators don&#;t have to wait around to start or and stop the wrapping cycle (like with a semi automatic machine). With the pull of a cord, or the placement of a pallet on a conveyor, the wrapping cycle starts and stops.
Our entry level automatic &#; the low profile turntable PLPA- &#; has 15 RPM and can wrap up to 40 loads per hour. Our automatic stretch wrappers only get faster from there. Our fastest Rotary Ring stretch wrapper (the PRRA-) can complete up to 120 loads per hour.
If your production is even higher, many of our clients have multiple automatic stretch wrappers on their warehouse floor.
A setup of three automatic rotary arm stretch wrappers are designed for high speed multiple load wrapping.
When you introduce an automatic stretch wrapper into the production line, whether it&#;s a turntable model or conveyorized automatic, it will make a difference to the pace of your work floor. An automatic machine frees up staff to do other tasks while the wrapper does its job. A forklift or pallet jack operator can place the pallet on the turntable or conveyor and then immediately begin preparing another pallet.
Take for example a pick and pack warehouse. Multiple pallet jack operators are in the warehouse building pallet orders. Once the pallet is complete, they can place the pallet on the conveyor or turntable, let the automatic stretch wrapper package the load, and begin preparing the next pallet.
Pallet jack operators prepare pallets and place them on this low profile conveyor system integrated with an automatic stretch wrapper.
Both semiautomatic and automatic stretch wrapping machines are going to save a business money on film costs when compared to hand wrapping. Our pre-stretch carriage ensures the correct amount of stretch is applied to the film. The film threads past two rollers, where the second rollers&#; rotational speed is faster than the first, thereby stretching the film. Not only does this increase the tensile strength of the film, it also reduces overall film costs.
A rotary ring automatic stretch wrapper is even more efficient. Phoenix&#;s proprietary technology allows for a one-way wrap and stopping/starting the load anywhere. This feature cuts out unnecessary rotations and wasted stretch film. See how much your business could save in film by using our film savings calculator.
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A PRRA- at work in a customer facility.
An automatic stretch wrapper keeps a forklift operator on the forklift &#; and that&#;s a safety advantage right there. More than 80 percent of forklift accidents involve a pedestrian &#; someone who&#;s walking around on the warehouse floor. Keeping forklift operators on their forklifts keeps them off the floor and focused on the job at hand. If you&#;re upgrading from hand wrapping, which often causes wear and tear injuries, the automatic will inject safety from that perspective. An automatic stretch wrapper requires little interaction (or bending) from the operator. The pull of a cord from the forklift or the push of a button is all it takes to get the pallet wrapped.
Additionally, an automatic stretch wrapper ensures a safe, consistent wrap that&#;s ready for transport. A poorly wrapped pallet can topple resulting in damaged goods or injury to a handler.
Predictability is a huge benefit when balancing all the elements of a production line. That&#;s what an automatic stretch wrapper does &#; it predictably and consistently wraps pallets in the same way each and every time.
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An automatic stretch wrapper brings consistency, safety and production to whatever warehouse it ends up in. If this list of benefits has your curiosity piqued, check out our full line of automatic stretch wrapping machines at Phoenix. Does your company already have an automatic machine? How has it changed operations? Let us know via Twitter &#; @phoenixwrappers.
Pallet wrappers are specialized stretch wrapping machines designed to secure your pallet load for shipping. There are many reasons why you should consider investing in a pallet wrapper and avoid the many risks that come with hand-wrapping pallets. Here are some of the reasons you should invest in a pallet stretch wrapper:
Load containment is always a top priority for shipping products on a pallet. Your pallet may be placed on a less-than-truckload (LTL) shipment, which means there is more room for the pallet to shift. Even full loads may allow for product movement on a truck, train, or ship. A pallet wrapping machine provides a more secure wrapping solution. Not only are the product cases wrapped better together, but the load is secured completely to the pallet. This allows for minimal shifting during shipping.
Improved load containment leads directly to the second benefit, which is reduced product loss during shipping and distribution. More securely wrapped pallets minimize damaged cases and products. This can save you a great deal of money over time, while providing fewer headaches for loss prevention personnel.
One major advantage of pallet wrapping machines is the consistency and uniformity of the stretch wrapping. You no longer have to rely on hand-wrapping and all the human error involved. Hand-wrapping is like painting in an expressionist format. No two wraps are the same, even if you are wrapping the same set of products over and over again. Using a machine means more consistent results&#;pallet after pallet. Automated equipment removes the human element and often provides better quality.
Pallet wrapping machines can adapt to different packages, shapes, and shipping requirements. The machinery can be programmed to handle a variety of pallet configurations and provide the specific results you need for each and every pallet. In other words, there&#;s no more &#;eyeballing it&#; from hand-wrappers when there are different types of product pallets to be wrapped.
A pallet wrapping machine can wrap pallets in much less time than it takes for hand-wrapping. This frees those hand-wrappers to focus on other important operational needs and gives you a more efficient packaging system at the critical pallet wrapping and pre-shipment phase.
What many packaging managers don&#;t realize (until it&#;s too late) is that hand-wrapping is one of the most dangerous activities that can be performed in a packaging facility. This is because the people doing the wrapping are walking backward. They may not be paying attention to their surroundings, or someone else may not see them coming from the side of a pallet. Accidents can happen and be costly to your business. Pallet wrapping machines do all the dirty work of stretch wrapping without putting your employees in harm&#;s way.
Many packaging managers don&#;t believe they have enough pallet volume to justify a stretch wrapping machine. In most cases, plants with fewer than 10 pallets a day achieve a fairly rapid return on investment with this specialized equipment. You can usually see enough cost savings to justify the initial purchase within 24 months. Those facilities with higher numbers of pallets see the overall cost savings even sooner. Over time, the machinery pays for itself through the benefits mentioned above. A pallet wrapping machine may seem too expensive right now, but it can save you time, money, and headaches over the long run.
To learn more about pallet wrapping machines from the world&#;s leading manufacturers, contact First Packaging Systems today. The team at FPS knows this equipment inside and out, and we&#;ll find the right automatic or semiautomatic stretch wrapping equipment for your specific packaging needs and budget.
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