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Determining when or how one should automate stretch wrapping can be a somewhat tedious task, but by answeringthe five questionsbelow,we hope to better guide you through that process.

Question Situation(s) Solution(s)
Is there a centralized packaging area? Yes Consider using wrapping equipment
No Likely candidate for hand wrapping for added mobility and ease of product application
What is the production volume? Producing less than 30 pallets/8 hours a day Hand applied film
Producing 30-100 pallets/8 hours a day Semi-automatic machine applied film
Producing more than 100 pallets/8 hours a day Automatic film application
What is the load weight? Load weighs less than 1200 lbs. 60 gauge or below hand or machine applied stretch film
Load weighs between 1200-2000 lbs. 63-80 gauge hand or machine stretch film
Load weighs over 2000 lbs. 90 gauge or above hand or machine applied stretch film
What is the load type?Load Types Type "A" Load - Regular shaped pallet with products uniformly packed 60 gauge or below hand stretch film or machine applied stretch film
Type "B" Load - Slightly irregular load - corners and/or product fitting within 3 inches on sides 63-80 gauge hand stretch film or machine stretch film
Type "C" Load - Wrapping irregular loads with inconsistent lengths and product types 90 gauge or above hand stretch film or machine stretch film
What is the speed of the stretch film application? Low (hand stretch film or <15 RPM) Any hand stretch wrap or machine grade stretch film
Medium (machine stretch film applied 16-25 RPM) Any machine grade stretch film
High (machine pallet wrap applied above 25 RPM) Any heavier gauge or high performance machine grade stretch films

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