Switching to a stretch wrap machine
The benefits of a stretch wrap machine
Machine-applied stretch wrap reduces damage costs by up to 50% by stabilizing the load. Sound too good to be true, it's not. That's because a stretch wrap machine can properly wrap a load better than a human. Better yet, machines do it right every single time. There's no second-guessing if there's enough stretch film on the pallet, or too little, or if it's too tight, too loose, etc. The machine-applied stretch wrap is stretched at least 200% which makes for a tighter and stronger load with less product. Let's take a look at some more of the benefits of stretch wrap equipment.Product damage
Damaged products equal lost revenues because they need repairs or replacements. By using a stretch wrap machine to create a stable load and wrapping them properly, it's possible to recover up to 50% of your potential lost products. That adds up pretty quickly.
Material savings
Manual hand wrapping is executed poorly in most situations, which can lead to over-used materials and increased costs. In addition to the benefits of using stretch wrap machines to pre-stretch the film, moving away from hand stretch film allows for consistency in wrapping techniques.
Using stretch film machines vs. hand film can reduce costs by 75%.
Labor savings
The average annual increase in labor costs is 2%. Labor costs continue to be a large factor when it comes to the total cost of doing business. Using a pallet wrapping machine, you'll ensure maximum efficiency with wrapping speeds of up to 55 loads per hour. Most stretch wrappers only need 1 operator to be used. This helps reduce injuries caused from strenuous hand wrapping applications.
IF YOU'RE HAND WRAPPING 20 OR MORE LOADS PER DAY, IT'S MORE COST-EFFECTIVE TO USE A STRETCH WRAP MACHINE THAN TO WRAP BY HAND. THE EQUIPMENT WILL ACHIEVE A POSITIVE ROI IN LESS THAN A YEAR.
Types of stretch wrap machines
Orbital stretch wrappers
These machines are ideal for over-sized and palletized loads. This is a true integrated process that will increase the throughput of your operation.
Industries that commonly use Orbital stretch wrappers:
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Metal fabricating
- Oil & gas
Automatic stretch wrap machines
Get optimal speed and efficiency without human labor with these machines. These machines can wrap loads from 3,000 lbs. and up.
- Consistent strength
- Limited labor needed
- Faster process
Semi-automatic stretch wrappers
Semi-automatic machines are ideal for medium volume production. Normally operated by just a single person, these machines use a strong pre-stretch film to apply tighter wrap to the loads.
