STRETCH WRAPPING MACHINE

Date: 29-05-2021

STRETCH WRAPPING MACHINE

 Stretch wrap, also called the stretch film, is a highly stretchable plastic film used to secure multiple items mostly on a pallet. Stretch wrapping machines, also known as stretch wrappers, help to employ this process much easier on the packaging. Stretch wrap is generally made up of polyethylene plastics and they are highly elastic that allows them to hold a load of products tightly during the whole shipping process and even for storage.

 

TYPES OF STRETCH WRAPPING EQUIPMENT

 

1. MANUAL: Manual wrappers or hand wrapping machine includes a man-powered applicator. These are employed for smaller loads or low-volume industries and warehouses.
2. SEMI-AUTOMATIC: These machines require an operator to attach the load to the film and monitor the machine’s proper functioning.
3. AUTOMATIC: Automatic wrappers require no human interference during the entire process of wrapping. This machine works automatically at all the stages, i.e deliver, push and seal. These machines are generally employed for heavier loads and high-volume warehouses.

 

WORKING OF STRETCH WRAPPERS

 

Most of the stretch wrap machines work similarly. The load is passed through the machine where wrapping material runs through the outside. The load is wrapped according to the settings and the film gets detached automatically.

Be it a semi-automated machine or an automated, containment force is the most essential thing to get right for a machine to work efficiently. Containment force is what holds the packaging firm and together.

 

ADVANTAGES OF STRETCH WRAP MACHINE

 

1. The right kind of stretch wrapping machine provides better protection to the goods from the external environment and handling damages.
2. Stretch wrappers save a lot of energy as they don’t require fuel for their operation.
3. Compared to other forms of wrapping, stretch wrapping is less expensive. Even the equipment used for stretch wrapping is cheaper than any other equipment of pallet wrapping machines.
4. The automatic stretch machine saves a lot on film costs as well. It comes with two film rollers, where the speed of the second roller is higher than the first stretches the film. This leads to the higher tensile strength of the film hence lowering the overall cost.
5. Employing stretch wrap machines increases the overall productivity and efficiency of the business.