Thanks to advancements in modern technology, plastic film materials are more durable, flexible, and make perfect shipping and storing medium. If your company doesn’t use stretch wrapping machines, you could miss out on some important benefits this kind of machinery has to offer. Let’s look at some of the good things you’ll enjoy when you take advantage of stretch wrap.
What is a Stretch Wrap Machine?
You could apply a plastic film on your materials without machinery, but it is time-consuming and not very efficient. Instead, stretch wrappers automate the process. A manual wrapper comes with a turntable and control buttons. The machine operator pulls the film on the pallet or load and then turns the machine on. The machine wraps the materials and then stops when the cycle finishes.
Automatic stretch wrapping machines need no help or machine operator. They are part of a conveyor system, and when a load enters the table, the conveyor stops. A rotary arm starts and completes the process of wrapping. After the cycle ends, the conveyor starts, and it repeats over and over. Some automated systems work with palletizers.
Why Use Plastic Film Wrappers?
When you use an automatic or semi-automatic wrapper, you can drastically increase your production. They work faster than manual methods, and your plastic film covered materials stay safe from damage, dirt, and moisture. If you use UVI plastic film, you protect your packaged goods from sunlight, so that you can store them out-of-doors.
Get More from Your Warehouse
Thanks to properly secured loads, you can stack your materials higher and increase your warehouse capacity without expanding the facility or adding another level. You’ll enjoy a more secure warehouse because stretch wrapping machines protect materials and help to limit theft. A trusted 3PL company specializing in warehousing can help you with the process of choosing, buying, and installation.
