{"id":64811,"date":"2020-09-30T14:49:21","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T18:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lantechweb.wpengine.com\/blog\/retrofits-a-great-way-to-extend-the-life-of-your-stretch-wrapper\/"},"modified":"2020-09-30T14:55:03","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T18:55:03","slug":"retrofits-a-great-way-to-extend-the-life-of-your-stretch-wrapper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lantech.com\/r2\/blog\/retrofits-a-great-way-to-extend-the-life-of-your-stretch-wrapper\/","title":{"rendered":"Retrofits: A Great Way to Extend the Life of Your Stretch Wrapper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Greek philosopher Heraclitus got it right. The only thing constant in life is change.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-65559 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lantech.com\/r2\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/changes-300x238.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"238\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to manufacturing and distribution, processes change every day. Maybe your customers have requested double-stacked loads. Maybe your plant manager has decided to replace forklifts with pallet jacks. Or maybe your pallet size has increased.<\/p>\n<p>Because things change, it\u2019s important to buy equipment that can easily (and inexpensively) be retrofitted in the field. This is especially true when buying a stretch wrapper.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the most popular retrofits customers order for our <a href=\"\/\/lantechweb.wpengine.com\/semi-automatic-stretch-wrappers?region=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">semi-automatic stretch wrappers<\/a>:<!--more--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mast height extensions<\/strong> \u2013 Standard machines wrap loads up to 80 inches tall, but options are available for taller wrap heights. While 110 inches is most popular, options go all the way up to 140 inches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ramp and ramp porch extensions<\/strong> \u2013 Loading a turntable with a pallet jack instead of a forklift requires a ramp. Depending on your facility\u2019s layout, the ramp can be placed in the front or on either side of the turntable. Keep in mind a flat extension from the turntable, what we call a ramp porch extension, may be needed for pallet jacks with long forks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Base extensions<\/strong> \u2013 If a load extends more than a few inches beyond the perimeter of the turntable, a base extension will create more space between the load and the mast. This way, the load can rotate without hitting the mast. It is a best practice to keep your load within the perimeter of the turntable to avoid creating a pinch point between it and the mast. Wrapping only a few oversized loads is OK, but at higher volumes we advise getting a larger turntable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lexan plastic cover for control panels<\/strong> \u2013 Establishing the machine settings to create an effectively wrapped load is important and not always easy. A Lexan plastic cover will prevent operators from tampering with the settings on the stretch wrapper. It blocks operators from making adjustments, but keeps the controls operators need, like \u201cstart\u201d and \u201cemergency stop,\u201d accessible. This feature is best for applications that don\u2019t require different wrap patterns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Auto Film Cut-off\u2122\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 This may be the best retrofit of all because it has two benefits. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=azdm4Fvpi6c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer lightbox-video-0 lightbox-video-0\">Auto Film Cut-off<\/a> helps prevent injury by eliminating the need for operators to bend over and cut the film at the end of the wrap cycle. Instead, a device punctures a hole in the film causing it to tear.\u00a0It\u2019s also a productivity feature,\u00a0saving about 30 seconds of labor per load for a typical user.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The XT Cut &amp; Clamp\u00ae 5.0 <\/strong>\u2013 This device automatically attaches the film to the load and cuts it at the end of a wrap cycle. Since the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FWct8bfnYAc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer lightbox-video-1 lightbox-video-1\">XT<\/a>\u2019s introduction changes have been made and older models can be upgraded. Many users upgrade so they have the latest technology in their facility for the highest production capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let\u2019s face it \u2013 change is inevitable and when it happens retrofits are a reliable way to extend the life of your current equipment for a relatively small cost.<\/p>\n<p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-0fffd112-ee2c-4cb7-aeae-1156c7e1d7a9\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-0fffd112-ee2c-4cb7-aeae-1156c7e1d7a9\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-0fffd112-ee2c-4cb7-aeae-1156c7e1d7a9\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]>\n\n\n<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n\n\n<![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lantech.com\/r2\/guide-to-buying-a-pallet-wrap-machine\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"hs-cta-img-0fffd112-ee2c-4cb7-aeae-1156c7e1d7a9\" class=\"hs-cta-img alignnone\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/lantech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/0fffd112-ee2c-4cb7-aeae-1156c7e1d7a9.png\" alt=\"New Call-to-action\" width=\"750\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(189024, '0fffd112-ee2c-4cb7-aeae-1156c7e1d7a9', {}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>This post was published on February 26, 2016 and updated on September 13, 2017.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"publish-date\">February 26, 2016<\/p>\n<p class=\"meta-decription\">Change is inevitable. When buying a stretch wrapper make sure to get one that can be retrofitted. It\u2019s a great way to extend the life of your machine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Change is inevitable. When buying a stretch wrapper make sure to get one that can be retrofitted. 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