{"id":64878,"date":"2021-02-12T13:56:24","date_gmt":"2021-02-12T18:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lantechweb.wpengine.com\/blog\/working-with-your-stretch-wrapper-for-the-best-outcomes\/"},"modified":"2021-02-12T13:56:24","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T18:56:24","slug":"working-with-your-stretch-wrapper-for-the-best-outcomes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lantech.com\/r2\/blog\/working-with-your-stretch-wrapper-for-the-best-outcomes\/","title":{"rendered":"Working with Your Stretch Wrapper for the Best Outcomes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The biggest cost driver in stretch wrapping is in-transit damage incurred by loads that were stretch wrapped ineffectively. One of the best ways to stretch wrap well is with a stretch wrapping machine. In fact, we\u2019ve talked about some of the problems with hand wrapping pallets before, and often the biggest issue with hand wrapping is that machines are just better at wrapping loads than people are.<\/p>\n
However, as much as machines are capable, they\u2019re not as smart as you. They can\u2019t decide:<\/p>\n
More than likely, film used for hand wrapping won\u2019t work as well on a machine. You\u2019ve got to consider the gauge, pre-stretch, and material of the film. Talk with a distributor in your area, who knows as much about machines as he does film.<\/p>\n
The top, middle, and bottom layers of your load need to all have the correct amount of containment force, which is the film tension multiplied by the number of film layers. Containment force is what holds the load together. The right amount of containment force depends on the type of load you\u2019re wrapping. Is your load heavy, light, or unstable? Heavy loads may require more containment force and light loads may require less.<\/p>\n
The way the load is wrapped depends on your stretch wrapper’s settings. You need to choose the number of top and bottom wrap counts. You must also decide the wrap force settings and how much overwrap you want applied on \u00a0top of the load as well film delivery system’s speed and the rotation speed of the turn table or wrap arm.<\/p>\n
Film breaks are more than just an annoyance. They\u2019re the No. 1 problem in stretch wrapping. Often, they lead to a chain of disastrous consequences. Film breaks are, indeed, the enemy. To limit your risk for breaks, there are a few things you can do:<\/p>\n
You may need to secure partial layers with the roping technique or you may need to band \u2013 apply multiple layers of film to one spot on the load.<\/p>\n
Stretch wrapping machines have the potential to greatly increase a pallet load’s chances of arriving in as made condition. They simply do a better job than people at consistently wrapping loads to wrap standards. However, human beings do have a place in the stretch wrapping process. With a bit of research and practice people can work with <\/em>their stretch wrapping machines to make sure their loads have the best <\/em>chance of reaching their destination in as made condition.<\/p>\n Make sure the machine you buy will get the job done. A good rule of thumb is always not to guess, but to test. Get help if you\u2019re not sure.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nYou may be interested in these related posts:<\/h2>\n