Loads that ship with the right amount of containment force, are locked to the pallet with a film cable, and have no long or dragging film tails have the highest probability of arriving safely at their destinations.<\/p>\n
As you begin your stretch wrapping machine purchasing journey, make sure you know why stretch wrapping is an essential part of your shipping process.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Consider these two objectives as you evaluate your options:<\/h4>\n\n- Getting the load from your facility to your customer\u2019s facility, damage-free<\/li>\n
- Shipping at the lowest cost effectively shipped (LCES)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
One important aspect of achieving LCES\u00a0that is often overlooked is the follow up and support.<\/p>\n
Remember Murphy\u2019s Law<\/strong><\/h2>\nNot only will something go wrong, it\u2019ll go wrong at the worst possible time. How fast can you recover from a breakdown? Where will the parts come from? Who\u2019s going to replace them? Who\u2019s going to diagnose the problem? How comprehensive is the warranty? Are extended warranties available?<\/p>\n
You need someone (or a group of people, in this case) to have your back when something goes wrong. Think of support from a stretch wrapper company as support from a friend \u2013 it can be really good or really bad. Remember that time when your best friend picked you up on the side of the road when you ran out of gas, or made you some chicken noodle soup. And remember the time when your ex-friend stole your high-school girlfriend. We guess that you prefer a friend who\u2019s loyal and trustworthy.<\/p>\n
So, look for stretch wrappers that not only are built to last, but can be fixed fast if something stops working. Or maybe, you just need someone to help you establish stretch wrapping standards tailored to your specific loads. In any case, seek out these traits:<\/p>\n
1. Fast delivery of replacement stretch wrapper parts<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Part orders filled the same day they\u2019re received<\/li>\n
- Next day delivery for orders is part of standard procedure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
2. Start-up assistance, employee training, and technical support team availability<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Service Department available 24\/7, 365 days of the year<\/li>\n
- Trained technicians that are\u00a0certified by the manufacturer on its machines<\/li>\n
- Individualized training programs for customers<\/li>\n
- Start-up performed by certified, trained technicians<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
3. Bumper-to-bumper\u00a0warranty included<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Unlimited cycles covered, no exclusions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
4. Comprehensive stretch wrapper manual with every machine<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Step-by-step operating instructions<\/li>\n
- Troubleshooting reference for common questions<\/li>\n
- Schematic diagrams and parts list<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We know that purchasing a stretch wrapper can be a time-consuming process as you balance your needs against available features and pricing. And we\u2019re aware that adding one more point to consider to your list might not be appreciated, but the after-purchase support you can expect for your machine is worth asking your distributor an additional question or two. And realistically that\u2019s all checking this point off your list should take.<\/p>\n
All you need to do is remember to ask about your distributor\/manufacturers support policy, and make sure you are choosing a stretch wrapper source that provides adequate support. Better to take the time before purchasing a machine than to regret it later down the line when Murphy\u2019s Law kicks in.<\/p>\n
You may be interested in these posts on purchasing a stretch wrapper:<\/h2>\n
One important aspect of achieving LCES\u00a0that is often overlooked is the follow up and support.<\/p>\n
Remember Murphy\u2019s Law<\/strong><\/h2>\nNot only will something go wrong, it\u2019ll go wrong at the worst possible time. How fast can you recover from a breakdown? Where will the parts come from? Who\u2019s going to replace them? Who\u2019s going to diagnose the problem? How comprehensive is the warranty? Are extended warranties available?<\/p>\n
You need someone (or a group of people, in this case) to have your back when something goes wrong. Think of support from a stretch wrapper company as support from a friend \u2013 it can be really good or really bad. Remember that time when your best friend picked you up on the side of the road when you ran out of gas, or made you some chicken noodle soup. And remember the time when your ex-friend stole your high-school girlfriend. We guess that you prefer a friend who\u2019s loyal and trustworthy.<\/p>\n
So, look for stretch wrappers that not only are built to last, but can be fixed fast if something stops working. Or maybe, you just need someone to help you establish stretch wrapping standards tailored to your specific loads. In any case, seek out these traits:<\/p>\n
1. Fast delivery of replacement stretch wrapper parts<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Part orders filled the same day they\u2019re received<\/li>\n
- Next day delivery for orders is part of standard procedure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
2. Start-up assistance, employee training, and technical support team availability<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Service Department available 24\/7, 365 days of the year<\/li>\n
- Trained technicians that are\u00a0certified by the manufacturer on its machines<\/li>\n
- Individualized training programs for customers<\/li>\n
- Start-up performed by certified, trained technicians<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
3. Bumper-to-bumper\u00a0warranty included<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Unlimited cycles covered, no exclusions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
4. Comprehensive stretch wrapper manual with every machine<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Step-by-step operating instructions<\/li>\n
- Troubleshooting reference for common questions<\/li>\n
- Schematic diagrams and parts list<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We know that purchasing a stretch wrapper can be a time-consuming process as you balance your needs against available features and pricing. And we\u2019re aware that adding one more point to consider to your list might not be appreciated, but the after-purchase support you can expect for your machine is worth asking your distributor an additional question or two. And realistically that\u2019s all checking this point off your list should take.<\/p>\n
All you need to do is remember to ask about your distributor\/manufacturers support policy, and make sure you are choosing a stretch wrapper source that provides adequate support. Better to take the time before purchasing a machine than to regret it later down the line when Murphy\u2019s Law kicks in.<\/p>\n
You may be interested in these posts on purchasing a stretch wrapper:<\/h2>\n
- \n
- Part orders filled the same day they\u2019re received<\/li>\n
- Next day delivery for orders is part of standard procedure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
2. Start-up assistance, employee training, and technical support team availability<\/strong><\/h4>\n
- \n
- Service Department available 24\/7, 365 days of the year<\/li>\n
- Trained technicians that are\u00a0certified by the manufacturer on its machines<\/li>\n
- Individualized training programs for customers<\/li>\n
- Start-up performed by certified, trained technicians<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
3. Bumper-to-bumper\u00a0warranty included<\/strong><\/h4>\n
- \n
- Unlimited cycles covered, no exclusions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
4. Comprehensive stretch wrapper manual with every machine<\/strong><\/h4>\n
- \n
- Step-by-step operating instructions<\/li>\n
- Troubleshooting reference for common questions<\/li>\n
- Schematic diagrams and parts list<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We know that purchasing a stretch wrapper can be a time-consuming process as you balance your needs against available features and pricing. And we\u2019re aware that adding one more point to consider to your list might not be appreciated, but the after-purchase support you can expect for your machine is worth asking your distributor an additional question or two. And realistically that\u2019s all checking this point off your list should take.<\/p>\n
All you need to do is remember to ask about your distributor\/manufacturers support policy, and make sure you are choosing a stretch wrapper source that provides adequate support. Better to take the time before purchasing a machine than to regret it later down the line when Murphy\u2019s Law kicks in.<\/p>\n
You may be interested in these posts on purchasing a stretch wrapper:<\/h2>\n
- Unlimited cycles covered, no exclusions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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