Choose the best Pallet Wrap Machine for your business

Choose the best Pallet wrap machine for your business

Mo Kassaby

If the task of packaging is a day-to-day role in your business then having a good pallet wrap machine is essential and can make a huge difference to your business's productivity, costs, and the amount of plastic film that is used. As well as the safety standards and load stability that are achieved.

In this article, we will be discussing the best pallet wrap machines you can find on the market, as well as the advantages and disadvantages each of them possess so you can choose the one that suits your business best.

Top pallet wrap machines in the market 

Before we go into the different types of

pallet wrap machines you can choose from let's dive into exactly what a pallet wrapping machine is. A pallet wrap machine is a machine that holds a roll of plastic film and applies it to a pallet. This can be done either by circling around the pallet or by rotating the pallet on a turntable. These machines are  split into two key categories Core Brake machines and Power pre-stretch machines. 

Pallet Wrap machines

  • Manual Pallet Wrapping Machine 
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    This pallet wrap machine is the most cost-effective on the market; it is entirely mechanical and does not need any electrical supply for use.

    Advantages

    • Does not need an electrical supply 
    • Cost-effective 
    • Generally easy to use 

    Disadvantages 

    • Does not have a Power Pre-Stretch System, meaning wrapping costs more
    • A lot more plastic is put to use for wrapping than what is needed 
    • Requires operative to walk around the pallet 
  • Turntable Semi-Automatic Pallet Wrapper Power Pre-Stretch 
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    This pallet wrap machine is known to be very efficient which makes it quite popular on the market. When it is used to its optimal potential, it can be quite efficient and convenient.

    Advantages 

    • Low maintenance 
    • Easy to set up and operate 
    • Uses less film per pallet 
    • Moveable with a forklift truck 

    Disadvantages 

    • Can only be used in one location 
    • Requires a lot of space 
  • Rotary Arm Machines - Core Brake 
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    What makes this pallet wrap machine special is that the Machine head circles the pallet instead of the pallet turning on a turntable. This is ideal for when pallets are transported on powered pallet trucks or when your loans are highly unstable before wrapping. 

    Advantages 

    • Does not have a base, meaning, pallets can stay on the floor 
    • Has a small footprint 

    Disadvantages 

    • Has a higher cost of wrapping due to no Power Pre-Stretch System 
    • It is not ideal for wrapping light items due to load stability being gained by increasing the tension as the film is applied onto the pallet
  • Rotary Arm Machines - Power Pre-Stretch
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    What makes this pallet wrap machine special is that the head circles the pallet instead of the pallet turning on a turntable. Much like the machine discussed above, it is ideal for instances in which pallets are transported on powered pallet trucks or when loads are highly unstable before wrapping. The power pre-stretch head delivers exquisite load stability. 

    Advantages 

    • Easy to set up and operate 
    • Does not have a base, pallets can stay on the floor 
    • Uses less film per pallet 
    • Can be adjusted with a variety of programs to meet the needs of a multitude of pallet load types 

    Disadvantages 

    • Has a higher price, meaning it isn't very cost-effective 
    • It cannot be moved once installed 
    • Has a large base footprint 

    Final thoughts 

    Hermes packaging has a variety of manual pallet wrap machines available in our catalog. Browse our catalog and find the perfect machine for your business

    Reference:

    https://www.hazel4d.com/choosing-the-best-pallet-wrap-machine-for-your-business/ 

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