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The best way to keep pallets secure during transport is stretch wrapping. Some smaller businesses wrap by hand, but most larger enterprises use convenient and efficient machines instead. These machines make the stretch wrapping process faster, more accurate, and more efficient.
But even though stretch wrappers handle most of the packaging work, they need some human assistance to perform at their best. Want to get more return from your stretch wrapper? Here are 5 tips for more effective use of stretch wrapper.
Choose the Right Film
There's more than one type of stretch wrapping. If you want maximum efficiency, you must use the right film for your application. Cast film is clear, glossy, and elastic, but more tear-resistant. Blown film is more opaque, less elastic, but very durable and provides higher load retention.
Check Film Threading
The next tip on how to use stretch wrappers more effectively is to check film threading. If you thread the film incorrectly through the rollers, it will negatively affect machine performance. Not sure of the correct way to thread the film? The user manual or the machine itself should have threading diagrams showing you the correct method.
Stretch Force is Key
The key to safely packaging pallets is paying attention to stretch force. Stretch force keeps your load together. Each load requires different amounts of stretch force, depending on its size, shape, and weight.
Finding the right stretch force for your load takes time and experimentation.
Timely Maintenance
Ensure you clean your stretch wrapper, grease any moving parts, and address any issues immediately when they arise. Worn and dirty machines won't run as smoothly as those you maintain properly.
Use Advanced Machines
If your stretch wrapper is outdated or poorly designed, no amount of human intervention can save it. Replacing worn machines with new ones will immediately make your business more efficient.
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