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Stretch wrapping machines will revolutionize your process efficiency, increasing productivity, reducing film usage costs and product damage possibilities, and most importantly, eliminating some physical risks associated with manual packaging. Below, we'll discuss tips for installing and maintaining automatic pallet packaging machines to avoid many potential hazardous scenarios. We'll tell you what to consider when installing one of these machines, dangers to avoid during the process, and how to keep it running safely after installation.
Before beginning the installation process, read the machine manual and refer to the machine's installation documentation or videos. Contact your manufacturer and speak with professional technicians to better understand the installation process. Following all safety recommendations when installing a new stretch wrapper is very important.
Your pallet wrapper must be located on solid, level ground. Before beginning the installation process, ensure the ground is stable and level. Uneven or soft floors will increase tipping risks and may interfere with normal machine operation. So when installing, place it in a safe location.
One of the most important tips for installing a pallet wrapper is that you must use a properly sized forklift to move the equipment. The forklift must have sufficient capacity to carry the load and prevent tipping. Additionally, sliding or pushing the machine should be avoided, as doing so may damage the equipment and cause serious injuries.
Before your operators begin installing the machine, they should receive training on how to operate the machine. Without mastering stretch wrapper usage knowledge, serious mistakes may be made. Everyone should receive appropriate safety training.
Your business may not be able to completely separate pallet wrappers and dust. But you should make every effort to install the pallet wrapper in a clean air, well-ventilated area. Dust in the air can affect machine functionality.
When installing semi-automatic pallet packaging machines, you must also set up safety nets to keep your employees at a safe distance when the machine is running.
Pallet wrapping machines should not be used to package loads that are too large or heavy for the turntable. If the load is too large, the sides of the pallet may hit the bottom of the wrapper. If this happens, the machine may be damaged. Loads too heavy for the turntable's carrying capacity will cause internal mechanical problems, thus damaging the machine.
Instruct all employees to maintain a safe distance when the machine is running. When the machine is operating, everyone else must stay behind the safety net.
Like many other machines, you should turn off the pallet packaging machine when not in use. Doing so saves electricity and eliminates the risk of accidental startup when someone is nearby.
If you want your machine to complete high-quality work, you need to set up daily maintenance checks to ensure it runs properly. This includes:
Change gearbox oil after 5,000 hours
Lubricate and grease turntable chain and pre-stretch gears after 5,000 cycles
Replace turntable bearing and bracket lifting bearing after 5,000 hours or 50,000 cycles. At minimum, you should complete these tasks quarterly. The frequency you need to check depends on machine condition and your facility's condition.
The machine and its surrounding area should always remain clean. If possible, try to clean the equipment daily. You must remove dust and debris from the floor space and the nearby turntable. By doing this, you will keep the equipment running smoothly.
After reading these tips, you should better understand the hazards involved in installing, operating, and maintaining pallet packaging machines. Caution and patience are required to properly install, operate, and maintain these packaging machines. SpeedPack specializes in rear-end automatic packaging equipment R&D and production, looking forward to working with you.
