Rotating turntable
The pallet turns while a carriage feeds film upward; the usual semi-automatic solution.
Wrapping
Stretch film and pre-stretch
How stretch wrapping works, what pre-stretch means and how to choose the pallet wrapping machine that uses the least film.
Guide
What stretch film is and what pre-stretch means
Stretch film secures the load on the pallet through the tension with which it is wound around it. With a wrapping machine, tension and overlap are constant and film use is lower than with manual wrapping.
Pre-stretch is the stretching of the film in the machine, before it reaches the pallet. The higher the pre-stretch, the more pallets one roll covers. On some machines in the catalogue pre-stretch reaches up to 300%, saving film.
When choosing film, thickness (microns), roll width, pre-stretch level and load type all matter. Machine and film are chosen together.
Equipment
Types of wrapping machines
Rotary arm
The pallet stays still and the arm winds the film; suited to unstable or heavy loads.
Mobile robot
Moves around the pallet, no turntable and no ramp; flexible in the warehouse.
Pre-stretch
Stretches the film in the machine before application, for lower consumption.
Products
Wrapping machines with pre-stretch
CST 130
Turntable stretch wrapper with photocell for automatic load height detection. Up to 1,200 kg load capacity.
Semi-automatic
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Cyklone
Semi-automatic turntable stretch wrapper with up to 300% pre-stretch and tablet control.
Semi-automatic
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ProWrap
Semi-automatic stretch wrapper with advanced control and high productivity.
Semi-automatic
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FAQ
Questions about stretch film and pre-stretch
What is pre-stretch?
It is the stretching of the film by the machine before it is applied to the pallet. With a high pre-stretch the same amount of film covers more pallets.
Which stretch film thickness should I choose?
Rolls of 17 and 23 microns are common on the market; the choice depends on load weight, the machine and the pre-stretch level. We help you choose from your pallets.
How much do I save with pre-stretch?
It depends on the machine and film; some catalogue models reach pre-stretch of up to 300%. Real savings are calculated on your consumption.
Which wrapping machine should I choose?
By pallets per hour and load type: turntable for low to medium volume, rotary arm or robot for flexibility, automatic for high pace.
Guides
Other buying guides
- Automatic Strapping Machine
- Case Sealing Machine
- Automatic Pallet Wrapper
- Stretch Wrapping Machine
- Battery Strapping Tool
- Elastic Banding Machine
- Strapping Machine
- Semi-Automatic Strapping Machine
- Palletizing Robots
- Coding and Marking Systems
- PET strapping
- Steel strapping (metal strap)
- Industrial packaging: strapping, wrapping, case sealing, coding
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