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This is how a pallet wrapping machine works
A pallet wrapping machine or pallet wrapping machine wraps stretchy plastic film tightly around your pallet loads. This is usually done in several layers, from bottom to top and back again. The result is a firm, stable load that does not shift during transport. Moreover, the film protects against dirt, dust and moisture.
Pallet wrappers come in a variety of designs, from simple turntable models to sophisticated rotary arm and ring wrappers. For each project, Spider Robots examines which solution best suits your process. We take into account the wrapping speed, the available space, the products to be handled and your desired level of automation.
Spider Robots packaging machines in action
The advantages of automatic pallet wrapping
Fast
Depending on the configuration, an automatic pallet wrapping machine processes 30 to 100 pallets per hour. That means huge time savings compared to manual wrapping. So your final packaging no longer forms a bottle neck in your production process.
Uniform
Each pallet is wrapped in exactly the same way and with uniform tension. So you can be sure of a neat finish, optimum stability and less risk of transport damage. Your customers always receive their goods in perfect condition.
Safe
Thanks to automatic winding, employees no longer have to bend down or circle pallets with heavy film rolls. This reduces physical strain and lowers the risk of workplace accidents. So you get a safer and more ergonomic working environment.
Cost reduction
A wrapping machine uses less film thanks to pre-stretch technology and accurate adjustment. You also save on labour time and avoid damage or errors caused by manual operations. So you quickly earn back your investment.
Sustainable
Modern pallet wrapping machines not only consume less film. They are also designed with energy-efficient motors. You reduce the ecological footprint of your packaging process. Environmentally friendly operations go hand in hand with efficiency.
Scalable
A well-chosen wrapping machine grows with your production. With modular extensions and easy integration in existing lines, you remain flexible, even if your volumes increase. So you invest for the future, without having to start all over again each time.
Different types of pallet wrappers
Wrapping machines with a rotary table
The pallet stands on a rotating platform while the film roll moves up and down on a column. Ideal for standard applications with stable loads.
Wrapping machines with rotating arm
The arm rotates around a stationary pallet. Suitable for unstable loads where you don’t want rotation.
Ring wrappers
For high speeds in demanding lines. The film roll moves in a ring structure around the pallet. You start and stop the wrapping cycle at your desired height.
Mobile wrapping robots
A self-propelled stand-alone machine that drives around the pallet. Space-saving and ideal for warehouses with limited infrastructure.
Stretch wrapping versus shrink wrapping: what’s the difference?
In stretch wrapping, you wrap stretch film under tension around the load. In shrink wrapping, the film shrinks around the load with heat. Stretch wrapping is more energy-efficient, faster and safer. That makes it the logical choice in industrial environments.
An automatic wrapper often stretches the film up to 300%, which means you use up to 60% less than with manual wrapping. So you not only save on film, but also on storage, transport and waste disposal. This makes your entire packaging process more sustainable and cheaper.