A Plant Manager's Guide To Stretch Wrap Equipment And Savings

By Allison Myers, Senior Marketing Product Manager, Lantech

When searching for the perfect stretch wrapper, you’re likely faced with an overwhelming amount of machine choices. For a lot of people, it’s important to buy a high-quality machine. High quality means the machine is safe, easy-to-use, and requires minimal maintenance. But, people shouldn't forget about getting the most value out of an end-of-line packaging machine and the features that make it efficient. 

We’ve narrowed down the features of a stretch wrapper that will make the biggest economical difference in your loading dock, whether you’re wrapping 50 loads or 500 loads per day. Many features can save money over the long run and even, in many cases, pay for the entire machine in less than a couple of years. Here are some ideas to help you visualize which features actually add efficiency:

1. Simple automation saves an average customer at least $50,000 in labor over the first five years of ownership. A cut and clamp unit cuts the film at the end of the wrap cycle and attaches the film to the load at the start of the cycle. This means that your operator remains on the forklift and uses a remote control to start the machine. He can now perform another task while the load wraps — e.g., fetch another load, print shipping labels, and complete bill-of-ladings.

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