Wrapping a pallet is the last step in securing your product for shipping, and proper technique at the stretch wrapper is crucial to making sure you don’t trip right at the finish line. That technique starts with understanding the load you’re wrapping. The industry breaks pallets down into three load categories: A, B, and C. Each one has different nuances that can impact … [Read More...] about The ABC’s of Stabilizing Loads
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Features Comparison of Semi-Automatic Stretch Wrappers
There are many factors to consider when looking at semi-automatic stretch wrappers. Features to consider can include the the level of automation, to the load … [Read More...] about Features Comparison of Semi-Automatic Stretch Wrappers
Maximizing Conveyor Speed and Efficiency to Increase Productivity
A critical point of a pallet wrapping system is the conveyor. It transports large, heavy, or unwieldy loads safely from a hand-powered pallet jack (also called … [Read More...] about Maximizing Conveyor Speed and Efficiency to Increase Productivity
Cold Environments Require a Customized Cold Packaging System
In 2016, the Costco Corporation realized it needed more than a basic system to manage its new poultry processing plant. They had previously outsourced chicken products to another company, but when those costs rose, Costco determined they would be better off … [Read More...] about Cold Environments Require a Customized Cold Packaging System
Cold Dry Weather + Static Electricity
Reduce the shock generated by stretch film A sizeable amount of static electricity is generated by stretch film, especially during winter months. And, while static electricity is not necessarily a major safety issue, the zap can be intense. Yet stopping … [Read More...] about Cold Dry Weather + Static Electricity
Cheers to a Great Week in Chicago!
Orion and Texwrap made a great showing as two of the ProMach Robotics and End-of-Line brands at PACK EXPO International last month. More than 44,000 attendees came out to see the 2,200+ exhibitors spread out over the 1.2 million net square feet at … [Read More...] about Cheers to a Great Week in Chicago!