The Complete Guide to Automatic Turntable Stretch Wrappers

Understanding These Machines for Your Operation

Topics we will cover:

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- How an automatic turntable stretch wrapper operates

- Why production facilities choose this machine

- Terminology for the machine

- Where they are placed in the production line

- What to know when you are buying or selling

How an automatic stretch wrapper operates:

Automatic turntable stretch wrappers are a type of stretch wrapper that uses a turntable to spin a product as the stretch film is applied. The film carriage moves up and down the mast to cover the full height of the product. Once on the turntable, which is also a conveyor, the pallet is rotated, pulling the film around itself keeping the product secure. Finally, the outfeed conveyor pushes the wrapped pallet onto the next stage of production.

One of the best perks of this machine is that conveyorized automatic turntable stretch wrappers eliminate the need for a forklift operator.

Why do facilities choose this machine?

Facilities are often utilizing these machines as a reliable way for their production to secure a palletized load and affix the load to the pallet. The automatic turntable stretch wrapper can help increase the speed, consistency, and efficiency of a production line.

Terminology:

- Containment force: the total force applied to load at a given point. The amount of Containment Force can mean the difference between a load that is safe to ship and a disaster waiting to happen

- Locked to Pallet: Film wraps part of the pallet as well as product so the load is secured to the pallet

- Film tail: start piece applied to start pallet/load; also end piece created when cutting the film at the end of the wrapping cycle

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Where do Automatic Turntable Stretch Wrappers go in a production line:

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In a production facility, the automatic turntable stretch wrapper is found at the end of the production line. Because the product has already been packaged, it is typically the last step. Additionally, labelers or smaller pieces of equipment may follow the automatic turntable stretch wrapper. Additional warehouse equipment may also follow, like a forklift.

How it works:

Because the automatic turntable stretch wrapper is so versatile, it&#;s important to know the inner workings of the machine. The product is loaded, usually from a conveyor, and placed on the turntable. Using a photo-eye, the turntable will then begin to spin and dispense the stretch film. Depending on the programmed height of the packed product, the film will raise and lower with the film carriage along the mast until the equipment is fully wrapped, securing the load. The photo-eye will then trigger the machine to stop and the film will be cut. It is then pushed to the exit conveyor where a fork truck will come along and pull the pallet off the line and onto its next destination.

These are for stable loads known as &#;A&#; loads. Because the machine is spinning on a turntable, there is the centrifugal force being placed on the load and can cause it to spin out and fall. If you don&#;t have a stable load, then we recommend an overhead wrap bar, which you can find here. These machines also offer a soft-start to help bring the load stable and wrap them safely. Ensuring no product is damaged.

We recommend these machines for those who know their product can be stacked as well as ensuring you know your pack pattern. These machines work best in an interlocking pattern and are not recommended for column-stack pack patterns.

When to move from a semi-automatic to an automatic:

Anything more than 40 loads per hour would require using an automatic stretch wrapper for production.. Anything less than that, a semi-automatic would work. Most semi-automatic stretch wrappers are 10 loads/minute because they will require someone to get on and off of a forklift. An automatic stretch wrapper will remove that piece and allow you to move at a faster pace.

Why is the layout important:

The layout of these machines is extremely important to consider when you are thinking about purchasing an automatic turntable stretch wrapper.

Because these machines have a larger footprint, they are often bolted into the floor of a production facility, which means moving them and configuring them can be difficult and once they are in place, are not often moved. If they are, the reconfiguration is often time-consuming and difficult.

If the machine is not properly oriented, it can slow down production or even halt it if the machine is not oriented correctly. If the degree of the machine is off, it can mean that the machine is not going to fit into the production line the way you need it to. If there is a mistake, the automatic turntable stretch wrapper can be reconfigured, but it is time-consuming and costly.

The &#;hand&#; of the unit is also important, meaning is it &#;left-handed&#; or &#;right-handed&#; and this is determined by its orientation. Reversing a machine is possible but requires a lot of programming and configuring.

It&#;s also important to note where the additional options are located as that will impact the orientation of the machine. For example, the wipe arm is also important to know which way it is oriented because that will determine if you are able to change the orientation.

We recommend that when purchasing these machines you add an engineering project with us to ensure that the wiring, orientation, and programming will meet your needs. If not, then we encourage you to get with a technician from the OEM to ensure your machine will reach your desired capabilities.

Preferred Manufacturers:

It's the manufacturers that we recommend:

- Lantech

- Orion

- Wulftec

Industries that use this piece of equipment

Automatic turntable stretch wrappers can be used in pretty much any industry that is high producing. These are some of the industries we assist but this list is not comprehensive: Beverage Dairy Pet food Fruits and vegetables Chemical and industrial Snack foods Bakery Paper/printing Meat, seafood, poultry

Additional Features to Consider

When you are looking for additional features here are a few to consider:

- Wipe arm

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- Photo-eye

- Hot-wire film cutter

- Film sealer

Upstream and Downstream Equipment

If an automatic turntable stretch wrapper is not the only piece of equipment you are adding to your production line we recommend adding these to your upstream and downstream: Case erectors Palletizers Labeler Warehouse equipment

All of these pieces are dependent on your floorplan and where you are at in your companies automation. Your product also may not need these pieces of equipment, so before starting a project, talk to your dedicated sales representative to help recommend the right equipment for you. We also offer a full suite of shop and integration services to help tie all of these pieces together.

Shipping an Automatic Turntable Stretch Wrapper

When you are looking to ship equipment or have equipment shipped to you, you&#;ll want to make sure you secure the counterbalance.

Depending on your mast height, you&#;ll want to consider how you will ship the equipment. One of the most important pieces to consider when shipping is the mast, and how you are going to lay down the mast and secure it as well. Because these machines are so large, we recommend utilizing our logistics team to transport your equipment safely and securely. To contact them directly, click here:

Questions to ask yourself before purchasing:

Being knowledgeable is crucial when making a large purchase, so we wanted to provide you with additional questions to consider and ask before purchasing:

- What is the maximum wrap height?

- What is the diameter of the turntable?

- What is the width of the stretch film?

- What is the pre-stretch percentage of the film?

- Do you need/have a photo-eye?

- What is the cycle count?

- Is the fill clamp assembly electric or pneumatic?

- What are the minimum and maximum load dimensions and weight?

- Is the control panel manual or touch screen?

- What type of conveyor will you need? Roller, belt, or chain?

- What are the dimensions of the conveyor you will need?

- How many loads per hour?

- Do you need any additional options? Such as adjustable turntable, extended base, extended mast, cold temperature packaging, etc.

Conclusion:

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Are you thinking about making the switch from hand wrapping to machine wrapping your loads? That&#;s a choice you won&#;t ever regret&#;machine wrapping has countless benefits over hand wrapping. It lowers labor, material, operating, and maintenance costs, reduces workplace injuries, and decreases product damage.

Fortunately, the process of purchasing, setting up, using, and maintaining stretch wrapping machines isn&#;t as complicated as it might seem. This five-step guide to buying a semi-auto stretch wrapper is here to help you conquer the first step in automating the stretch wrapping process&#;picking out the best machines.

Determine What You Need

The first step in choosing the right stretch wrapping technology is to determine your warehouse&#;s needs. Machines are smart, but there are some things they&#;re just not able to do. They&#;re built one way, and they do things that way. If they aren&#;t compatible with your favorite kind of stretch wrap, for example, you&#;re out of luck&#;they can&#;t magically reprogram themselves to work with it.

You want to choose a machine that&#;s compatible with your preferred kind of stretch wrap and applies the right amount of containment force. Knowing what kind of products you wrap and what it takes to protect them against damage will help you choose the right kind of machine for your warehouse.

Ask Questions

Need help identifying your warehouse&#;s needs in terms of stretch wrapping? Here are some questions you should ask before beginning your search for the ideal machine:

• What are you wrapping?
• How do you currently wrap your products?
• How many loads do you wrap per day (on average)?
• What size pallet do you use?
• What&#;s the usual height and weight of your pallets?
• How much do your lightest pallets weigh? What about the heaviest ones?
• How do you plan to load your pallets onto the stretch wrapper?
• Are you experiencing frequent product damage? If so, what&#;s causing it?
• Is it necessary to weigh your loads?
• Do your pallets have overhanging products, partial layers, or any other out-of-the-ordinary qualities that require special consideration?

Find The Right Manufacturer

You&#;re probably not an expert when it comes to stretch wrappers, and that&#;s fine. Even if you are a fount of knowledge when it comes to stretch wrapping technology, you&#;re unlikely to know the ins and outs of particular machines as well as the manufacturer or supplier does. That&#;s also fine. As long as you purchase from the right manufacturer or supplier, you&#;ll have all the resources you need at your fingertips.

But how do you go about choosing the right manufacturer or supplier? Here are some tips for finding credible companies to purchase from.

They Have Safe and Efficient Machines

You might not get the chance to examine and test the machines before you purchase them, but there are many other ways to gauge the safety and efficiency of a manufacturer or supplier&#;s machines.

Does the company have an incredible reputation or a terrible one? You can gauge how customers feel about them by skimming through customer reviews. If customers are consistently raving about the quality of their machines, that&#;s a good sign. If customers talk nonstop about downtime, damage, and general inefficiency, steer clear.

You can also get a good idea about the quality of the machines by skimming through their user manuals. These are usually available online or upon request. The manual contains a trove of valuable information, including information pertaining to important features, such as safety measures that the machine employs.

They Are Easy to Install and Operate

Your new stretch wrapper should be simple to install and operate. For best results, contact your dealer or manufacturer to schedule your installation with a certified technician. This ensures that you machine is operating properly for best performance. Your semi-automatic stretch wrapper will come with detailed instructions on how to operate.

They Provide Ample Support

Let&#;s say you purchase a brand-new machine, and a couple of weeks in, you encounter a problem. This hiccup isn&#;t necessarily a sign that the manufacturer or supplier is bad. Sometimes, even the most advanced technology can fail abruptly.

However, what is a sign of the company&#;s competency is how they respond to problems of this sort. Do they provide extended warranties on their machines? Can they ship out replacement parts in a timely manner? Do they provide live tech service? If a company doesn&#;t seem like it will provide you with the support you need when things go awry, it&#;s in your best interest to purchase your machines from someone else.

Choosing Your Stretch Wrapper

You know that you want semi-automatic stretch wrappers&#;otherwise, you wouldn&#;t be reading the guide to buying a semi-auto stretch wrapper. But did you know that there&#;s more than one type of semi-auto stretch wrapper? Here are some of the most common and popular types of semi-automatic stretch wrappers and the applications they work best for.

Portable

Do you wish that your stretch wrapper would come to your loads instead of having to haul load after load across the warehouse? Portable stretch wrappers make that possible and open up valuable floor space. These wrappers are easy to move around and can handle loads of almost any width, length, and weight.

Turntable

As the name suggests, turntable stretch wrappers feature a table that rotates as a film delivery system dispenses and wraps the film around the load. These wrappers are the most popular type of semi-auto stretch wrappers&#;and for a good reason. They&#;re extremely versatile and easy to configure to suit a wide range of applications. You can quickly determine the turntable stretch wrapper you need based on weight, height, and other key factors of your pallet loads.

Rotary Arm

Do you have loads that are extremely lightweight or extremely heavy? A rotary arm stretch wrapper can handle the loads that other kinds of wrappers can&#;t.

Horizontal

Horizontal stretch wrappers are ideal for wrapping products that are too tall or wide for other wrappers, such as lumber, doors, windows, carpets, textiles, and piping.

Know Your Budget

It&#;s important to choose a stretch wrapping machine that works for you and your business. But many businesses need to consider budget alongside quality. Some kinds of stretch wrappers are more expensive than others. As one of the most common and popular types, turntable stretch wrappers tend to be on the more cost-effective side. More specialized kinds of wrappers, such as rotary arm or portable wrappers, can be double or triple the price of more common types.

But don&#;t let money influence your decision too much. These machines are one part of your warehouse that you should definitely splurge on. If you purchase a run-down and less-efficient machine just to save money, you&#;ll have to deal with slow, inaccurate wrapping and more frequent downtime. A new and highly efficient machine will cost you more upfront, but due to the increased productivity, accuracy, and safety it provides, you&#;ll make back the money you spent in no time flat.

Whether you need stretch wrapping machines, packers, palletizers, or laser-guided vehicles for your warehouse, Robopac USA has it all. Our high-tech machines come with innovative R-Connect and CUBE Technology and are designed to be durable and productive. Shop our full line of semi-automatic stretch wrappers and other secondary packaging equipment today!

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