How the right pallet wrapper keeps your loads safe

Manual pallet wrapper or automatic pallet wrapper? There are options…

Keeping your loads safe and secured is essential for your operation Pallet wrap is a game-changer for achieving just that. These heavy-duty wraps let you fully secure your pallets.

However, not all pallet wrap options to secure your loads are created equal. Here are some important considerations for choosing and using the right method to ensure your palletised loads are secured.

Selecting the right wrapping method significantly impacts the effectiveness of protecting your valuable goods as they are wrapped, stored and transported. You have two main methods for wrapping pallets – manually wrapped loads or pallet wrappers.

Manual wrapping:

Wrapping by hand requires walking around the pallet and applying the wrap. This is a space-saving and economical way that works well for smaller operations that only pallet wrap occasionally.

Manual wrapping gives you control over the process and is ideal if you have a few pallets to wrap – say 30 a day.

Wrapping by hand costs a little more per wrapped pallet and tends to be less uniform, but in many cases, it is good enough.

Having the right type of pallet wrap to be used for hand wrapping is very important and sometimes overlooked.

Semi-automatic and fully-automatic pallet wrapper:

Wrapping machines use powered turntables that rotate pallets and apply pallet wrap. While they are pricier upfront, they save time and effort when wrapping many pallets regularly.

Semi-automatic wrappers ensure consistent wrapping quality and can handle large volumes efficiently, making them a timesaver for high-volume operations.

Consistency is the main benefit of wrapping machines. These machines don’t get tired and if properly maintained, can function for 10-20 years.

There are many types and models, numerous producers and variations in technology ranging from very simple models to sophisticated, fully automatic lines.