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 capacity, safety features, controls and drives. This Orion chart breaks down the features of all of Orion’s semi-automatic stretch wrappers, making it easy to compare them side by side. For […]
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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 “walkies”) or forklift to the stretch wrapper. Often the pallets hold stacked boxes of varying sizes, weights, and dimensions, so the conveyor must ensure safe and stable transport. In […]
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 creating their own processing plant. This new facility would allow them to closely manage […]
The Future is Here with HMI-Controlled Stretch Wrapping Solutions – Part 1
Smart technology is making stretch wrapping machinery more efficient and easier to operate. It’s not something to be fearful of. Yet, there seems to be a lingering perception within the packaging industry that stretch wrapping machinery outfitted with touchscreen HMI controls is something to be leery about. In reality, nothing could be further from the truth.