When selecting a packaging system for your end of line, it is important to take into account the objectives sought with this system: protection, grip, stability, safety, hygiene… In terms of pallet handling, one of the solutions preferred by many industries is always the wrapping system, either in its automatic or semi-automatic versions. Today, we are outlining the advantages and technical highlights of the automatic wrapping system, as a single packaging solution or used as a holding complement in a Stretch Hood packaging line, a combination commonly used in the ceramics sector.
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As its name describes, this system wraps the load with a Stretch film that provides support on all four visible sides. It is therefore a system that is highly valued for its stability, as the film stretches and adapts to the load. Usually, the wrapping system includes the option of applying cord to provide extra support similar to that offered by horizontal and vertical strapping systems.
Being one of the most widespread systems, it is also one with the most models and options on the market. From semi-automatic wrapping machines, with rotating or mobile plate, to fully automatic wrapping machines, usually with platform, rotating ring or rotating arm, among other options. Depending on the type of product and production needs, technical managers usually choose a semi-automatic or fully automated system for large productions.
The automatic wrapping system allows to pack an average of 100 pallets/hour, so it is a system widely used at the end of the line in many industrial sectors, offering the total automation of its packaging.
As experts in end-of-line solutions, we analyzed the key features of the automatic wrapping machine:
The wrapping system provides support and stability by two factors: on one hand it wraps and compacts the load by stretching and adapting the film to the product, and on the other it holds the load thanks to the application of the elastic cord. In the case of the ring wrapper, the accuracy of the film and cord is higher since it includes a height position control for the application of the film and cord layers.
For light or unstable loads, the automatic wrapping machine can include a top press to hold the pallet while wrapping, thus ensuring efficiency.
The automatic wrapping machines provides customized packaging finishes according to the needs of fastening and protection. In the case of the ring wrapping machine, it provides different types of upward or downward wrapping or both to ensure the best hold and finish. The wrapping cycle is also carried out at any height defined, according to the needs. Optionally it also includes the option of applying a plastic cover to protect the top of the load for storage outdoors or in adverse conditions.
Stretch wrapping is a very versatile system that can be adapted to different pallet heights and load shapes. The film reel is easily replaceable and can be adapted to different sizes according to production requirements. This makes it the system that adapts to more industries and products, and even recommended for picking or logistics pallets, as it allows a more suitable grip than other systems such as automatic strapping.
The wrapping system can be used to provide extra hold on a Stretch Hood packaging line. This is a solution that meets the needs of total product protection, for which the Stretch Hood system is recommended, with the wrap-around fastening provided by the wrapping machine.
For the ceramics sector this is a common combination, using strapping and wrapping to hold and Stretch Hood to protect the pallet. With special loads, or composed of small boxes, the wrapping system provides a hold that adapts to the load without applying excessive pressure. The wrapping machine’s cord acts as the strapping, joining the load to the pallet and offering greater stability. This type of line includes the horizontal strapping system before the wrapping machine, with or without edge protectors. The horizontal strapping helps to compact the ceramic load, turning it into a block before it reaches the wrapping machine. The final objective of this type of line is that the ceramic load reaches the customer as safely and flawlessly as possible, thanks to this specialized packaging combination.
Finally, the most advanced wrapping systems, like the case of the ring wrapper Etherna from Innova, have a very precise control of the film used, thus contributing to reduce costs and film waste, in a more sustainable line of work. Thanks to its electronic system with a Torque control, the wrapper uses the exact amount of stretch film needed according to the load and dimensions of the pallet. The stretch wrappers developed by Innova use low energy consumption and have a low maintenance cost, as well as reducing CO2 emissions compared to pallet wrapping systems such as Shrink Hood wrapping.
The automatic pallet wrapping machine is a machine designed for the automatic packing of palletized loads. The purpose of these machines is to protect and stabilize the goods on the pallets that will be shipped or storaged. The protection and the stabilization of the palletized loads is provided by the stretch film, which secures the goods on the pallets. In the next chapter, we will examine the macro-types of wrappers: automatic and semi-automatic (or manual).
To further clarify the difference between the 2 types of pallet stretch wrappers, let’s start by comparing: automatic pallet wrapping machines and manual pallet stretch wrappers. The first point we want to consider is that purchasing an automatic pallet wrapper will bring benefits to you and it will drastically increase the productivity of your organization.
Lower labor costs, combined with less film waste and better safety are the main reasons for you to consider an automatic pallet wrapper instead of manual or semi-automatic ones. Many companies that own a manual pallet wrapper don’t know that there have been advancements in their safety systems that can make them more reliable, which is the first reason why they should upgrade their machinery and purchase an automatic pallet wrapper.
Some manual pallet wrappers have exposed wires or motors that could injure someone. Most modern pallet stretch wrappers, on the other hand, are very safe. Another advantage of having an automatic pallet wrapper is the pre-stretching function, which is missing in the classic manual pallet wrapper.
It allows you to pre-stretch the wrapping film, which allows you to use less film; if you manually wrap 100 pallets with a roll of film, with an automatic pallet wrapper it will be possible to wrap 200 to 300 pallets. This saving of money can allow financial resources to be allocated to other company projects. Pieri’s product that implements the pre-stretching function is PEM-DUO, an electronic pre-stretch carriage with 2 motors controlled by inverter with variable pre-stretching.
The pre-stretching percentage can be varied from the electric panel (minimum 120% – maximum 500%), and is obtained by acting separately on the speeds of the motors mounted on the carriage. This feature makes it possible to exploit the characteristics of the film used to the maximum, allowing a considerable reduction in film consumption. Furthermore, the possibility of setting different pre-stretching percentage values for each program and for each phase of the wrapping cycle maximizes performance in terms of pallet load stability.
In addition to this, every company can use the automatic winder to reduce its labour costs: a manual pallet wrapper in fact requires numerous operators to be fully operational. By purchasing an automatic pallet stretch wrapper, you have the opportunity to save on labor costs since automation will take place independently, allowing operators to be assigned to activities that require more critical thinking.
An automatic pallet wrapping machine helps you pack packages, boxes and containers that need to be stored and then transported to their destination. The packaging of your products automatically wrapped by stretch film will have the following features:
In addition you will be able to:
The manual pallet wrapper, on the other hand, will bring tedious, repetitive and time-consuming work to your operator.
We have decided to leave this type of pallet wrapper for last as it is a hybrid of the first two, which, being more iconic, deserved a greater comparison and in-depth analysis. Semi-automatic pallet stretch wrappers automatically wrap the load. The “manual” phase, on the other hand, is when the operator has to position the pallet in the wrapping area, hook the first strip of film and start the wrapping process. At the end of the wrapping process, the operator must cut the film and remove the wrapped pallet. It is recommended to purchase a semi-automatic wrapper only if you do not produce more than 20 pallets per hour. The wrapping process is automatic, but the loading and unloading part is not only time-consuming but also dangerous for the operator.
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This chapter has been written together with our technicians and salesmen, as it consists of a guide for the purchase of the right winder for you, structured through the 12 most frequent questions we are asked in the pre-sale phases. Browse through the following questions, identify the ones most in line with your “stomach ache” and consult the answers below.
Automation of the end of the line is an important choice that can be unrelated to the presence or absence of a palletizer in your company. Pieri is able to propose stand-alone pallet handling and wrapping solutions, independent and not connected to any line. They are easy to use (e.g. with fully automatic cycle) and versatile (by means of transpallet or forklift loading). Click here to discover our offers.
In 40 years of experience in the packaging sector, we have learned to put our customers’ needs at the center of our activities, so much so that today we always develop our machines starting from their needs. This is what happened with Easy Round, the most compact and versatile machine in our range. Quick to install, easy to use and ready to work in confined spaces. Find out more about Easy Round by clicking here.
Pieri has solved this need with a solution designed and developed expressly for you: a complete line with ground handling (80mm from the floor). Thanks to it, your operator will comfortably load and unload with the transpallet without any additional device, in total safety and with the performance of an automatic line. Do you want to find out which solution it is? Contact us to find out.
Customizing means studying and solving your peculiarities, in terms of performance and more. Pieri will build the most suitable solution for you. Our experience at your service, this is the added value of Pieri. Are you looking for a customized solution? Click here to be contacted by one of our technicians.
Pieri has always been committed to finding innovative and effective solutions to ensure the safety and protection of your operators. Sensors, photocells, photoelectric barriers, safety interlocks or laser scanners; for Pieri every means and technology are at the service of your safety.
If you haven’t read it, know that protecting and stabilizing your product is our goal and our wrapping machines are the solution to this need. However, your investment does not end with the purchase of a line: in 15 years, 90% of the TCO (total cost of ownership) is represented by the consumption of pre-stretch film! You can significantly reduce these costs by choosing the Pieri PEM Duo electronic pre-stretching trolley. By means of it, you reduce the quantity of film while maintaining the efficiency of the wrapping cycle, you protect your product and save on film consumption. Discover more about Pieri PEM Duo, by clicking here.
The problem of the film tail is as old as the wrapping machines, that’s why Pieri has solved and closed the issue for years with the threading gripper ecoMATRIX. It is the effective answer to the film tail as it allows the closure of the winding cycle without the use of sealing devices. To learn more about the ecoMATRIX clamp unit, click here.
Pieri’s lines guarantee stability and protection to your product, including top cover functionality. In fact, the Top Cover device also places the film on the upper part of the product, allowing the dustproof or watertight cycle. We take care of your pallets and protect them from external agents. The answer to your delicate product is the Pieri Top Cover with anti-dust and/or waterproof cycle.
Maintenance is a fundamental part of the life of a winding line. In order to guarantee answers and solutions to your requests for assistance and maintenance, Pieri offers its customers a help-desk with trained and expert technical staff. Our technicians respond in 4 languages and can be reached by , or Skype. Contact Pieri’s technical staff with confidence for any doubt or for an upgrade of your line, through this link.
More and more often our customers need to monitor machine and line performance. Efficiency is not a value written on a piece of paper but the result of the daily work of the machines installed in your company, data and numbers to be checked and managed periodically. The Pieri wrapping machine allows you to remotely monitor the status of the machine, its performance, working hours and pallets wrapped. Pieri sends periodical reports on the operation and performance of the machine. Numbers speak for us, entrusted to those who make efficiency their primary objective.
The Pieri wrapping machine allows to create programs with recipes dedicated to the different types of pallets that the customer can use. Each program can be selected from the operator panel and can be customized according to the customer’s needs:
Pieri has always worked on the continuous research of innovative solutions to satisfy the customer’s needs in the wrapping and handling part. Our target is to offer “turnkey” solutions that optimize the flow of pallets inside the plant. We study customized end-of-line solutions adapted to the customer’s requirements, through the use of shuttles to transport empty pallets or palletized loads, automatic stackers able to optimize the space in the warehouses, handling able to automate the end-of-line process. Click here to contact one of our technicians and find out more about our automation solutions.
Rotating ring pallet wrappers differ from the other types in that the pallet remains immobile on the wrapping area, while the stretch film is rolled up on the pallet itself through a ring that surrounds it and wraps it up to its full height. With these machines it is also possible to carry out wrapping operations that differ from the traditional ones:
Below is a video that shows you how our ring wrappers work.
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With the rotating arm stretch wrappers the wrapping system remains the same as the previous one; the only differentiating factor is that instead of the ring there is an arm that effectively wraps the pallet. Here too we propose a video that summarizes the functioning of Pieri’s rotating arm stretch wrappers.
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With turntable pallet wrappers, the pallet is placed directly on the turntable. Then the film is wrapped around the pallet by the pre-stretching carriage that runs along a column, while the platform rotates the pallet. Here is the illustrative video that shows you in more detail the features and operation of our turntable pallet wrapper:
The Pieri company was founded in by a promising project of Sauro Pieri, and growing steadily every year, it came to celebrate its 40th year just last year. Born as a local business near Cesena, Pieri has grown so much that it has exported its products abroad. In fact, it’s no coincidence that important newspapers also have them, which we’ll look at below.
The main topic of the magazine is the electronic pre-stretching exploited through the Pieri PEM-DUO product. PEM-DUO, as previously mentioned, is a motorized variable pre-stretching trolley. The pre-stretching percentage can be varied in relation to the electrical panel (minimum 120% – maximum 450%), and is obtained by modifying the speed of the motors installed on the trolley. This makes it possible to customize the winding for each type of load, leading to an evident saving in stretch film. Moreover, since this machinery can customize the wrapping for any type of product, it substantially increases the stability of the pallet and therefore decreases the risk of damaged products. The importance of this product has gained national resonance, leading many companies to adopt it in their storage processes. The consequence of this was the ad hoc article on the “Sole 24 Ore”. Here the article.
We have been collaborating with Siemens, a multinational company operating in the automation, electrification and digitalization sectors, for a few years now. Siemens periodically publishes a magazine on digital transformation in various sectors, and this year decided to dedicate an article on Pieri. After an introduction on the history and mission of the business, the article proceeds describing Pieri products, focusing in particular on AVR 400 FLEXA, an automatic ring winder that integrates with the Siemens platform thanks to the PROFINET network. To learn more about the article, click below: https://www.pieri.it/en/pieri-excellence-in-end-of-line-solution-also-according-to-siemens
Pieri is much more than a company for the design and production of highly customized lines for wrapping and handling loads on pallets; it is a company that aims to accompany its customers in the process of warehouse modernization: it educates through customized solutions and training, in order to make the storage phase of companies more effective. Do you want to gather more information about Pieri? Click here and fill in the form: you will be contacted by one of our technicians.
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