Are Stretch Wrapping Machines Worth the Investment?

One of the most important questions to ask yourself when researching orbital or pallet wrapping machines is if it’s worth investing in such a machine. As a supplier of these incredible machines and the stretch wrap that runs through them, it would be easy to categorically state: Yes! But it’s a little more complicated than that and it’s best to thoroughly consider all the facts to make the best decision possible. So, who are these machines for and why do companies invest in them? Here are 10 facts about stretch wrapping machines to consider.

1. Protect Your Products
   • What: Stretch wrappers (all types) provide the best load containment possible, minimizing the risk of product damage during transit.
   • Why: Machine applied stretch wrap creates a protective layer that secures products tightly.
   • FACT: Minimized product damage means fewer returns, lower replacement costs and consistently high customer satisfaction.
2. Increased Efficiency & Speed
   • What: Orbital and pallet wrappers operate at dramatically faster speeds compared to manual wrapping by an employee.
   • Why: Automation substantially reduces labor time, enabling businesses to wrap hundreds of pallets per day with minimal operator input.
   • FACT: Wrapping more pallets per hour means your business can ship products faster, meeting tight deadlines and increasing throughput.
3. Cost Savings on Packaging Materials
   • What: By using precise tension and overlapping, stretch wrapping machines reduce the amount of film required per load.
   • Why: Automated systems are calibrated on a per product and per load basis which allows them to use stretch wrap more efficiently, reducing the amount of material required as well as waste.
   • FACT: Inflation has caused all materials to increase in price. Packaging expenses are reduced with automation and precision, improving your business’s bottom line.
4. Customizable Wrapping for Various Products and Loads
   • What: All our stretch wrappers possess the ability to create presets and adjust settings on a per product or per load basis.
   • Why: Oddly shaped products and irregular loads still receive consistent tension, ensuring an even and secure wrap every time.
   • FACT: By tailoring the machine to your specific products and loads, we maximize load security and minimize the material needed to confidently secure each load.
5. Improved Workplace & Worker Safety
   • What: Human error is minimized when the wrapping and loading process is offloaded onto a machine.
   • Why: With machines handling the wrapping and securing of products and loads, the chance of a workplace injury such as a strain or accident from manually lifting an object plummets.
   • FACT: Safer workers are happier workers + injury-related costs are instantly lowered or eliminated entirely.
6. Consistent Wrap Quality & Minimal Film Waste
   • What: Stretch wrapping machines ensure consistent wrap quality and film tension on every load.
   • Why: Our sensor-equipped machines automatically adjust tension as your product is being wrapped to prevent under-wraps and over-wraps, optimizing film use and ensuring superior uniform wrapping quality.
   • FACT: Consistent quality of product packaging leads to more reliable operations, better secures products, reduces waste and downtime and also makes for a better looking, well-wrapped product increasing its shelf appeal for customers.
7. Space Optimization (Orbital Wrappers in Particular)
   • What: Rolls, pipes, coils and other oddly shaped objects are able to wrapped efficiently which eliminates the need for crates and boxes in many applications.
   • Why: The stretch wrap conforms to the shape of the product which allows for more compact storage and reducing the need for excessive packing materials.
   • FACT: More efficient space usage lowers overall warehousing costs, improves shipping logistics and lowers per-product packaging costs.
8. Energy-Efficiency
   • What: Modern stretch wrapping machines are designed to be energy-efficient, using minimal power and maximizing productivity.
   • Why: Our stretch wrappers feature low energy consumption, helping your business reduce its overall environmental footprint as well as utility costs.
   • FACT: Energy-efficient machines are a smart investment, reducing operating costs while simultaneously maximizing productivity.
9. Improved Inventory Control
   • What: By streamlining the packaging process, it’s easier to organize and track palletized products.
   • Why: Consistent, secure wraps ensure the integrity of your products are maintained throughout the supply chain, improving inventory management and reducing the risk of theft or loss.
   • FACT: Better inventory control translates to reduced shrinkage, more accurate deliveries and better customer satisfaction.
10. Return on Investment (ROI)
    • What: Stretch wrapping machines deliver an immediate, tangible return on investment through time savings, reduced labor costs and lower material costs.
    • Why: Businesses see a return on investment in as few as 6-12 months, depending on usage and volume.
    • FACT: A quick, meaningful ROI makes stretch wrapping machines a smart, long-term investment for growing and establishes businesses with high shipping volumes.

Conclusion

The best way to answer the “is it worth it?” question when it comes to stretch wrapping machines is to ask yourself this: does your company ship a lot of products? If the answer is yes, a reliable stretch wrapping machine is very smart investment. These machines instantly increase overall throughput and productivity, better protect products, improve inventory control, reduce material costs and improve worker safety and mental health. If any of these things are of value to your business, contact us today to build your custom stretch wrapper and revolutionize your shipping process!