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Wrapping Machine

Consistent, fast, and material-efficient pallet stabilisation is the purpose of the wrapping machine in warehouse and distribution operations.

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Last updated: 26 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pallet_wrapper

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Consistent, fast, and material-efficient pallet stabilisation is the purpose of the wrapping machine in warehouse and distribution operations. The unit feeds stretch film at a controlled pre-stretch ratio around a pallet turning on a motorised turntable, executing a programmed multi-layer wrap cycle. Compared with hand wrapping, machines cut film consumption through controlled elongation and substantially increase throughput. Semi-automatic models require an operator to attach the film lead; fully automatic systems integrate into conveyor lines and handle pallet changeovers without manual input. A key practical distinction: turntable wrappers spin the pallet, while rotary arm machines circle a stationary load—the latter preferred for heavy or unstable goods that should not rotate.

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