How to select wrapping equipment? These 5 key points must be read before purchasing

Today, with the continuous upgrading of factory automation packaging, wrapping machines have become standard equipment for shipping and packaging for many manufacturing, warehousing and logistics companies. However, facing a wide variety of wrapping equipment on the market, how can companies select according to their own needs to avoid "wasting money" and "selecting the wrong model"? The following 5 key dimensions will help you quickly sort out the selection ideas and choose the right wrapping machine for your production scenario.
1. Look at the shape of the goods: whether the goods are stable or not determines the direction of machine selection
The first thing to look at when selecting wrapping equipment is what goods are being packaged.
Regular pallet goods (neatly stacked, stable center of gravity): turntable wrapping machine can be selected, which is cost-effective and easy to operate;
High goods and goods with unstable center of gravity: it is recommended to choose a rocker wrapping machine (cantilever wrapping machine), which is safer if the goods do not move;
Special-shaped objects, large goods, and goods that cannot be put on the turntable: it is recommended to use a self-propelled wrapping machine, and the equipment actively moves around the goods for packaging;
Round and coiled goods: suitable for cylinder wrapping machines, fully wrapped to prevent dust and moisture.
For long bars, pipes, plates, wires and other goods: horizontal wrapping machines are suitable
Second, look at the rhythm of shipment: small batches or assembly lines?
If you belong to the low-to-medium frequency delivery scenario (such as manual forklift loading and unloading, dozens of pallets shipped per day), ordinary automatic wrapping machines can meet the needs.
But if the factory has a high frequency of shipments, requires a stable beat, and has a daily shipment volume of more than 100 pallets, you should focus on:
Online wrapping machine
Online top wrapping integrated machine
These devices can be connected to the conveyor line and AGV handling system to achieve 24-hour unmanned packaging, greatly improving efficiency and consistency.
3. Look at the plant space and layout structure
The turntable wrapping machine has low requirements for ground space, but requires the goods to rotate;
The rocker type is suitable for areas with compact space and concentrated flow of goods to a fixed direction;
If there is already a conveyor line in the factory, it is necessary to choose a wrapping machine that can be connected to the automated line body in terms of structure, such as a roller interface type and a chain plate interface type equipment.
Important tips: If there are difficulties in loading materials (such as ramps, yards) or height restrictions, be sure to measure in advance when selecting to avoid equipment height mismatch.
4. Look at the degree of automation and labor availability
If you need to reduce labor and improve rhythm stability, it is recommended to choose a fully automatic model with automatic film cutting function, automatic cargo height sensing, and automatic film cutting system;
If you pursue extreme automation, you can consider a film wrapping + strapping all-in-one machine, a film wrapping + weighing labeling system, and complete packaging, protection, and information binding in one step.
5. Look at the special needs of the industry
Food, e-commerce, and pharmaceutical industries: packaging requirements are unified, beautiful, and dustproof. Fully automatic equipment with laminating function is recommended;
Building materials, chemicals, and hardware industries: heavy goods and complex stacking types. You can choose a rocker wrapping machine with a stable structure and strong compatibility or a model with a top pressure device;