Packaging efficiency is not high and consumables are difficult to control? Why do companies prefer to choose a complete set of wrapping and packaging equipment?

In the context of the manufacturing and logistics industries increasingly emphasizing standardization, efficiency and controllability, more and more companies are beginning to shift from "point procurement" to "system integration". Especially in the packaging process, it is no longer simply relying on a single device to solve the film wrapping and packaging operations in a certain link, but through a complete set of "wrapping and packaging equipment" to connect the complete process from product offline to final packaging, so as to achieve the rhythm synchronization and efficiency maximization of the packaging process. For companies with high shipping frequency, multiple product types and meticulous packaging requirements, wrapping and packaging equipment is not only a tool to realize automation instead of manual labor, but also a key carrier for controlling costs, reducing errors and unifying standards.

The so-called wrapping and packaging equipment usually refers to the integration of multiple modular equipment such as wrapping machines, balers, conveyor lines, laminating devices, and strapping to form a unified controlled and continuously operated packaging system. The equipment can be flexibly configured according to the size, weight, and shape of the company's goods, and supports automatic wrapping and packaging operations for pallets, boxes, and irregular products. The entire operation process starts with the automatic induction of the wrapping program after the product goes online, and then the packaging system performs lateral or top sealing, combined with auxiliary actions such as automatic tape breaking and tail pressing, and finally completes the tightening and protection of the entire piece of goods. There is no need for manual intervention in this process, and each product is standardized and packaged according to the set parameters, effectively solving the problems of loose packaging, different layers, and excessive consumption caused by manual wrapping and taping.

Take a building materials company with an annual shipment volume of more than 600,000 pallets as an example. In the early days, the company still mainly used manual filming and manual taping in the packaging process. At least 12 packaging personnel had to be arranged in three shifts every day, which was not only inefficient, but also difficult to unify the wrapping standards. Problems such as film cracking and strapping falling off during transportation of goods often occur, and customer complaints and returns are frequent. Since the introduction of an automatic wrapping and packaging equipment system, the packaging position has been reduced to 4 people responsible for equipment care and consumables supply, and the degree of manual participation has been greatly reduced; at the same time, the equipment automatically matches the packaging parameters according to the height of the goods and the shape of the pallet to ensure that each pallet strictly implements the preset number of film wrapping circles and strapping positions, and the packaging effect is neat and uniform. After three months of statistics, the company's single-piece packaging film consumption has dropped by 18%, the strapping volume control is more precise, and customer delivery satisfaction has been significantly improved.

In terms of equipment functions, the current mainstream wrapping and packaging equipment generally supports multi-stage packaging settings, which can realize a variety of packaging strategy combinations such as top film coating for moisture-proofing, multi-circle wrapping in the middle, and cross strapping fixation, and can store multiple sets of program modes to meet the diverse needs of different industries. The film rack mostly adopts a dynamic pre-stretching structure with an adjustable pre-stretching ratio, which effectively improves the adhesion of the film and reduces waste; the strapping system is usually a sword-through or horizontal strapping system, which is sealed by hot melt bonding, with high connection strength and beautiful sealing, suitable for a variety of PET and PP straps. The overall system control is based on the PLC and human-machine interface collaborative control platform. The operation is intuitive and the parameters are easy to adjust. It also has functions such as abnormal alarm, fault self-diagnosis, and operation record, which is convenient for on-site management and later maintenance.

In addition to the functional and efficiency advantages, another core value of winding and packaging equipment lies in the ability to integrate space and processes. Traditional packaging operations often require the establishment of film wrapping stations and packaging stations at different locations, and the goods need to be transported and transferred many times, which is not only time-consuming but also has safety hazards. The integrated equipment wraps the film, straps, and conveys on a conveyor line, and the goods complete all packaging actions on one line, which not only improves the consistency of the beat, but also optimizes the workshop layout and logistics path. It is especially suitable for companies that want to build lean factories and unmanned packaging scenarios.

From the market trend, the application of winding and packaging equipment is gradually expanding from large manufacturing companies to small and medium-sized enterprises. On the one hand, the equipment technology is mature and the price is transparently reduced year by year. On the other hand, more and more companies realize that the packaging link is not a simple ending, but a key node related to delivery stability, customer satisfaction, and brand image. Under the realistic pressure of tight production capacity, difficulty in hiring, and high costs, a stable automated packaging system can often bring considerable returns in the short term. It not only reduces costs, but also provides a dual guarantee for shipping efficiency and quality stability.