What things you might know about pallet wrapping costs.

20 years ago machine pallet stretch wrap (23 micron) was known as monofilm. Its stretch capability was only 10 to 15%. Gradually monofilm was replaced by 2 or 3 layered films. The stretch ability was naturally increased to 100%. Today we have multi-layered films allowing a 23 micron film to stretch up to 250%. This means that one meter of film on the roll can be stretched to 3.5 meters for wrapping the loaded pallet which is cost effective.

As the extrusion technology (for making the stretch films) has developed, it’s possible to find thinner 17mcr films (with 7 layers) stretching up to 250%.

This was the situation till about 18 months ago when a new generation of extruders appeared. These extruders have allowed a 12 mcr film (with 34 layers) to be produced and to be stretched up to 300% but not all of them.

Most of these films are extremely strong in their stretched state and can equal the current day 23mcr film with their load retention capabilities. This is what holds the load on to the pallet during transportation.

Pallet wrapping machines, on the other hand have always been able to over stretch films.  So they have been designed down and geared to the development of the stretch film capability that was available on the day.

Which means in today’s market, there is an assortment of old pallet wrapping machines grouped as (1) mechanical brake, (2) older power stretch machines with stretch ratios ranging from 100 to 250%, (3) new generation stretch machines with 300 to 400% stretching capabilities along with sophisticated pallet wrapping programs to minimise wrapping costs

1. By not matching the correct film to the machines stretching ability or vice versa will carry the penalty of an unnecessary expensive cost of wrapping the pallet.

2. Blindly buying a machine, without knowing what the latest technological smart films can offer, will turn out be an expensive mistake in lost opportunities to savings on cost.

3. Changing from a 23mcr film, being stretched to 250% to the very best of the 12mcr films, stretching 300% can offer savings of up to 40% on the residential wrapping cost.

We offer a free onsite machine and stretch film audit to identify your current wrapping costs and explore with you the very best opportunities for future cost savings.

Please email in any questions regarding machine/film or just call us to discuss the cost of your current wrapping operations and we shall be happy to answer them. It’s free of charge without any obligations.

According to reports pallet machinery market is going to cross the $700 million mark by 2017.  It is estimated that by 2018 there will be a growth of 4.9% in the demand for packaging machinery. This demand will be from various industry segments like cosmetics, chemicals, food and beverage, etc. It is also being estimated that pallet wrapping machines will see the highest growth in the coming three years i.e.+5.6% after filling and labeling machines. 

So, looking at these figures and market trends, you should have no doubts about the need to purchase a pallet wrapping machine for your business. If you don’t upgrade your business as per the trend, you will lag behind and this obviously no business owner wants.

A suitable pallet wrapping machine reduces pallet wrapping cost, increases packaging efficiency and eliminates packaging waste. When buying such a machine, you must take into consideration various important factors. Wrong selection can have a serious impact on your business efficiency and profitability. 

Right Type: Focus Packaging Ltd (palletwrapperuk.co.uk) has various types of semi-automatic and fully automatic pallet machines in various models. Our experts will evaluate your production process and help you determine the best machine for your unit. A semi-automatic pallet wrapper is low-cost, simple and will suit a small unit with low volume packaging needs.  A fully automatic pallet wrapping machine is apt for a facility with high production and heavy loads. If you need a simple pallet wrapper we have one, if you need a more sophisticated machine with a range of programs for wrapping any type of pallet load, we have one 

Pallet and Machine size: Go for a pallet machine that can fit the pallet you need to wrap. This is a very crucial factor. Check the size and weight of your largest pallet. We have turntable machines that can wrap loads from 100 kgs loads up to 2500 kgs. We also have the Robot that can wrap any size or weight of load. Choose according to your need. 

Price: Buying a pallet wrapper is a long-term investment. When you pick a good machine, it will work for years and help in reducing your packaging labour costs,  your film wrapping costs and give you better and more consistantly wrap loads. So the price should not be the only consideration, features and benefits should be. You can lease purchase and pay as little as £21.00 per week for a turn table pallet wrapper

Maintenance: Our machines are easy to maintain and their spare parts are easily available. We also provide pallet packaging on-site repair and maintenance service. Enquire now and see how cheap it really is. For service contracts, we offer 10% off the cost of parts 

Browse through our range of pallet wrapping machines. We have Alpha 104- Entry Level, Alpha 204- Work Horse, Alpha 205- versatile, power stretch pallet wrappers, specialised machines, Orbital wrappers and more.

Customer experience begins with the packing of the product.

It’s important to ensure that the package is safe and cannot be tampered with. You have got to ensure your products are packed safe and at an affordable price to ensure big savings for your business. Here are nine simple ways to reduce your packaging costs whilst still being efficient.

1. Training: If you have a manual packaging system, you need to ensure that your team is well-trained. Lack of training could mean too much tape, messy-looking seals, and easy-to-tamper with packaging.
2. Maintenance: Factors like the stretch ratio and wear-and-tear of your automatic wrapping machine need to be checked on a regular basis. Necessary maintenance needs to be done to keep your system efficient and cost-effective.
3. Keeping A Check: You need to keep a check on the equipment you have for packing. An upgraded version of the automatic pallet wrapping machine from pallet wrappers will help your business grow.
4. Eliminate Those Non-essentials: Additional packaging is usually done to hide a flaw. Get to the root of the flaw, fix it, and eliminate those unnecessary extra packaging items.
5. Use High-quality Wraps: Cheap packaging material might seem like the easy answer. However, you could end up using twice, or maybe more, the amount of packaging material you need.
6. Benchmarks: Set benchmarks at regular intervals to make sure you are working efficiently all the time.
7. Reviews: Setting up regular reviews helps you stay up to date with newer and more cost-effective packaging materials and machines, which not only enhances your savings, but also the efficiency of your business.
8. Save That Waste: Packaging waste, when recycled, can add to your savings. So think twice before you throw anything away.
9. Cost-in-use: If you keep in mind the cost-in-use through all your purchases, you could reduce the price-per-unit expenses. This can help save your business time and money. 

With simple steps like these you can reduce the cost to your business and enhance its overall efficiency.