Comparing Stretch Wrappers

Comparing Rotary Arm, Turntable, and Ring Stretch Wrappers

Rotary Arm Stretch Wrapper

HOW IT WORKS: The load remains stationary while a rotary arm equipped with a film carriage rotates around it, wrapping the load with stretch film. The arm's rotation allows for wrap stability without moving the load.

BEST FOR: Unstable loads that are tall, heavy, or consist of delicate products that could shift if rotated on a turntable. It's also suitable for higher-speed applications.

ADVANTAGES: Ideal for stable wrapping without load movement; good for medium-to-high-speed production lines.

CONSIDERATIONS: Rotary arm wrappers are generally more expensive than turntable wrappers and may take up more floor space due to the swinging arm mechanism.

COST: $70K - $80K for a standard base rotary arm stretch wrapper

KForce rotary arm stretch wrapper with integral pneumatic load lift option added to increase stability and coverage.

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Turntable Stretch Wrapper

HOW IT WORKS: The load sits on a rotating turntable, which spins the pallet or product as the film carriage moves up and down to apply stretch film around the load.

BEST FOR: Shorter, stable loads in low-to-moderate production throughput.

ADVANTAGES: Cost-effective and straightforward to operate, ideal for low-speed applications in environments requiring a smaller footprint.

CONSIDERATIONS: The turntable rotation may cause load shifting or instability, especially for tall, heavy, or unbalanced pallets.

COST: $60K - $65K for a standard base turntable stretch wrapper

KForce turntable stretch wrapping system with hold down for stability.

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Horizontal Ring Stretch Wrapper

HOW IT WORKS: Instead of rotating the load or using a rotary arm, a ring structure rotates horizontally around the load, applying film in a smooth, continuous 360-degree motion. The film carriage rotates around the ring as the load is conveyed through the ring laying down horizontally, wrapping the entire load quickly and uniformly.

BEST FOR: High-speed, high-volume applications where throughput and stability are critical, especially irregular loads that can't be wrapped standing up vertically, such as pipes, siding, rolls of carpet, rods, and panels.

ADVANTAGES: Extremely fast wrapping speed, high film efficiency, and excellent load stability due to minimal load movement. The ring allows wrapping to be done in one smooth motion, making it highly suitable for automation. Ideal for loads that cannot be wrapped vertically.

CONSIDERATIONS: Higher cost and complexity, typically requiring more sophisticated installation and maintenance. These systems are ideal for facilities with high production volumes and diverse load requirements.

COST: Determined per project based on the application and unique requirements for effectively wrapping these types of loads. This type of wrapper is highly customized and tends to be more expensive.