Used Foil wrapping machines

About second-hand Foil wrapping machines

Foil wrapping machines are machines used to package goods or products with plastic film, usually stretch film. They are widely used in logistics and production environments to stabilize and protect loads on pallets or carts during transportation and storage. The film wraps tightly around the pallet and products, reducing the chance of them shifting or being damaged. Pallet wrappers are a common type of stretch wrapper.

There are different types of wrappers, each designed for specific packaging needs, such as wrapping pallets, containers, or specialized goods. Here are some of the most common types of wrappers and their applications:

They can first be divided into two categories:

Semi-automatic stretch wrappers: These require some manual intervention, such as manually starting the wrapping cycle or attaching the film to the pallet.

Fully automatic stretch wrappers: These operate completely automatically, including attaching and cutting the film. They are ideal for large production systems where speed and efficiency are important.

Different types of stretch wrappers

Turntable stretch wrappers

With turntable stretch wrappers, the pallet is placed on a rotating turntable while the wrapper applies film around the load. This type is often used in situations where space is limited or for lighter loads. This type is compact and cost-effective and is frequently used in warehouses and production companies for wrapping standard pallet loads. There are two variants here: Semi-automatic and fully automatic.

Arm wrappers

Instead of a turntable, in an arm wrapper, an arm rotates around the pallet while it remains stationary on the ground. This type is suitable for heavier or unstable loads since the load itself doesn’t need to rotate. Therefore, this type is often used in industries like food and beverages or for wrapping unstable goods. This also comes in semi-automatic and fully automatic versions.

Rotating ring stretch wrappers

In a rotating ring wrapper, a ring rotates around the load, which can vary in height and weight. These machines are often faster and more flexible than turntable or arm wrappers since they do not need to rotate the load. Therefore, they are suitable for high-speed production lines and heavy or irregular loads.

Horizontal wrappers

Horizontal wrappers are designed to wrap elongated or irregularly shaped products with film, such as wooden planks, pipes, doors, and even furniture. This type is often used for construction materials, furniture, and other elongated products.

Robot wrappers

Robot wrappers are mobile wrapping machines that can flexibly move around the warehouse and wrap pallets or containers without needing the pallet to be brought to a fixed location. This wrapper moves around the load and wraps it in film. It is suitable for companies that need to wrap variable or large loads.

Top sheet wrappers

Top sheet wrappers apply a protective top sheet to the pallet before the film is wrapped. This offers extra protection against moisture and dirt. It is suitable for products that need to be protected from moisture or dirt during storage or transportation.

Shrink wrap machines

Instead of stretch film, shrink wrap machines use shrink film. After wrapping, the film is heated so that it shrinks tightly around the load. This type is often used when extra stability or protection is desired. It provides a very tight wrap for maximum stability and is suitable for heavy or irregularly shaped loads and in sectors where extra protection is needed.

Danish trolley wrappers

A Danish trolley wrapper is a specific type of stretch wrapper designed to wrap Danish trolleys or roll containers with film. Danish trolleys are mobile racks on wheels, often used in horticulture, retail, and distribution centers to efficiently transport and store plants, flowers, or other products. The wrapper for Danish trolleys works similarly to a regular stretch wrapper but is adapted to flexibly handle the roll containers. It wraps plastic film around the trolley to keep the load stable during transport. This is important for products such as flowers and plants, which are often transported on these trolleys and need protection from damage or falling over. These machines are often used in industries like horticulture, where flowers and plants are transported on a large scale, and in distribution centers where roll containers are used to move goods.