There are lots of new wrapping materials out there today. Between normal new product introductions and deletions, we are also seeing films from new sources, such as cellulose, and corn. Reductions in gauge as a way of reducing both weight and cost is also a factor in changing wrapping materials.
We see many customers switching between [...]
Keep reading Changing Wrapping Materials: 3 Problems Solved
It is not too soon for us to be thinking about what wrapping machinery we will take to Pack Expo 2010 at the end of October in Chicago…..
We will be showcasing how you can save film and energy by using overwrap rather than shrink wrap or flow wrap. We have demonstrated up to 50% reduction [...]
Keep reading Package Machinery’s new machines to be at Pack Expo
There is a great recent article Maximizing Your Equipment Life by Determining Failure Modes by Terry Harris, in which he discusses how machinery failures can be prevented and preventive care enhanced.
He says, “I have been in a few textile and oilseeds plants where the fan guard on the motor is covered with product. This increases [...]
Keep reading Why Wrapping Machinery wears out
Not all products can be overwrapped. Package Machinery knows its wrapping limits and gives honest answers.
Keep reading When you should go somewhere else for wrapping
What to tell a wrapping machinery maker when thinking about what you want in a new wrapping machine.
Keep reading 7 Questions to answer when buying wrapping machinery….
We decided 2010 was the year to have resolutions for Package Machinery and its wrapping machines as well as our personal ones.
We are resolved to
Create new machines. Our first will be a semi-automatic machine for wrapping individual rolls of tape. Yes, we are moving to wrapping round things!!
Shorten the lead time for machine delivery. This [...]
Keep reading 2010 Package Machinery wrapping resolutions
The purchase price to buy a wrapping machine should be weighed against the cost to operate the wrapper. A cheap old machine that runs fast may not give you the throughput you require because of learning curve, set up time, maintenance expense.
Initial purchase price can be misleading in that it does not include start up [...]
Keep reading 6 Reasons to buy semi-automatic wrapper rather than used fully automatic one
Overwrap offers film savings, lower shipping costs and more structural integrity than flow wrap (finseal wrap).
Keep reading Film savings from Overwrap vs. Flow wrap – not the only advantage
Over the life of a product, you typically spend much more on the film but agonize over the purchase price of the machine to do the wrap. Lets try to understand how they work together.
Keep reading Understand Choices in Film to Wrap
To get the best performance from your wrapper, invest time as well as money in it. Here is what to do.
Keep reading What we expect from a wrapping machinery buyer
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