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At Sontex we often receive questions regarding pallet wrapping machines and their advantages, with people frequently wondering what benefits pallet wrappers actually offer over manual wrapping and why pallet wrapping machines have grown to become so popular around the world. With this is mind today we are here to highlight just some of the amazing benefits that come along side investing in pallet wrapping machines, with the ultimate intention of allowing as many businesses as possible in the UK to make business machinery buying decisions that bring positive results.

5 Benefits of Pallet Wrapping Machinery

To determine the benefits of pallet wrapping using machinery as opposed to by hand, we have spoken with a number of companies that have recently invested in pallet wrapping machinery to learn the positive effects that it has had on their businesses. The five most common benefits of pallet wrapping machinery are as follows:

Wraps pallets faster – Pallet wrapping machines allow for pallets to be securely wrapped up to 70% faster than when wrapped by hand.

Saves money and reduces waste – Using pallet-wrapping machines to wrap pallets can actually allow businesses to save money as it means that less shrink-wrap film is wasted, and also that less labour is required.

Improves load containment – Pallet wrapping machines wrap pallets far more securely than it is possible to do so by hand.

Improves health and safety – Health and safety implications caused by employees bending down and occasionally burning themselves when pallet wrapping manually are removed when pallet wrapping machinery is bought.

Sontex – Here to Help

Here at Sontex we really do know everything that there is to know about pallet wrapping machinery, and are on hand to answer any questions that anyone may have. Whether you are simply looking to learn more about pallet wrapping or you would like advice and guidance as to what the most suitable pallet-wrapping machine is for your business, get in touch today!

Alternatively, you can view our palter wrappers here: https://dev.sontex.co.uk/pallet-wrappers/

Christmas is definitely one of the busiest times of year for shops and online retailers, and because of this it is now important for business owners to ensure that their packaging lines are fully optimised before the big rush! Many companies see record-breaking sales in the run-up to Christmas, with many people buying gifts for their friends and families, and companies must ensure that they are prepared for this so that they do not have to disappoint their customers and face the chance of lost sales due to insufficient amounts of packaged products.

If you are a business owner responsible for the packaging of products, this article is definitely for you. Today we are going to provide top tips for everyone looking to ensure that their packaging lines are fully optimised, with the ultimate intention of allowing as many businesses as possible to provide outstanding and efficient packaging over the Christmas period and going forward.

Considerations

Process – You must re-examine how your products are packaged ensuring that it is still the most efficient option for your company on a regular basis, and now is a great place to start. You need to consider whether there are any parts of your packaging process that are slowing the packaging of your products down, always looking out for ways to speed up your processes. For example if you are currently shrink wrapping your products by hand, you might want to consider investing in a shrink-wrap machine.

Space – You should keep your packaging space clean and tidy at all times and you should carry out an ultimate clean/tidy before the festive period starts. The festive period can put companies under a lot of pressure and ensuring that your packaging space is as tidy as possible will help you avoid many unnecessary stresses and problems such as losing items and tripping over.

Materials – You need to ensure that you always have all of the materials and products that you are going to need to package your products, stocking up on all of the things that you are going to need throughout the Christmas period before it arrives. You should consider buying your materials in bulk if you do not have a trusted delivery company to deliver your materials little and often.

Reduced Costs – It is not only important for you to improve your packaging process in order to impress your customers and clients this Christmas but also so that you save money. Optimising your packaging process will enable your company to reduce waste and to ensure items are packaged in correct way, without any unnecessary additions.

These are only some of the things that you need to consider when looking to optimise your packaging line too! If you have any questions or require further advice and guidance, do not hesitate to contact our team today who are always happy to help!

What is Shrink Wrapping?

Shrink wrapping is a popular form of packaging which is used within a wide range of industries for multiple reasons. In short shrink wrapping encompasses products being tightly wrapping in shrink film in order to provide protection.

Shrink film is typically made up of polymer plastic. This film is then wrapped around a product/products and heat is applied urging the shrink film to wrap tightly and securely around its contents.

Heat can be applied in a range of different ways and methods chosen generally depend on what it being wrapped and the size of products being wrapped. Two of the most popular heat applications include handheld heat guns and shrink tunnels. However there are many more available, all of which can be found on our website.

What are the benefits of Shrink Wrapping?

Shrink wrapping is used within a wide range of industries. It is not only easy to use but also offers many other benefits including but not limited to the following:

• Superior durability – Shrink wrap/film is made from incredibly sturdy and durable plastic making it very difficult to tear and puncture, allowing for it to stay intact even through the harshest transportation conditions. Unlike many other packaging materials shrink film is not altered by the sun or extreme cold and once in place stays tightly wrapped around its contents without become loose or sagging. People often use shrink wrapping to fasten multiple products together, for example crates of drinks.
• Ultimate protection – Shrink wrap is tightly secured around its contents leaving no gaps. This means once in place products that are wrapped are protected from dust, dirt and moisture, stopping anything from the outside coming in. Because of this even food products can be packaged in this way. Shrink wrapping really is ideal for almost every product thinkable.
• Cost effectiveness –Shrink wrapping is incredibly affordable in comparison to other packaging methods, especially for those who package multiple products daily. Not only is the machinery and film available at highly competitive rates but it is also possible to hire machinery. Another reason why shrink wrapping is very cost effective is because it allows companies to reduce labour costs as it is a much quicker way of packaging than manual packaging.
• Aesthetics and branding – Colours, words, pictures and logos can all be added to shrink film, allowing for brands to advertise at the same time as packaging their products. Shrink wrapping doesn’t only have to be wrapping products in plastic but can also be wrapping products in a brand, with many companies using shrink wrapping as a marketing tool each and every day across the world.

Don’t forget, these are only some of the most fabulous shrink wrapping benefits too!

Could Shrink Wrapping be the perfect packaging solutions for your company/brand?

If after this you think that you are missing a trick by not using shrink wrapping packaging to package your products do not worry, it is never too late to get started. To speak with a member of our expert and professional team who will be able to discuss the best options for your individual business simply pick up the phone and give us a call today.

All of our contact details can be seen here.

Many people do not realise how popular shrink wrap packaging is. Shrink wrap packaging comes in a vast range of styles and is used on a daily basis around the world to package millions of different products, however some people upon seeing shrink wrapped products do not even realise that they are shrink wrapped! With this in mind today we are going to be explaining some of the most popular types of shrink wrapping, alongside popular products in which are wrapped using each method.

Here goes…

Shrink Banding – Commonly made of PVC shrink banding is often used to wrap bottles, providing them with a much needed safety seal to ensure that products cannot be tampered with before they reach consumers. Items that are typically shrink wrapped in this way include but are not limited to liquid medicines, bottled drinks, shampoos and conditions, salad dressings and condiments, laundry detergents, alcohol and cosmetics.

Shrink Bags – Shrink bags, before use, have three closed sides and are only open at the top. Products can then be inserted into these bags and the top can be sealed using a sealer to fasten them securely. These bags are typically made from PVC or polyolefin shrink film and used to package items such as CDs, DVDs, books, soap, toys, printed stationary, jewellery, biscuits and snacks.

Shrink Sleeves – Shrink sleeves are pre-cut printed tubes of shrink film that a slid over bottles and jars, mainly for advertising purposes and to provide information to consumers. This process is started by shrink film being cut down to size which is then printed ready to wrap around products. Most commonly this packing is seen on drink such as milk and Coca-Cola, with other items wrapped in this way including medicine bottles, cleaning supplies, double pack products and sweet jars.

Shrink Bundling Film – Shrink bundling film is usually made from a single would polyethylene shrink film which comes off the roll flat. This type of shrink packaging is used to bundle multiple items together. Many items can be bundled together using shrink wrap, but some of the most common items include bottled goods and canned goods. Sometimes items wrapped in this way are often only wrapped during transportation to make items less likely to get lost or damaged.

These are only a few of the popular shrink wrapping methods too – Other shrink packaging styles include shrink tubing, pallet wrapping and case taping.

Determining the Most Suitable Shrink Wrap Options

As it is clear to see shrink wrapping can come in handy when packaging the majority of products, therefore if you are a company offering products to consumers, no matter what the products may be, shrink wrapping could assist you in providing these products with extra protection and an extra marketing/branding avenue.

If you are interested in shrink wrapping and are still unsure as to what the most relevant shrink wrapping type is for your business, you can call our team who will be more than happy to advise you further – 01274 872299.

EFK 250 sealing blades available from stock in either OEM aluminium, or more durable double PTFE coated high quality brass.

Introducing the new high speed CS Matic 100 Side Sealer

Their excellent quality to price ratio make it a viable alternative to an Automatic L-sealer, able to
wrap at much higher speeds and can accept products of unlimited length using the specially developed
trim seal unit, replacing the often troublesome wheel type side seal systems.
Can be supplied with single or “twin” chamber shrink tunnel depending on throughput requirement.

A video showing the machine in operation can be viewed at CS Matic side sealer

Main Advantages :

• Longitudinal trim seal intermittent sealing system
• Transversal sealing bar with PTFE-coated sealing blade with a life span of 1,000,000 seal cycles!
• Power and control section consisting of:
• Inverters for each motor
• IN/OUT control modules with 16 digital inputs/outputs
• analogue inputs control modules
• This system is able to check all operations, simply and precisely, such as:
• electronic checking of the film tension
• automatic checking of transversal bar height
• dual sealing temperature adjustment, both for the longitudinal and the transversal sealer
• sealing time adjustment
• Iindividual packs or collations of products
• Process statistics available from the PLC such as pack counter
• Automatic detection of faulty packs
• Kissing conveyor belt system included
• Motorized center seal system
• 99 storable programs
• Infeed conveyor released from the square to facilitate the film insertion
• Systems for the leading guide and the decrease of the film tension placed before the
• transverse seal bar and the longitudinal sealing wheel
• Film that can be used: Polyolefin and Polyethylene up to 30 Micron
  (Polyethylene from 15 to 80 Micron with optional transverse seal bar for Polyethylene)
• Low power consumption Compliance with CE regulations

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