A stretch film wrapping machine, also called a stretch wrapper or wrapping machine, uses mechanical rotation and electrical automation to wrap a single item or a group of goods with stretch film.
Functions and benefits
It wraps goods quickly and raises packaging efficiency. Mechanical operation cuts manual handling and wrapping steps, so workers face less physical strain. It also reduces packaging material and labor cost while improving packaging quality. The wrapped load resists dust and moisture. Stretch film has elasticity and self-adhesion, so it clings to the goods and helps prevent leakage or damage in transit. The machine is used in export, glass and ceramics, semiconductor equipment, electrical and electronic products, apparel and textiles, auto parts, tires and plastics, medical devices, chemicals and building materials, and chemical fiber and cable.
Types
Pallet wrapping machine
The turntable rotates the pallet load to wrap it. It suits goods shipped on pallets, such as bulk container cargo and loose pallet packaging.
Pallet-free wrapping machine
This design handles small items or single pieces without pallets. A manual 90-degree turn gives six-side wrapping. It is used in export, apparel, yarn, food, and other industries.
Cantilever wrapping machine
A rotating cantilever moves around the load. It suits light, tall, unstable loads or overweight goods. It can be wall mounted or fixed on a frame, and it can connect to a conveyor line for inline operation.
Self-propelled robotic wrapping machine
A buzzer sounds at start. A safety light flashes during operation. It has an emergency stop button and a bumper. It suits large products that are hard to move and need the machine to travel around the load.
Ring wrapping machine
A device runs on a circular track to wrap ring-shaped products. It is used for steel strip, tires, bearings, and similar circular items.
Cylindrical wrapping machine
The turntable rotates the cylindrical load. Two powered support rollers on the turntable also rotate the cylinder itself. This gives full closed wrapping for cylindrical goods.
Selection advice
Check these key parts when choosing a machine.
Film carriage motor
A DC motor responds fast, applies gentle force, breaks film less often, does not heat up, runs stably, and uses less power. It costs more and takes more technical work to build. Choose a machine from a maker with real production strength.
Drive chain
A double chain gives better stability and balance than a single chain. Choose a double chain drive.
Turntable
Check turntable thickness, sprocket diameter, and support roller material. Established makers often use a 10 cm turntable, an 80-tooth sprocket, and quality nylon support rollers. Avoid machines with a thin turntable, small sprocket, or poor roller material, or maintenance cost will rise later.
Hansheng Automation machines replacement and custom parts for stretch wrapping machines, including turntables, sprockets, support rollers, and film carriage components, from customer drawings for one-off and small-batch orders.
