If you’ve ever hand-wrapped pallets, you’ll know that it is a time-consuming and tedious process, which is why using a pallet wrapper to stretch-wrap your goods is a much more effective alternative. Here are the top ten reasons to make the switch.
1) It’s more professional
Hand-wrapping can look scruffy, and you get a much smoother finish by using stretch-wrap. A neatly wrapped pallet looks better on your customer’s shop floor, which reflects well on you.
2) It’s safer for staff
Hand-wrapping often results in back injuries and muscle strain which put your employees out of action, or, in the worst case scenario, it can lead to litigation. Using a stretch-wrap machine minimises the risk of injury.
3) Standards are consistent
When you hand-wrap, no two loads ever look the same. Stretch-wrapping gives a consistent finish.
4) The load is more secure
Hand-wrapping is a dull task and some people will cut corners. Doing a half-hearted job can lead to goods being damaged and customer complaints, but stretch-wrapping can reduce the risk of employees doing a job which is only ‘good enough’.
5) It’s more cost-effective
You use less film with a stretch-wrap machine, so costs are reduced. People have a tendency to go overboard when hand-wrapping, which, however well-intentioned, is also wasteful.
6) It reduces damage
While some go overboard, others do the opposite. Operators might hand-wrap with just enough film to pass muster, leading to goods being damaged in transit. A stretch-wrap machine means fewer corners cut.
7) Less training required
Hand-wrapping is quite a skilled job if you’re going to get it right. Stretch-wrap machines need minimum training.
8) It reduces the number of rolls lost
Hand-wrap rolls are easily damaged if employees leave them lying around, losing up to 20% of your film. A stretch-wrap machine minimises the risk of damage to the film.
9) Better quality-control
So many factors affect the appearance of hand-wrapped goods – multiple employees; fatigue; day of the week. Stretch-wrap is consistent, so the quality remains the same.
10) Customer satisfaction
Better looking pallets mean happier customers. It’s that simple.
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