| To hold a load in place, the ideal solution is to | | | | that the high profile turntables are loaded by. The |
| wrap the load. By wrapping the load prior to | | | | low profile turntables usually work in a |
| shipment, you guarantee that the load is more | | | | semi-automatic to manual function. |
| stable during shipment. This reduces the risk of | | | | Rotary Arm |
| product damage during shipment. To accomplish | | | | The rotary arm tower model sits above and |
| this you will need to use equipment designed to | | | | around the load and wraps the load up in a circular |
| wrap the load up nice and tight. There are several | | | | motion. Since the load sits on the ground and not |
| types of pallet wrappers that you can use. Each | | | | on the machine, there is no weight capacity |
| brand make and model will differ as each is | | | | required. This can be loaded by either a forklift or |
| designed with their own features. | | | | a pallet jack. This model will accommodate a pallet |
| Three Types Of Wrappers | | | | size of 53" W x 53"L. These come in automatic |
| These come in manual, semi-automatic and | | | | and semi-automatic functions. While this model |
| automatic. The different models are the high | | | | takes up more space than a low profile turntable, |
| profile turntable models, low profile turntable | | | | it is still a good choice for those with limited |
| models, Rotary arm tower models. They all have | | | | workspace due to the fact that it also does not |
| their own benefits and dependent upon the type | | | | require a forklift to load the pallets for wrapping. |
| of equipment you use to move your pallets, you | | | | Budget Considerations |
| will decide on the model that you will need. | | | | When working on a tight budget, look into |
| The high profile turntable models are designed to | | | | purchasing used and refurbished pallet wrappers. |
| be accessible by forklift. They handle wrapping | | | | Make sure that the dealer that you are looking at |
| loads from around 4,000 pounds to 6,000 pounds, | | | | purchasing from has a reputable history. It is not |
| dependent on the brand and make. The high | | | | uncommon to find reputable dealers who offer up |
| profile manual turntable model has to have a | | | | some major money saving deals. Now if you wish |
| person to manually move the wrap up and down | | | | to go completely new you can expect to spend |
| the load. These come in automatic, | | | | around $750 to $1000 on a low profile turntable |
| semi-automatic and manual functions. | | | | model. High profile manual models can run you as |
| | | | high as $3000 and semi-automatics running around |
| Low Profile For Smaller Space | | | | $4,000. Prices go higher based on the brand as |
| The low profile turntable models are accessible by | | | | well as the type of model it is. The benefit though |
| pallet jack and have a weight capacity of 4,000 | | | | with spending more for used models is that you |
| pounds. This is the ideal choice in pallet wrappers | | | | have the warranty to fall back on should anything |
| for warehouse and loading dock production areas | | | | happen with your equipment. Some dealers will |
| with limited space. Since it is accessible by pallet | | | | offer very limited warranties with their used and |
| jack, you do not need the space for a forklift | | | | refurbished equipment. |