Nowadays, the pace of industrial upgrading is faster and faster, they will use more automatic machines in the producing and packing process, especially now client not only focus on the quality of product but also pay attention to their packages. A good packing can impress client highly and can protect the product during the transportation and storage. I will introduce what is strapping machine and how to choose a suitable strapping machine for our needs.
1. The Origin of Strapping Machines
Compared with traditional steel strapping, PET strapping is safer, lighter, and has better elasticity and durability, making it a widely used strapping material in Logistics, transportation, packaging and other industries. The invention of the first strapping machine in the world dates back to the 2070s. It is designed for strapping PET plastic straps, which are commonly used to strap various items such as cartons, wood, steel, etc., and have strong durability and high efficiency.
2. Classification of Strapping Machines
Strapping machines can be divided into the following types according to the degree of automation:
- Manual Strapping Machine
Features: Tighten the strapping belt manually to the appropriate position and use the iron buckle to close it. The steps are complicated, and physical strength is required to tighten the strapping belt, otherwise the belt is easy to loosen. Suitable for small-scale or low-frequency strapping needs.
- Semi-automatic Strapping Machine
Features: The operation is simpler than the manual strapping machine. The PET strap needs to be manually put into the machine and the button or foot switch starts to tighten automatically. The machine will automatically tighten the strapping belt and close it. Generally, the strapping belt is closed by friction heat melting. The tension of the strapping machine and the time of welding the strap can be adjusted.
- Fully Automatic Strapping Machine
Features: No human intervention is required. The PET strap is automatically fed, tightened and closed. All processes are controlled by the machine. This machine is usually combined with a fully automatic production line. There are conveyor belts in front and behind, which can automatically feed items into the strapping area and automatically output them after strapping. It is also possible to combine a carton sealer and a strapping machine, making packaging more automated.
- Fully Automatic Orbital Strapping Machine
Features: This device can perform three-dimensional strapping, that is, 360-degree strapping around an object, and is often used for items that need to be strapped all around or on the entire surface. It can be used to strap horizontally or vertically objects such as extra-high and extra-wide pallets or steel, pipes, etc. that are difficult to move.
3. How to choose a strapping machine
When buying a strapping machine, you need to consider the following factors:
- Strapping Material
Choose the appropriate strapping material (such as plastic strapping, steel strapping, paper strapping, etc.), depending on the product type and packaging requirements.
Paper strapping machines are often used to package small products such as banknotes, cards, and vegetables.
PET and PP strapping machines are often used to package cartons, wooden boxes, building materials, hardware, and home appliances.
Steel strapping machines are used to strap large and heavy products.
- Strapping Speed
Choose a machine with a suitable strapping speed based on production needs. If efficient production is required, a high-speed strapping machine should be selected. Consider the frequency of use of the strapping machine. If the usage rate is relatively low, a handheld strapping machine tool is sufficient to meet the requirements. If the strapping workload is large, it is recommended to purchase a fully automatic machine to save labor costs.
- Strapping Strength
Make sure that the strapping machine can provide sufficient strapping strength to ensure that the goods will not loosen during transportation.
Some products require strapping machines with low tension, such as packaging clothing, which will use strapping machines with low tension. Double-weld strapping machines without tensioning functions are used for packing cotton.
- Ease of Operation
Choose equipment that is easy to operate and adjust, especially for operator training and maintenance needs.
Electric handheld strapping machines can be tightened and hot-melted with one button. Suitable for carrying outside, and can carry spare batteries for continuous operation. Suitable for strapping pallets, wooden boxes and other products.
Fully automatic desktop frame strapping machine: It can strap products continuously and uninterruptedly, suitable for strapping home appliances, food, and other carton packaging products.
Fully automatic vertical wrapping strapping machine: Suitable for strapping giant products in warehouses and logistics transportation.
- Machine Size and Weight
Choose the appropriate strapping machine size according to the production space to ensure that the machine does not take up too much space and can adapt to the existing equipment layout. For example, pneumatic strapping machines need to be connected to the air source before they can be used, and are not suitable for outdoor work.
- Degree of Automation
Choose manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic strapping machines according to needs. Fully automatic machines are suitable for large-scale production, but the price is higher.
- Durability and Quality
Choose durable and reliable equipment to reduce failures and maintenance costs in long-term use.
- Maintenance and after-sales service
Understand the repair services and spare parts supply provided by the supplier to ensure the long-term stable operation of the equipment.
Cost: Comprehensively consider the purchase cost, operating cost and maintenance cost of the equipment.
- Power Requirements
Ensure that the power requirements of the strapping machine are compatible with the existing power system to avoid insufficient power supply.
Safety: Check whether the strapping machine meets the relevant safety standards to ensure the safety of the operator.
4. Conclusion
The continuous advancement of technology has continuously reduced the cost of automated quotations in enterprises, making packaging more intelligent, and packaging is indispensable in all walks of life.
