Film Wrapping — A Nice Finishing Touch

The optional CS300 gathering system adds flexibility to Buhrs' wrapping systems by gathering product for placement in the main raceway of wrappers. The six- or eight-feeder module boasts independently driven feeders for simple setup and castor wheels for easy positioning.

Wrapped product to be mailed has overtaken strapping functions for a number of reasons, according to Joel Anderson, marketing manager for ARPAC. He notes that the U.S. Postal Service offers large discounts to publishers/printers if the bundles can be sorted and wrapped, according to ZIP code plus four (postal route sequencing). This sorting method tends to create smaller bundles that are difficult to strap, and still maintain containment of the bundle without loss or damage.