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26 MACHINERY UPDATE JULY/AUGUST 2018 www.machineryupdate.co.uk Installation News Automated pallet wrapper is cost saving purchase for DIY Antalis Packaging has helped one of the UK’s leading DIY retailers eliminate over half of its packaging waste and cut costs by 60% after recommending the distributor install an automated pallet wrapping machine. Realising that its packaging process was proving increasingly ineffective and costly, the company in question, which supplies home and garden improvement products across the UK, was looking for a new method to simplify how goods are contained on a pallet. The original process involved the use of heat shrink to contain loads on to pallets, whereby a shrink hood was placed over a pallet and a flame gun was used to shrink the film. About 1,200 pallets were being wrapped on a daily basis, but with a very slow average speed of just 4-5 minutes per pallet. A speedier solution was becoming a critical requirement for the company. hazards and risks Early investigations also uncovered a number of fire hazards and health and safety risks, with the pallet shrink gun, in particular, forcing employees to repeatedly bend down and also be at risk of burning themselves. In addition, with only one size of shrink hood available, wastage was high – making it clear that to maintain a safe and economical service, a complete overhaul of the packaging procedure was needed by the company. The DIY distributor called on the help of the Antalis Packaging team which resulted in the installation of four Lantech S300XT semiautomatic pallet wrappers. Packaging waste has been reduced by 75% which has resulted in cost savings for the DIY customer of 60% At the heart of this approach was speed and efficiency, as production speeds of up to 30-40 pallets per hour was offered by the equipment. “The demonstration stage was imperative, it’s something we recommend with all customers looking to introduce a new packaging solution on a larger scale,” says Martin Styler, machinery sales director for Antalis Packaging. “It’s important to see the machine in action but to also engage with the people who will be handling it, to really grasp any challenges that may arise.” Alongside the practical demonstrations, the team also carried out a film audit and film trials to ensure the best stretch film was selected for the pallet wrapper. great improvements Since introducing the new system, the company has witnessed significant improvements in its plant. In operation, pallets are now taken to the wrap zone where a top sheet is added to the pallet and the wrapping process is instigated remotely. As a result, pallets are now being wrapped at a speed The demonstration stage was an important part of the machine installation in the DIY facility that is 70% quicker than the previous process. Also, packaging waste has been reduced by 75%, resulting in cost savings for the customer of over 60%. In addition, the simplification has removed the fire hazards and the health and safety issues for the operators. “We are delighted to have been able to deliver a solution that provides not only phenomenal cost savings and process improvements, but it also provides a safer working environment for employees,” says Styler. “The Lantech S300XT has streamlined the packaging procedures and enhanced proficiency, helping the company to continue to deliver their products and ultimately improve their profitability.” T 0370 241 1466 W www.antalispackaging.co.uk
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