A pallet wrapping system's real-world performance and running cost come down to matching mechanism, film specification, and control programming to your actual load profile — not defaulting to a standard configuration regardless of what you're actually wrapping.
Equipment Types
Three configurations are offered:
- Turntable — pallet rotates while film carriage moves vertically
- Rotary arm — stationary pallet, rotating arm applies film; ideal for heavy/unstable loads
- Stretch hood — tubular film pulled over entire pallet from above
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Film material | LLDPE stretch film, 17–30 micron |
| Pre-stretch capability | Up to 300% (electric carriage) |
| Standard pallet size | 1,200 × 1,000mm (customizable) |
| Maximum pallet weight | Up to 2,000 kg |
| Maximum pallet height | Up to 2,500mm |
| Throughput | 30–100 pallets/hour, varies by type |
| Controls | PLC with HMI interface; programmable recipes |
Why Pre-Stretch Matters More Than Film Thickness Alone
Pre-stretch capability — up to 300% on electric-carriage models — is one of the most significant cost levers in a stretch wrapping system, because it directly determines how much film is actually consumed per pallet for a given containment force. A system with strong pre-stretch capability applies less raw film to achieve the same load stability than one without, which compounds into meaningful film cost savings across dispatch volume. This matters more to total operating cost than film thickness selection alone.
Film Thickness Selection
The 17–30 micron range covers most standard applications, with thickness selected against load weight, sharpness of product edges (which can puncture thinner film), and how long the load needs to remain wrapped and stable before use. Heavier or sharper-edged loads generally need film toward the thicker end of the range.
Wrap Programming Features
PLC control with programmable recipes allows customised top wraps, bottom wraps, and layer counts for different pallet configurations, with auto-trigger from the palletizer's PLC signal integrating the wrap cycle directly into automated end-of-line flow. Multiple recipes stored in the system mean switching between product or pallet types doesn't require manual reprogramming on the fly.
What Determines Real Throughput
The 30–100 pallets/hour range depends heavily on which configuration is selected — turntable and stretch hood systems generally achieve faster cycle times than rotary arm systems for comparable loads, though rotary arm remains the right choice when load stability during wrapping outweighs the cycle-time difference.
What to Send With Your Enquiry
A complete pallet wrapping spec starts with: typical pallet weight and dimensions, product edge sharpness or puncture risk, required throughput (pallets/hour), whether loads are consistently stable or sometimes irregular/heavy, and any weather or dust protection requirements for transit or storage. Review the full Pallet Wrapping System specification range before finalising your dispatch line configuration.
Ready to talk about your pallet wrapping?
ENZAC sizes and supplies pallet wrapping systems in Malaysia based on your specific load profile and required throughput. Send us your load specifications and throughput requirement and we'll come back with a tailored specification.