What sets one overwrapper apart from another? Most of our blogs talk about things we cannot control like film or things for you to think about like sustainability, so I thought it would be a good idea to tell you those things we can control and what makes our overwrappers unique.

FA-ST overwrapper

We have been building servo driven overwrappers for over ten years now – longer than anyone else. That translates to greater experience with using servos to control overwrappers. In fact, we are on our third generation of software controlling those servos and we support two different platforms for our customers’ choice. Of course, the history of Package overwrappers goes back to the 1930’s. Some overwrappers from that decade are still running today.

Usually we talk or write about how servos reduce the number of moving parts and that makes for more economical after-market service since there are fewer parts to replace or get out of alignment.

That overlooks an important aspect of servo control however. Servo control permits- in fact requires- adjustment on the fly, so that the machine does not get out of alignment. This is most obvious when it comes to printed film, since the machine is making sure it hits the registration mark with every cut of the film.  The constant feedback loop that servos offer mean that this is going on  while the machine is in operation. This eliminates the manual adjustment that mechanical machines require.

Servo controls permit recipe storage so that the machine can reset cut length and film positioning over the product depending on which recipe you choose. Using sensors, the machine will speed up or slow down to match the speed of product coming into the machine.

Package Machinery’s servo overwrappers are a world apart from other overwrappers for other reasons too. Ours can offer both quick change and speed- up to 150 packages per minute. They can wrap trays, boxes or bundles – all on the same machine.

Add to this

• background editing that lets operators create, modify or copy wrap recipes while in production
• digital heat read outs and feedback loop, so the temperature for sealing is constantly self-correcting
• rugged machine construction for long term use
• Category 3 safety interlocks and guarding that meets international safety standards
• broad range of wrapping material options including bio-sourced films and waxed paper

When it comes to flexibility, economical operation and respect for your operating costs, there is no better choice than the FA-ST servo overwrapper. Check out this video. Then call us at +1.413.732.4000 or email sales@packagemachinery.com for more information.

Why not worry about some other piece of equipment instead of your overwrapper?