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Strapping, Carton Sealing or Wrapping — Choosing End-of-Line Packing Machinery

Four machines, four jobs, and most lines need two of them. Here is which does what and how to size it for the number of cartons you actually pack.

Short answer

Holding a carton or bundle closed
Strapping machine. PP strap, heat sealed joint.
Closing carton flaps with tape
Carton sealer. Top and bottom in one pass.
Securing a pallet load
Box wrapping machine with stretch film and a top press.
Moving the load
Hydraulic pallet truck; drum carrier for drums.

At a glance

MachineWhat it doesTypical outputWhen it pays
Table top strappingStraps small cartons at a benchOperator pacedLow volume, mixed sizes
Semi automatic arch strappingOperator feeds, machine strapsUp to ~30 straps/minSteady daily volume
Fully automatic strappingStraps in line, no operatorContinuousHigh volume, single line
Semi automatic carton sealerFixed carton size, top and bottom taping~15 cartons/minOne or two carton sizes
Random carton sealerAdjusts to each carton automatically~15 cartons/minMixed carton sizes
Box wrapping machineStretch wraps a pallet on a turntable~20 pallets/hourPalletised despatch
Pallet truck / drum carrierMoves the loadAny warehouse

Step by step

1
Count the cartons per shift, not per day

Packing is a peak-rate problem. A line that packs 400 cartons in the last two hours of a shift needs a machine sized for that peak, not for the daily average.

2
Check whether carton sizes are fixed or mixed

This single answer decides between a semi automatic sealer and a random one. A semi automatic machine has to be reset by hand for each new size, which is fine for two sizes and unworkable for twenty.

3
Measure the largest and smallest carton

Length, width and height, and the weight. Machines have a working envelope, and a carton outside it will not run no matter how the machine is adjusted.

4
Decide whether the load needs strapping, wrapping, or both

Strapping holds a bundle together. Stretch wrapping holds a pallet load together and keeps dust and rain off. Heavy or unstable loads usually need both.

5
Look at the floor and the power supply

Fully automatic machines need a conveyor line and three-phase power. A table top machine needs a bench and a socket. Choosing a machine the floor cannot take is a common and expensive mistake.

6
Plan for consumables and spares from day one

PP strap, BOPP tape and stretch film are recurring costs, and the sealing element on a strapping machine is a wear part. We stock spares against the original order reference.

Quick rules

Small workshop or trader

Table top strapping machine and a semi automatic carton sealer. Low cost, no conveyor needed.

Growing manufacturer

Semi automatic arch strapping, random carton sealer, box wrapping machine with top press.

Export packing hall

Fully automatic strapping in line, random carton sealer, wrapping machine, plus pallet trucks and drum carriers.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a semi automatic and a random carton sealer?

A semi automatic sealer is set to one carton size and must be reset by hand when the size changes. A random sealer adjusts itself to each carton as it arrives.

How much PP strap does a machine use?

It depends on carton size and straps per carton, but strap is the main recurring cost. We quote consumables with the machine so the running cost is visible up front.

Do I need a top press on a wrapping machine?

If your loads are light or unstable, yes — the press holds the load down while the turntable spins, and without it light cartons shift or topple.

What power supply do these machines need?

Table top and semi automatic machines usually run on single phase. Fully automatic strapping and wrapping machines generally need three phase.

Do you supply spares and service?

Yes, from our Faridabad works, against the original order reference so the part matches the machine actually installed.

Still not sure? Talk to an engineer, not a salesman.

Send the carton sizes, the cartons per shift and the floor space. We will size the machine and quote the consumables so the running cost is visible up front.

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