Packaging Equipment Application Guide
Packaging Solutions Based on Product Type, Production Environment & Operational Challenges
Different products create different packaging challenges. Product dimensions, load stability, handling methods, production flow, shipping requirements, and surface protection all play a major role in determining which packaging systems and materials best fit an operation.
This Packaging Equipment Application Guide is designed to help manufacturers, warehouses, and industrial operations better understand which packaging solutions work best for specific product types and production environments.
Rather than focusing strictly on machine specifications, these guides focus on real-world applications, operational challenges, and practical packaging solutions.
Wrapping Long Products
Common Products
- Roofing panels
- Steel studs
- Tube & pipe
- Lumber
- Aluminum extrusions
- Trim components
- Fabricated metal products
Common Packaging Challenges
- Product shifting during transportation
- Bundle instability
- Difficult manual wrapping
- Surface damage and scratching
- Inconsistent containment
Recommended Solutions:
Orbital (Horizontal) Stretch Wrappers
Orbital wrappers are specifically designed for long or oversized products that cannot easily be wrapped using traditional pallet wrappers.
Why Orbital Wrappers Work Well
- Improved bundle containment
- Better support for long product profiles
- Reduced handling damage
- Improved wrapping consistency
- Supports conveyorized production flow
Common Ameripak Solutions
Wrapping Heavy Industrial Loads
Common Products
- Dense palletized materials
- Industrial components
- Bulk products
- Heavy manufacturing loads
Common Packaging Challenges
- Load instability
- Turntable stress
- Forklift handling damage
- Inconsistent containment
Recommended Solutions
High-Profile & Rotary Arm Wrappers
Heavy industrial applications often require systems designed for forklift loading and higher load capacities.
Why These Systems Work Well
- Better suited for heavy loads
- Improved load stability
- Faster forklift loading
- More durable industrial performance
Common Ameripak Solutions
- RB 4001 High Profile
- Cousins HP 2100
- Rotary Arm Wrappers
Packaging Delicate or Painted Surfaces
Common Products
- Painted metal panels
- Aluminum extrusions
- Finished building products
- Decorative materials
Common Packaging Challenges
- Surface scratching
- Abrasion damage
- Improper film tension
- Product marking during shipment
Recommended Solutions
Controlled Containment & Protective Packaging Materials
Proper film selection, tension control, and edge protection help improve surface protection during transportation and storage.
Recommended Packaging Materials
- Pre-stretch films
- Cornerboard & edge protection
- Protective sheeting
- Controlled tension wrapping systems
Packaging Irregular Products
Common Products
- Uneven pallet loads
- Mixed product bundles
- Oversized fabricated materials
- Non-standard load profiles
Common Packaging Challenges
- Uneven containment
- Product movement
- Difficult film application
- Inconsistent load stability
Recommended Solutions
Rotary Arm & Customized Wrapping Systems
Certain irregular products require systems capable of maintaining containment without destabilizing the load during wrapping.
Why These Systems Work Well
- Load remains stationary
- Better support for unstable products
- Improved containment consistency
- Reduced product shifting
High-Throughput Packaging Operations
Common Applications
- Distribution centers
- Conveyorized production lines
- High-volume manufacturing
- Automated packaging environments
Common Packaging Challenges
- Packaging bottlenecks
- Labor shortages
- Inconsistent wrapping between operators
- Excessive forklift traffic
- Production slowdowns
Recommended Solutions
Automatic & Conveyorized Packaging Systems
High-throughput operations often benefit from systems designed to support continuous production flow and reduced operator involvement.
Why These Systems Work Well
- Increased throughput
- Reduced labor dependency
- Improved production flow
- Better packaging consistency
- Reduced manual handling
Common Ameripak Solutions
- Automatic pallet wrappers
- Conveyorized systems
- Rotary arm wrappers
- Automatic orbital systems
Packaging Applications by Industry
Roll Forming & Metal Manufacturing
Orbital wrappers and conveyorized systems designed for long products and bundled materials.
Warehousing & Distribution
Pallet wrapping systems focused on throughput, containment, and shipping consistency.
Building Products
Packaging solutions designed for oversized materials, finished surfaces, and transportation protection.
Tube, Pipe & Extrusion
Containment systems designed for long, heavy, and irregular industrial products.
General Manufacturing
Packaging automation solutions designed to improve production flow and reduce labor-intensive processes.
Choosing the Right Packaging System
There is rarely a one-size-fits-all packaging solution. Product dimensions, throughput goals, labor availability, handling methods, and shipping conditions all impact equipment selection.
Ameripak works with manufacturers, warehouses, and industrial operations nationwide to help evaluate packaging systems based on real-world production environments and operational goals.
If you are evaluating packaging equipment or exploring solutions for a specific application, we would be glad to discuss your operation.