LP-SWA A-ARM PALLET WRAPPER | AUTOMATIC FILM ATTACHMENT AND CUTTING | 4,500-LB CAPACITY | ALL-ELECTRIC OPERATION
The LP-SWA A-Arm pallet wrapper is a fully automatic low-profile system that allows forklift operators to complete the wrapping cycle without repeatedly leaving the lift. Ameripak, a Cousins Packaging Master Distributor, offers the machine with experienced application support, configuration assistance, and ongoing technical guidance.
Cousins’ patented A-Arm automatically holds, attaches, and cuts the stretch film. As a result, the operator can load the pallet, initiate the cycle with a wireless remote, and remove the finished load without manually attaching or cutting film.
Because the system starts and ends the wrapping process near the top of the load, it can stabilize palletized products early in the cycle. In addition, the ending film tail remains near the top instead of the bottom of the pallet. The LP-SWA can process up to 35 loads per hour, although actual production depends on load size, wrap settings, and material-handling time.
Facilities comparing automation levels can review Ameripak’s guide to semi-automatic and automatic stretch wrappers.
However, loads must remain stable and safely positioned throughout turntable rotation. Therefore, Ameripak should evaluate the pallet dimensions, weight distribution, product stability, and wrapping requirements before finalizing the machine configuration.
For example, facilities can add a 60-inch-long × 48-inch-wide ramp for manual pallet-jack loading. Additionally, porch extensions can provide the level entry space required by some powered pallet jacks.
The powered pre-stretch system extends the film before applying it to the pallet. Consequently, operators can cover more of the load with each roll while maintaining controlled containment force.
Cousins’ exclusive A-Arm starts and ends each wrapping cycle at the top of the pallet load. First, the mechanism holds and attaches the film so the turntable can begin wrapping. The early film placement also helps stabilize the upper portion of the load.
Unlike systems that use a powered film clamp on the turntable, the A-Arm manages the film away from the rotating platform. As a result, debris or pallet-placement errors cannot damage a turntable-mounted clamp.
The all-electric design also eliminates pneumatic air connections and compressors. Therefore, facilities can reduce noise and avoid maintaining a separate compressed-air supply for standard machine operation.
During the first turntable revolution, the system scans the pallet load. Consequently, the A-Arm can identify uneven or partially stacked upper layers and adjust its operating height to clear potential obstructions.
Load placement on the turntable does not need to be as exact as it would with some clamp-based automatic systems. However, operators must still position every pallet safely within the machine’s published load limits.
For example, operators can store one program for stable cartons, another for lightweight products, and a third for pallets requiring additional reinforcement. Moreover, separate top and bottom wrap counts allow operators to concentrate film where the load needs greater containment.
Because the machine uses 115-volt single-phase power, many facilities can install it without specialized high-voltage infrastructure. However, facilities should still review the electrical supply and installation location before delivery.
Therefore, the LP-SWA combines automatic film handling with the durability and safeguards required for industrial pallet-wrapping applications.
First, the operator places the pallet onto the low-profile turntable with a forklift or pallet jack. Next, the operator selects the desired wrap program and starts the cycle with the wireless remote.
During the first revolution, the machine scans the load and positions the A-Arm to avoid uneven upper layers. The A-Arm then attaches the film near the top while the turntable begins rotating.
Meanwhile, the film carriage follows the selected wrap pattern and applies the programmed top, bottom, and reinforcement wraps. The powered pre-stretch system controls film force throughout the cycle.
Finally, the A-Arm cuts and holds the film near the top of the load. As a result, the operator can remove the wrapped pallet without leaving the forklift to cut or secure the film manually.
A low-profile automatic wrapper supports operations that use pallet jacks, forklifts, or a combination of both. Because the turntable sits close to the floor, facilities can add a ramp for pallet-jack loading while retaining forklift access.
As a result, the LP-SWA provides material-handling flexibility without sacrificing automatic film attachment and cutting. The surround deck also protects the turntable while supporting three-sided loading.
Facilities comparing the two platform styles can review Ameripak’s guide to low-profile and high-profile pallet wrappers.
A semi-automatic wrapper still requires an operator to attach and cut the stretch film. In contrast, the LP-SWA completes those tasks automatically.
Therefore, the A-Arm system makes sense for operations seeking to reduce repeated forklift dismounts and manual film handling. Automatic operation can also help maintain a more consistent workflow across operators and shifts.
However, facilities that do not require automatic film attachment and cutting may consider the Cousins Switch LP-SW semi-automatic pallet wrapper.
Ameripak is a Cousins Packaging Master Distributor, giving customers access to the Cousins equipment line with experienced application guidance and ongoing support. Instead of simply selecting a machine from a catalog, customers receive help matching the wrapper and available options to their products, pallet dimensions, loading methods, production volume, and automation goals.
As a result, customers can purchase with greater confidence that Ameripak has properly configured the equipment for their application. Moreover, Ameripak serves as a knowledgeable point of contact before, during, and after the purchase.
Advantages of purchasing Cousins equipment through Ameripak include:
Furthermore, Ameripak can support the complete wrapping application rather than supplying only the machine. Therefore, customers have one experienced resource for equipment, stretch film, parts, service, and future system improvements.
Available options may include:
Because applications differ, buyers should select options according to pallet dimensions, loading method, operating temperature, film requirements, weighing needs, and production goals. Therefore, an application review can help prevent unnecessary features or an incomplete machine configuration.
The LP-SWA A-Arm pallet wrapper is well suited for:
For example, automatic load scanning supports pallets with uneven or partially stacked upper layers. Similarly, adjustable film force helps protect lightweight products because excessive tension could damage them.
The LP-SWA combines automatic film handling, wireless forklift operation, powered pre-stretch technology, and heavy-duty construction. Moreover, its all-electric design eliminates the need for standard pneumatic connections or a turntable-mounted film clamp.
In addition, available options allow the machine to address specialized loading, environmental, weighing, film-handling, and containment requirements. Overall, the Cousins LP-SWA provides a flexible automatic wrapping platform for operations focused on productivity, labor efficiency, and consistent load containment.
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