[PT] HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST STRAPPING MACHINE

First of all, the strapping machine is a machine that serves to ensure the closure of a package or to compact a set of products, between themselves or distributed by pallets, by adding the strap. It is therefore an essential element in any warehouse. Thus, even in small e-commerce it is an asset since it improves the preparation of orders, especially when there are seasonal peaks in shipments. For example, during Black Friday or Christmas.

As a result, are you thinking of buying a strapping machine or renovating the ones you already have? At RAJA we want to help you choose the ideal machine to suit the needs of your business 100%. So what aspects do you need to consider when making your purchase? Read on and find out!

Advantages of using a strapping machine in your packaging and palletising processes

Using a strapping machine in your packaging processes offers the following advantages:

• It strengthens the closure of the boxes, preventing them from opening due to sudden movements during transport;
• Itconsolidates packages for dispatches, facilitating their handling from a logistical point of view;
• Provides stability, associating the articles to the pallets and contributing to the correct tying of loads for their transportation;
• Increases productivity, as it allows for faster strapping;
• Reduces the effort required to carry out the task, which results in the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries.

Types of strapping machines

With regard to strapping machines, we can distinguish between manual and electric machines:

• Fixed strapping machines are usually presented in a table format. Therefore, it is necessary to move the products to the place where they are located. On the other hand also move the machine itself (which usually has wheels) to the desired area;
• Portable strapping machines are light, as their size adapts to the size of the hand. In this way, operators can move around the warehouse, strapping in different spaces.

In addition to this subdivision, there is another classification scale for strapping machines, according to whether or not they need electricity to work: manual, semi-automatic and automatic.

Manual strapping machines

Hand strapping machines are the ideal tool for occasional strapping jobs or just for a few packages a day. Portable, simple to use and small in size. High voltage technology allows programmable sealing for serial strapping. It has a soft mode for polypropylene strapping or fragile products.

So if you are looking for an economical and light solution, you must opt for a manual strapping machine. However, remember that if the order flow in your company increases and starts to exceed a few dozen orders per day, a manual strapping machine will not be the most suitable.

Automatic strapping machines

Surely , automatic strapping machines offer tensioning technology, sealing and the cutting of the finial effortlessly with the press of just one button. These types of machines run on electricity and, in the case of portable automatic strapping machines, on a fast-charging battery.

They are therefore ideal when time is short. The hand strapping machine, which you can buy online on our websiteenables 400 strapping operations per load.

Semi-automatic strapping machines

Semi-automatic strapping machines undeniably combine manual tensioning technology with automatic band sealing and cutting. It is therefore a widely used system for order picking when handling packages of varying volumes. However, there are also portable semi-automatic strapping machines that reach rates of 70 and even 120 strapping per hour.

Table top strapping machines stand out for their ergonomics and are designed to strap between 50 and 100 straps per hour.

What factors must you take into consideration when choosing a strapping machine?

Now is the time to make the decision. Which strapping machine should you choose? Answering these questions will help you to find the best option:

• Are your strapping needs only a few orders per day and do you not need to finish this task in record time? A manual strapping machine will be sufficient;
• Is maintaining a high strapping speed an essential requirement? Does the work all need to be completed in the warehouse? Try a portable automatic strapping machine;
• Does your company ship quite different products? In other words: with different shapes and sizes? Then a semi-automatic table top strapping machine would be ideal.

Just as you carefully select your strapping machine, don’t forget the strapping tape to make it work!

In a nutshell:

Incorporating a strapping machine is another step on the way to automating your processes in the warehouse and concerning packaging. At RAJA we have a wide range of packaging machine and system solutions that will make your life easier. Save time, money and gain efficiency with us!