TAB Industries: TAB Wrapper Tornado Orbital Stretch Wrap Machine

TAB Industries, LLC, has introduced Smart Controls that transform its semi-automatic TAB Wrapper Tornado standard models into automated wrapping machines.

Developed to allow packaging, shipping and material handling managers to automate the wrapping process at an economical price point, the Smart Controls enable a forklift driver to operate the stretch wrapper with a single press and release of the start and stop buttons instead of requiring the start button to remain manually pressed during the wrapping process.

Once the start button is pressed, the Smart Controls use a position encoding system to automatically set the dispensing unit at its home location in the wrapping ring, apply the plastic film, then cut it, holding onto the stretch-wrap for the next pallet load.

The new Smart Controls are available on the company’s three standard TAB Wrapper Tornado models, which offer 40-, 80- and 100-inch wrapping rings to accommodate 24” x 24”, 48” x 48”, and 60” x 60” pallets respectively, and on custom models.

The TAB Wrapper Tornado wraps plastic film 360 degrees around and under the pallet. With our new Smart Controls wireless automation package the standard stand-alone TAB WRAPPER TORNADO is converted into an automated wrapper at entry level pricing. To operate this wrapper, simply follow the following steps:

1. Forklift driver centers a pallet load within the wrapping ring
2. Driver presses “start” on the wireless remote control
3. TAB Wrapper Tornado wraps product to pallet – in seconds!
4. Driver presses “cut” on wireless remote, the wrapper automatically index itself to its home location while simultaneously cutting the tail of the stretch wrap, thus freeing the fully wrapped pallet
5. The fork truck driver then takes the wrapped pallet to truck or storage rack

The driver handles the entire process without leaving the seat of the forklift. In fact, the TAB Wrapper Tornado enables one forklift driver to handle the entire packaging process.

Adding a TAB Wrapper Tornado with smart controls to your packaging and shipping department will result in the following:

1. Increased throughput and improved efficiencies
2. Reduction of damage claims and packaging expenses
3. Improves safety and ergonomic conditions

This product has been nominated for a Product of the Year Award