Pallet wrapping may seem like a minor part of operations, but it’s often a hidden drain on time, labor, and safety costs. Manual wrapping is physically demanding, inconsistent, and increasingly impractical in a world where efficiency and injury prevention matter more than ever.
Fortunately, the shift toward automation is helping our customers take control of this overlooked process.
The Dangers of Manual Wrapping
From back and knee strain to injuries from utility knives, the risks associated with manual wrapping can be costly, both physically and financially. One of our customers, City Pipe, experienced this firsthand when an employee severely injured his hand while manually wrapping a load. That incident became the final straw and turning point for automating their wrapping process.
For decades, pallet wrapping meant grabbing a roll of stretch film and walking in circles. Workers bent down low to wrap the base, reached high to finish the top, and repeated this throughout their day.
Across warehouses and production floors, manual wrapping is a massive cost for time and labor, costing companies in ways that often go unnoticed until it’s too late.
The Future of Pallet Wrapping is Hands-Free
In today’s warehouse environment, automation isn’t just a convenience — it’s essential. With labor shortages and rising operational costs, companies are looking for methods of wrapping pallets that a single machine can do faster, safer, and more reliably.
Automated wrapping means tighter, more secure loads, reducing film waste, eliminating injuries, and allowing companies to reassign valuable employees to higher-priority tasks. Employees no longer need to bend, twist, or walk in circles around heavy pallets, avoiding fatigue and repetitive strain.
And the results of automating your pallet wrapping process speaks for itself. Some customers using our TAB Wrapper Tornado report annual savings between $30,000 and $60,000 — not just from reduced film usage, but also by eliminating extra cardboard and wood for their pallets.
The TAB Wrapper Tornado: 360-degrees of Efficiency
Our TAB Wrapper Tornado is an automated orbital wrapping machine engineered for speed, safety, and precision. Its orbital design provides 360-degree pallet coverage, securing your
product to the pallet in one smooth, efficient process.
Companies that have adopted the TAB Wrapper notice the benefits immediately. A task that once required multiple workers can now be completed in seconds by just one operator, with no walking, no stretching, and no backbreaking effort.
We also work with customers to develop custom wrapping recipes tailored to their specific products. These recipes are programmed directly into the machine, ensuring the exact amount of stretch film is used for every pallet — no waste, no guesswork.
Accessories That Innovate
While the base model of the TAB Wrapper delivers exceptional performance, our line of accessories and upgrades takes it even further, continuing the company’s mission of customer-driven innovation.
A standout accessory is our thermal knife system, a heated blade that replaces the need for manual cutting tools. This not only boosts safety by eliminating sharp knives from the floor, but also provides a clean seal on the wrap, improving load containment and appearance.
Another game-changing innovation is remote operation. Designed with forklift drivers in mind, the wireless remote allows operators to start the wrapping process without ever leaving their seat. Especially in high-volume environments, this feature reduces steps, saves time, and improves efficiency across the board. No more stopping, dismounting, walking to the control panel—just pull up, press the button, and go.
Use our handy ROI calculator to see how much you could save on labor and per-load costs by switching from your current pallet wrapping system.