Not all pallets are created equal. Some of them need a higher degree of protection than others, due to their value, importance or physical properties. Nevertheless, adding more protection should not have a significant impact on production times. This is why Unitech, relying on its expertise in the development of custom solutions for the packaging industry, decided to integrate corner protection application as part of the functionality of its automatic packaging machines.
The company’s automatic pallet wrappers and strapping systems can be fitted as an option with dedicated corner or edge protection application devices, adding paper or plastic reinforcements to the loads, which can dramatically increase the level of protection while keeping timing and productivity under control. Unitech can integrate applicators for horizontal or vertical, long or short corner boards.
Protection can be further improved with a top cover applicator, also available on Unitech’s packaging systems. Top covers (plastic or cardboard) can provide with an added layer of safety, making the load dust-proof or waterproof (plastic only).