Selection guide · POLPACK ZEUS
Which pallet wrapper
should you choose?
The right machine starts with your load.
Compare designs, choose a film system and see what matters in daily operation. From stationary Wrapper machines to mobile pallet-wrapping robots and automatic lines.
01 / Machine selection
How does your site operate?
Start with the workflow. Compare detailed specifications and equipment in the table below.
Intensive daily operation
Wrapper SE, SA and E EVOLUTION are robust machines for long-term use. We select the structure, film system and equipment for your pallets.
SE: 1600 kg · SA / EVOLUTION: 2100 kgMaximum pallet weight in standard configurations. SA with an E-type turntable: 1500 kg.
Compare Wrapper pallet wrapping machinesWrapping in different locations
The robot travels to the stationary pallet. Consider this when you cannot allocate a permanent wrapping station.
75 cm of clear space around the pallet
Choose a pallet-wrapping robotEnd-of-line automation
Wrapping combined with pallet transport. Automatic film attachment, cutting and tail fixing, integrated into the production process.
1600 kg maximum pallet weight in the standard configuration
Explore in-line wrapping solutionsA few standard pallets per day
An economical starting point for replacing hand wrapping with a semi-automatic cycle. For straightforward tasks and a modest workload.
A straightforward start film and settings matched to the load
Explore the ECOSPIR EV wrapperDoes the pallet need to stay still at a fixed workstation? Our range also includes NOXON rotary-arm wrappers. Selection requires an assessment of load stability and space for the arm's movement.
Specifications · equipment · warranty
Compare models and configurations
Machine design and automation level are different criteria. A robot travels around a pallet, but does not replace automated pallet transport through the factory.
Full comparison table10 models and machine groups · Wrapper, Italdibipack, NOXON
| Model | When should you consider it? | Key specification / space | Film system and equipment | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrapper SE ↗ | A robust wrapper for intensive use over many years. For businesses seeking a durable daily packaging station with direct manufacturer support. | 1600 kgMaximum pallet weight as standard | Mechanical or electromagnetic brake: tension control without powered pre-stretch.We recommend appropriately selected low-stretch films. | 5 years* |
| Wrapper SA ↗ | Intensive use and extensive customisation. For non-standard pallets, demanding environments and workstations designed for a specific process. The powered pre-stretch option can help reduce film consumption with correctly selected material and settings. | 2100 kgMaximum pallet weight as standardSA with an E-type turntable: 1500 kg | Multi-roller carriage with a mechanical or electromagnetic brake; optional single-motor pre-stretch with a fixed ratio selected within 150–280% and independently adjustable tension.Optional pneumatic top platen. Requires compressed air; its stroke is selected for the load heights.Turntables: other diameters and an E-type turntable with a pallet-truck cut-out are available. Configurations are selected individually. | 5 years* |
| Wrapper E EVOLUTION ↗ | Durable construction and advanced film control. For regular, intensive work with different loads where flexible settings and cost per secured pallet matter. | 2100 kgMaximum pallet weight as standard3000 mm mast as standard. | Two-motor pre-stretch: continuously adjustable up to 300%. Tension is continuously and independently adjustable.Options: film cutting after the wrapping cycle and an electric top platen with a greater working range than the pneumatic top platen on SA.Turntables: other diameters and an E-type turntable with a pallet-truck cut-out are available. Specifications and option compatibility are confirmed for the particular configuration. | 5 years* |
| Wrapper VO ↗Automatic wrapper for in-line operation | For production end-of-line automation. Built for long-term operation and integration with conveyors and palletising. Throughput is determined for the complete process. | 1600 kgMaximum pallet weight as standard | Automatic film attachment, cutting and tail fixing. Works with conveyor-fed pallet infeed and outfeed. The film system, controls and throughput are selected for the complete line. | Terms in the quotation |
| Wrapper VR ↗ | For long-term operation in window and door packaging. Structure and fixtures matched to doors, windows and transport racks. | Dimensions and permitted weight are agreed individually. | Multi-roller carriage with a mechanical or electromagnetic brake; optional single-motor fixed-ratio pre-stretch 150–280% with independent tension control. | 5 years* |
| LEO / LEONARDO ↗Italdibipack · self-propelled robots | When compact working space and mobility matter. The robot travels to the stationary pallet; no single location has to be allocated to a permanent turntable wrapper. | Just 75 cmOf clear space around the pallet in the offered configuration. | LEO: mechanical brake. LEONARDO: pre-stretch system according to the version. Model selection depends on the load, height and required load security. | Selection, commissioning and service by POLPACK ZEUS.Warranty as specified in the quotation. |
| ECOSPIR EV ↗Italdibipack · entry-level wrapper | An economical choice for low pallet volumes such as a few per day. A useful starting point for replacing hand wrapping with a semi-automatic cycle. | 1500 mmBase-version turntable; load weight up to 2000 kg. | Mechanical brake in the base version. Film and settings are matched to the load; powered pre-stretch is optional and quoted separately. | 12 monthsPaid extension to 24 months. |
| ECOSPIR FA ↗ | Automatic film handling at a turntable station. Remote-control start; the operator still delivers and removes the pallet. | 2000 kg1650 mm turntable; pallet height up to 2700 mm. | Powered pre-stretch with a fixed 200% ratio. Automatic film gripping, cutting and sealing. This is not a line with automatic pallet transport. | Terms in the quotation |
| NOXON MAS ↗Self-propelled wrapping robot | When more pallets between charges are the priority. A larger machine to consider where the building provides sufficient clear space. | Larger working areaCompared with compact LEO / LEONARDO robots; dimensions depend on the version. | Film system selected for the model and equipment. Pallets per charge should be compared using the same loads and wrapping programmes. | Selection, commissioning and service by POLPACK ZEUS.Warranty as specified in the quotation. |
| NOXON rotary-arm wrappers ↗ | When the pallet should remain stationary. Consider for unstable or irregular loads at a fixed workstation. | Space for arm movement and workstation operation. | The film-carrying arm moves around the pallet. The film system and automation level depend on the selected model. | Selection and service by POLPACK ZEUS.Warranty as specified in the quotation. |
Equipment is selected individually
For SA and E EVOLUTION, we offer E-type turntables with a pallet-truck cut-out and turntables in other diameters. We select them for load dimensions and weight, the truck used and available space.
The table shows selected configuration possibilities. The complete option list and compatibility are confirmed individually, taking account of pallet feeding, load heights, operating conditions and available utilities. Maximum weight, wrapping height and top-platen range apply to the agreed configuration.
Standard and reinforced configurations. The stated weights apply to standard versions. We design with structural reserve and can reinforce machines on request. A higher permitted load is confirmed for the ordered configuration; structural reserve alone does not authorise exceeding machine limits.
*Five-year warranty. Applies to SE, SA, E EVOLUTION and VR series machines subject to an annual inspection and the warranty terms. In powered systems, tension is regulated independently of pre-stretch.
SA or EVOLUTION?
Film optimisation in both models.
Different adjustment and top-platen options.
Wrapper SA with a powered carriage. Single-motor pre-stretch stretches the film before it reaches the load, helping to reduce consumption. The fixed ratio is selected within 150–280%; tension is adjusted independently. The optional top platen is pneumatic, with its stroke selected for the product.
Wrapper E EVOLUTION. The two-motor system provides continuously adjustable pre-stretch up to 300% and independent tension control. The standard mast is 3000 mm high. An optional electric top platen has a greater working range than the pneumatic version on SA, making it easier to handle loads of different heights. Film cutting at the end of the cycle is also available as an option.
Mast height is not automatically the maximum load-wrapping height. Wrapping height and top-platen range are confirmed for the specific configuration. We evaluate film savings in trials at the required standard of load security.
Explore POLPACK's construction and approach to wrapper durability ↗
Wrapping without a fixed workstationLEO, LEONARDO or NOXON MAS? Explore mobile robots
02 / Machine and film
Pre-stretch and film tension — what are we adjusting?
Pre-stretch is the preliminary stretching of film within the machine before it is applied to the load. Film tension during application is a separate parameter. Selecting both settings affects material consumption and load protection.
Machine · film · load
Choose a film system for your load
We select the machine, film system and material as one load-securing process. A brake, fixed-ratio pre-stretch and continuously adjustable pre-stretch are different solutions; the choice depends on the product, film and operating conditions.
Tension control
BrakeSE · SA · VR
A mechanical or electromagnetic brake controls film tension. It is not a powered pre-stretch system. On SA and VR, both brake versions use a multi-roller film carriage.
For Wrapper SE, we recommend appropriately selected low-stretch films. Material selection and trials help reduce wrapping cost at the required level of load security.
Fixed-ratio pre-stretch
150–280%SA · VR — single-motor option
One motor drives the pre-stretch system. We select a fixed stretch ratio within 150–280% to suit the customer's load and film. This is not continuous adjustment of the stretch ratio during operation.
Tension between the carriage and load is adjustable independently of the fixed pre-stretch ratio.
Continuously adjustable pre-stretch
up to 300%E EVOLUTION — two-motor system
The most advanced stretch and tension system in this series. Two motors allow continuously adjustable film pre-stretch up to 300%.
Tension is continuously adjustable independently of pre-stretch. Settings can be adapted to different products and films.
- Pre-stretch
- Elongation of the film between powered rollers before it is applied to the load.
- Film tension
- The force with which film is applied to the load. In powered systems, it is adjusted independently of pre-stretch.
SA and VR offer three alternatives: a mechanical brake, an electromagnetic brake or single-motor pre-stretch. A machine's maximum stretch ratio does not mean every film is suitable for that setting. We confirm the configuration during selection. Select your machine and film with POLPACK ZEUS.
Film systems in automatic Wrapper VO pallet-wrapping lines
We also use two-motor systems in Wrapper VO lines. Parameters are selected for the product, film and operation of the complete installation.
An example Wrapper VO specification provides 0–300% pre-stretch adjustment and 0–100% tension adjustment. These figures describe a selected VO configuration, not a common specification for the entire range. Final parameters are confirmed during technical selection.
A higher stretch ratio does not automatically mean better packaging. Suitable film properties and a trial on the actual load are required.
03 / Non-standard loads
Wrappers for tall, light and non-standard loads
At POLPACK ZEUS, we analyse dimensions, centre of gravity, loading method and product behaviour during rotation. We then select the structure and stabilising equipment.
- Top platens: pneumatic or electric versions, matched to the machine and the product's sensitivity to pressure.
- Fixtures and restraints: solutions for transport trolleys, windows, doors and racks.
- Film roping: forming film into a narrower band, used in a suitable configuration to bind the load to the pallet. The operating range is agreed with transport requirements and workstation sensors in mind.
- Wrapping heights up to 5 m: a possible custom configuration following assessment of the load, stabilisation and installation site; not standard on every model.
- Pallet-truck cut-out turntable: a configuration that makes pallet loading with a hand pallet truck easier.
- Demanding environments: stainless-steel construction and increased moisture resistance can be specified to suit conditions and cleaning methods.
See installations for transport trolleys, oversized windows, guarded workstations and tall loads.
04 / Production end of line
Automatic pallet wrapping and end-of-line integration
Wrapper VO automates film attachment, cutting and tail fixing. A line can be connected to roller conveyors, turntables, pallet lifts and palletising stations. SIEMENS or UNITRONICS controls and signal exchange are selected for the site.
We also offer pallet labellers and PP or PET pallet-strapping equipment. The sequence of operations and integration method are agreed for the specific process.
Assess throughput across the complete cycle: pallet delivery, wrapping, film finishing and outfeed. Machine rotation speed alone does not determine finished pallets per hour.
Explore automatic pallet-wrapping lines · Palletising robots and stations
05 / Total process cost
How should you compare packaging cost and service support?
Compare the cost of securing one pallet at the required quality, not just machine price or pre-stretch percentage. Include film consumption, operator time, roll changes, downtime and maintenance.
POLPACK ZEUS provides machine and film selection, installation, parameter setup, operator training, service and spare parts. Trials with your own load help assess the result before choosing a configuration.
Selected Wrapper SE, SA, E EVOLUTION and VR machines have a five-year warranty subject to annual inspections and quotation terms. Confirm warranty scope and inspection costs for the equipment ordered.
What affects wrapper durability in intensive use? →
What should you prepare for wrapper selection?
- Minimum and maximum load dimensions and weight.
- Pallets per hour, number of shifts and peak periods.
- Loading method: pallet truck, forklift, manipulator or conveyor.
- Photographs or a video showing the product and current packaging process.
- Workstation plan, temperature, humidity and cleaning method.
- Current film, packaging problems and the desired result.
Practical knowledge from POLPACK ZEUS
From machine selection to daily operation
How much does a pallet wrapper cost?
Compare purchase price, equipment and operating costs.
Read the guide ↗How can you reduce stretch film consumption?
Process audits, alternative-film trials and measurement of cost per pallet.
Read the guide ↗
Operating rules and preparation for maintenance
A guide by Józef Woliński, Production Director.
Read the guide ↗06 / Questions before buying
Frequently asked questions about wrapper selection
Can I buy an Italian ECOSPIR wrapper from POLPACK?
Yes. The Italdibipack range includes the economical ECOSPIR EV, available with optional pre-stretch, and ECOSPIR FA with remote-control start and automatic film gripping, cutting and sealing. The operator still handles pallet transport. Explore ECOSPIR EV and ECOSPIR FA.
Does POLPACK offer self-propelled pallet-wrapping robots?
Yes. Our range includes Italdibipack LEO and LEONARDO mobile robots. The machine moves around a stationary load. Selection takes account of space, floor conditions and product specifications.
Does POLPACK manufacture wrappers with two-motor pre-stretch?
Yes. Wrapper E EVOLUTION has two-motor pre-stretch with adjustable film stretch and tension. We also use these solutions in Wrapper VO lines; parameter ranges depend on the configuration.
Can I order a wrapper for a non-standard product?
Yes. We design individual configurations, including fixtures for trolleys, windows and doors, top platens, special bases and machines for tall loads.
Does a larger number of programmes mean a better wrapper?
What matters most is which parameters can be saved and adapted to the products. We confirm programme count and control customisation for the selected model and equipment version.
How do you select a wrapper for unstable pallets?
Assess how the load behaves during rotation. Possible approaches include a top platen and suitable fixtures, or wrapping a stationary pallet with a rotary-arm machine or mobile robot. Selection requires an assessment of the actual product.