Integrated systems for palletizing and stretch film extrusion

Integrated systems for palletizing…

For over 40 years, NO.EL has specialized in the design of pre-stretch machines and solutions for special applications in the field of stretch film converting. The company positions itself as a supplier of complete, integrated systems whose main objective is to reduce material and time losses and to increase the productivity of packaging and processing lines. From a process perspective, this means a focus on palletizing, where roll winding quality, pallet stability and repeatability of operations have a direct impact on the total cost and efficiency of the entire logistics chain.

NO.EL's portfolio includes complete turnkey systems for handling stretch film reels in various configurations, covering manual, automatic and jumbo rolls. These solutions are designed using the company's long-standing experience in the stretch film segment, which is intended to ensure a stable, smooth material flow from extrusion through converting to final palletizing. In this way, palletizing is treated as an integral element of the entire film production and converting process, rather than only as an end-of-line operation.

Integration of palletizing systems with extrusion lines

Currently, NO.EL is developing its solutions in close cooperation with extrusion line manufacturer Colines. According to the company, combining competencies in converting and palletizing with the global reach of a film extrusion line supplier is intended to create a coherent technological ecosystem. In practice, this means the possibility of designing systems in which palletizing and roll handling are tailored from the outset to the parameters and configuration of the extrusion lines.

According to the manufacturer, the key assumption of this approach is to obtain a solution in which all system components work together in a coordinated way. This applies both to pre-stretch and stretch film converting machines and to equipment responsible for forming and stabilizing pallets with finished rolls. Integration with Allrollex cast stretch film lines is intended to enable a continuous, orderly material flow from the extruder to the exit of the finished palletized load.

Stretch film converting as a starting point for final quality

In its communication, NO.EL emphasizes that palletizing and stretch film converting systems should be treated as the starting point for ensuring maximum final product quality. In practice, this means focusing on aspects such as uniform film tension, repeatability of roll parameters, stable pallet packing and reduction of mechanical damage during internal transport. The integrated approach is intended to allow better adaptation of converting parameters to the characteristics of the film produced on a specific extrusion line.

In the case of turnkey systems, particular importance is also attached to adapting layouts to handle different roll types, from standard manual application rolls to rolls for automatic wrapping machines and large jumbo rolls. From an industrial user's point of view, it is important to achieve a smooth transition between individual formats and applications without the need for extensive modifications to the line layout.

Technological synergy and global development

Cooperation with Colines has for NO.EL not only a technological dimension but also a market one. By using the sales and service network of the global extrusion line supplier, solutions for palletizing and stretch film converting can be offered more widely on international markets. The partners underline that the synergy is intended to support further development of innovative applications in the stretch film sector, with an emphasis on process optimisation and building complete, integrated production lines.

This approach is intended to enable customers to design new extrusion and film converting lines with the entire value chain in mind, from process settings on the extruder to the finished palletized load. NO.EL and Colines stress that in this model, palletizing and converting modules are not treated as add-ons but as integral parts of the system, designed from the outset to operate in a single production environment.

NO.EL encourages stretch film producers to get in touch to analyse the possibilities of implementing integrated solutions. The company points out that proper matching of the palletizing system to the extrusion and converting line can be an important factor influencing productivity, process stability and reduction of material losses in processing plants.

Designer and manufacturer of extrusion lines for plastic film production, offering blown film, cast film, stretch film, bubble wrap and hygienic film solutions, plus global after-sales service and support.

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