Do You Need A Strapping Machine?

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A successful packaging business requires a sound decision-making process. A business owner must decide carefully on investing money into labor, equipment, infrastructure etc. Although purchasing an
equipment is more than likely to prove beneficial for the packaging business, it is important to consider various factors before doing so. The demand for automatic strapping machines has been on a rise these days due to their proven success. The decision for whether to invest into an automatic strapping machine should be made upon studying the following factors.

Volume of the Operation

This refers to the amount of strapping that needs to be done for the business. A low volume business may require only a few straps done every-day; therefore, it is not advisable for such businesses to invest into buying a strapping machine. A high-volume operation that includes over 30 straps daily may benefit more from a strapping machine. The frequency of operation should also be considered. In some businesses, strapping is a regular operation performed daily. For such businesses, a strapping machine should be utilized even if ...
... there are 15-20 straps needed per day. On the contrary, some businesses designate a particular day for all their strapping operations which means that there is high-volume of strapping only once or twice a month. For such businesses, a manual strapping machine might be a better option. If strapping is an insignificant part of your business, you may not need a strapping machine.

Type of Package

Strapping machines have their limitations for the size and shape of the package. For instance, an arch machine can fit only certain dimensions of a package. If your package exceeds the specified dimension, you may cross off the arch machine of your list. Additionally, some irregularly shaped packages may not be strapped effectively using a strapping machine. For those, manual strapping may be better to secure the package which is suitable for a wide variety of packaging dimensions. If your strapping operation is
not limited to one site, a manual or handheld strapping machine would be a better fit which are also more economical to purchase.

Cost Logistics

An automatic strapping machine is quite expensive irrespective of the extent of automation provided while manual or handheld strapping machines are relatively cheaper. For a long-term and high-volume
business, an automatic machine would provide high returns over the time. If a huge volume of labor goes into strapping operation, consider purchasing a fully automatic strapping machine since it does not require any operator. Besides providing higher strapping efficiency, the labor can be diverted into other operations which adds to the returns thereby justifying the cost logistics. The business owners should bear in mind that a huge investment such as an automatic strapping machine has no returns for the first few years. So, it is advisable to utilize this equipment for a well-established business with a long-term viable model. For small and start up businesses, the cost may not be fully justified.

Conclusion

Although an automatic strapping machine has undeniable advantages for a packaging business, the decision to purchase one lies in the details of your operation. For a business to be profitable, it is
important to balance the input and output costs. Therefore, the business owners must consider the above-mentioned factors to determine whether such an investment justifies the input cost or not.

We started as just a company for consumables, has now transformed into a global entity offering a wide range of Strapping, Tapping & Wrapping Machinery for PET/PP/Cord/Woven & Steel Straps. The enduring quality of our products rests on the fact that we procure machines from the world-class manufacturing and engineering destination, Taiwan. In keeping with our commitment to exceptional service, we have set up a dedicated fully equipped service center and tooling division at Navi Mumbai, which provides machine repair, maintenance, and overhaul assistance apart from the provision of all critical spare parts.