Movable bridge conveyor for products with cross stringers

Packaging products on skids or pallets with cross stringers using stretch hood film requires a movable bridge conveyor to ensure an uninterrupted process. Without it, the gap between the infeed and outfeed conveyors in the packaging machine can cause stringers to fall, leading to disruptions and compromised packaging quality.

The bridge conveyor eliminates this issue by providing a stable, continuous path for the product. Integrated with the RoRo StretchPack® system, it ensures precise alignment as the product moves into the stretch hood film, delivering secure and high-quality packaging.

This fully automated process includes loading, applying, and sealing the stretch hood film. Excess film is cut and collected for recycling, offering an efficient and sustainable packaging solution. The result is a waterproof six-sided packaging that protects the product and enhances its appearance.

Watch the video to see how the bridge conveyor enables seamless six-sided packaging of skids using the RoRo StretchPack® machine.

Movable bridge conveyor for packaging products with cross stringers.

A movable bridge conveyor for products with cross stringers. It moves the product into the stretch hood film, delivering secure and high-quality packaging.

Simplifying the strapping workflow

You can unlock additional operational efficiencies by incorporating a bridge conveyor into your packaging line. A movable bridge conveyor allows for the integration of securing spacers and bearers beneath your products within the packaging workflow.

A RoRo StretchPack® solution with a movable bridge conveyor can include spacers and bearers within the stretch hood film. The film’s tension ensures that the spacers remain firmly in place, providing stable, smooth packaging without the need for strapping. This eliminates the need for dedicated strapping machinery for certain products, simplifying your packaging line and reducing operational complexity.

Using the movable bridge conveyor you can eliminate the strapping process to secure spacer and bearers below products such as insulation materials, plasterboards and similar.

With RoRo StretchPack®, you can eliminate the strapping process to secure spacer and bearers below products such as insulation materials, plasterboards and similar.

Roll packaging gallery

Over time, we have wrapped many different types of rolls, such as nonwoven, geosynthetics, carpets, and fabric.

In the gallery below, you can find examples of roll packaging from our portfolio, available in various shapes and sizes, made with RoRo StretchPack®. See the packaging samples and get inspiration for how your rolls can be wrapped.

Our RoRo StretchPack® packaging solution is always designed to meet your specific packaging requirements, including film type, packaging tightness, and more. Feel free to contact us for a test packaging of your roll products.

Video: Sealed packaging of geosynthetic roll

Test packaging of large geosynthetic roll during factory acceptance test (FAT) of RoRo StretchPack® XL-S1 model.

This video highlights the advanced functionality of Tentoma’s RoRo StretchPack® packaging machine, engineered for the automated, large-scale packaging of sizable rolls. In this factory acceptance test (FAT), a large geosynthetic roll is packaged to demonstrate the efficiency, reliability, and durability of this cutting-edge solution.

The machine featured is the RoRo StretchPack® XL-S1 model, equipped with a pusher device and conveyor units. In one fully automated process, it wraps each roll in a tubular stretch hood film that is welded at both ends, creating a 100% sealed package. This watertight and dust-resistant seal effectively protects the product from moisture, dirt, and other environmental contaminants, preserving product quality during storage and transport.

While this RoRo StretchPack® model will be installed as a standalone packaging solution on the customer’s site, it is also designed for easy integration into automated production lines. It can handle rolls of varying sizes without the need for manual intervention, supporting flexible and efficient packaging operations.

RoRo StretchPack® packaging machine for JACKON Insulation by BEWI in Belgium

JACKON Insulation by BEWI’s new site in Olen, Belgium (Photo: JACKON Insulation by BEWI)

RoRo StretchPack® packaging machine
for JACKON Insulation by BEWI in Belgium

Jackon Insulation logoAt JACKON Insulation by BEWI’s newly inaugurated production facility in Olen, Belgium, a RoRo StretchPack® XL packaging machine has been installed. This advanced packaging machine plays a vital role in the new production line, ensuring that XPS construction boards are delivered to construction sites in optimal condition.

JACKON Insulation by BEWI has already experienced the benefits of the RoRo StretchPack® technology with another machine, which consistently meet their high standards for performance and reliability. The success of this installation has led JACKON Insulation by BEWI to invest in a second RoRo StretchPack® machine for their new site in Belgium.

Six-sided packaging of pallets with XPS boards

The new RoRo StretchPack® XL machine is used for packaging XPS construction boards stacked on pallets. The stacked XPS boards, including the pallet, are wrapped horizontally in a stretch hood film. The stretch hood film is welded at both ends during packaging, providing six-sided, waterproof protection. This ensures the high quality and performance of the XPS boards, keeping them dry and intact during transport and storage.

The decision to invest in RoRo StretchPack® technology aligns with JACKON Insulation by BEWI’s commitment to delivering high-quality construction boards. With the RoRo StretchPack® solution, their XPS construction boards are well protected against external contamination.

“We are thrilled that JACKON Insulation by BEWI has chosen Tentoma once again for their packaging needs,” said Troels B. Mathiesen, CEO of Tentoma A/S. “Their continued trust in our RoRo StretchPack® technology underscores the reliability and efficiency of our solutions. We are proud to support JACKON Insulation by BEWI and their commitment to delivering top-quality insulation products.”

Video: 6-sided packaging of foam rubber

When using RoRo StretchPack® for packaging foam rubber, the tubular stretch hood film will adapt to the shape of the foam rubber during the packaging process.

This is a video of a test packaging of foam rubber using the RoRo StretchPack® packaging machine requested by a system integrator. Foam rubber, also known as cellular rubber or expanded rubber, contains a high percentage of air, making it lightweight and flexible. So, it makes sense to use a RoRo StretchPack® packaging machine for packaging foam rubber, as the tubular stretch hood film will adapt to the shape of the foam rubber during the packaging process.

In the packaging process, the foam rubber is packed into a tubular stretch hood film, which is welded at both ends for 100% waterproof sealing. The packaging film fits closely to the roll, allowing for branding on the packaging film to appear nicely. The RoRo StretchPack® packaging machine can be integrated into an automated production line or used as a stand-alone solution. It accommodates different product sizes, whether packed randomly or in batches, and the packaging capacity aligns with the production line.

The final packaging will be tight, smooth, and waterproof. It is possible to make the packaging even tighter and keep the foam rubber even more compressed after packaging, beyond what you see in the video of the test packaging. Achieving this requires a RoRo StretchPack® packaging solution where the infeed device is designed to hold a compressed product and film with the required specifications.

Video: 6-sided packaging of sandwich panels

With a RoRo StretchPack® packaging machine, it is possible to automate and achieve high-quality fully sealed packaging of sandwich panels for walls and roofing.

In this video, you’ll see a RoRo StretchPack® packaging machine in action as it effortlessly packs sandwich panels into a tubular stretch film. During the packaging process, the film ends are sealed for full waterproofness. Watch as both pyramid-stacked and up-to-6-meter-long sandwich panels are packaged and sealed in just one operation.

Correct packaging is essential to maintaining the quality of insulation and sandwich panels after they arrive at the construction site. On the construction site, the panels are most often stored outdoors. The longer it takes before the panels are installed, the greater the risk of water ingress into the insulation material inside the panels. Moisture in the insulation can reduce the panel’s insulating ability and pose the risk of fungal damage in the construction. That’s why sealed and waterproof packaging is essential to maintain the quality of the sandwich panels until installation.

 

Ruukki sandwich panels i packaging with logo.
Ruukki in Finland uses RoRo StretchPack® for packaging sandwich panels.

Meet Tentoma in North America

Over the coming months, you will have a great opportunity to meet with Tentoma in North America. Our Senior Sales Manager, Johnnie Erichsen, will stay in North America until December. Based in Atlanta, Johnnie will travel across North America, visiting customers and discussing upcoming projects.

Additionally, you can meet Tentoma and Johnnie at Pack Expo International in Chicago from the 3rd to the 6th of November. Click here to register for free.

Feel free to contact Johnnie Erichsen for a talk or to arrange a meeting during his stay in North America.

Contact details:

  • Johnnie Erichsen
    Senior Sales Manager

    Email: jer@tentoma.com

    US tel.: +1 404 723 3749
    (temporary until Dec 4th 2024)

    Tel.: +45 44 12 11 37
Meet Tentoma and our Senior Sales Manager in North America.

Video: Packaging machine for poly fleece nonwoven rolls

The video showcases the test packaging of a poly fleece roll, but this packaging solution is equally suitable for all types of nonwoven rolls. The packaging machine can be integrated into an automated production line or function as a stand-alone solution. It efficiently handles various types of nonwoven rolls, whether packaged in random order or batches, with the packaging capacity aligned to meet the production line’s requirements.

New brochure about 6-sided packaging

New brochure about
6-sided packaging

Our latest brochure highlights the innovative RoRo StretchPack® solution and its benefits for 6-sided packaging.

  • 100% sealed and waterproof
  • Uniformity with high repeatability
  • Smooth surface (non-sticky film)
  • Short, strong seals in the ends
  • Optimal for print and branding on the film

Through detailed insights and numerous images, the brochure illustrates how our cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing packaging across various industries.

  • Nonwovens
  • Wood
  • Insulation
  • Building materials
  • and others…

Vacuum Unit for removing film snippets

Vacuum Unit
for removing film snippets

For visually appealing and uniform packaging, most clients choose to cut the film ends during the back sealing of the RoRo StretchPack® packaging.

When cutting the film ends, it’s essential to remove the cut film snippets to maintain a smooth automated packaging flow. For both cost-efficiency and sustainability, these snippets should be collected and sent for recycling.

Depending on your specific requirements, we provide two types of vacuum units that can be installed with your RoRo StretchPack® solution.

Hole for vacuum unit

The film snippet is suctioned away and transported to a container after being cut on the back sealing unit (BU).

Vacuum unit with integrated container

The leftover film snippets are suctioned from the back sealing unit (BU) to a container integrated with the vacuum unit. Once the container is full, simply remove the bottom plate to empty the film snippets into a bag, a wheeled container, or similar. Packaging stops when the container is full and resumes automatically once emptied. An alert indicates when the container is
nearing its capacity.

Vacuum unit for external container

This vacuum unit removes and blows the leftover film snippets into an external container of your choice. This option is suitable if you have specific requirements, such as the type and size of the container, and its placement location, or if you wish to use the same container across multiple production lines.