Handle-It’s Stretch Hooding equipment is a cutting-edge solution to enhance your products’ load stability and protection by using a tubular film that stretches to conform to the shape of the pallet.
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The SH-FA-5000 is a reliable, entry-level stretch hooder that delivers versatile packaging for a wide range of pallet sizes. It’s available in four size configurations and can operate with up to three stretch film reels for unmatched flexibility.
The SH-FA-6000 is a high-performance stretch hooder designed for demanding production environments. With eight available models, it offers the widest packaging range and speeds of up to 280+ pallets per hour.
| SH-FA-5000 | SH-FA-6000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Production Capacity (depending on pallet size) | 70 Pallets per hour | 280 Pallets per hour |
| Maximum Number of Reels | 3 | 6 |
| Minimum Dimensions (L x W) | 600 x 600 mm (23.62 x 23.62 in) | 500 x 400 mm (19.69 x 15.75 in) |
| Maximum Dimensions (L x W) | 2600 x 1400 mm (102.36 × 55.12 in) | 3600 x 2500 mm (141.73 × 98.43 in) |
| Maximum Pallet Weight | 5500 lbs | 5500 lbs |
| Number of Size Formats | 4 | 9 |
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Stretch hooders provide five-sided packaging that offers superior load stability and protection while using less material than traditional wrapping methods. They also eliminate film at the base of the pallet, making them ideal for facilities that use automated transport systems like AGVs.
Yes. The clear stretch film used in stretch hooding allows for excellent visibility, enabling easy barcode scanning and visual identification of products without removing or damaging the packaging.
Stretch hooders automate the hooding process and can wrap loads significantly faster than conventional stretch wrappers. This speeds up throughput, reduces manual labor, and boosts overall packaging line efficiency, especially when processing high volumes.
Handle-It offers a wide variety semi-automatic and fully-automatic pallet wrapping machines and stretch wrappers. Our equipment ranges from entry-level units for those that are hand-wrapping, all the way up to heavy-duty, integrated systems for high production facilities. Find the right machine for your needs in the categories below.
Handle-It offers various sizes of semi-automatic, automatic, and C-Style orbital wrapping machines, ideal for grouping, wrapping, and protecting loads in manufacturing and warehouse operations.
Handle-It offers a full line of automatic pallet strapping systems, including vertical and horizontal machines for load securing. Our pallet strapping machines quickly secure products for safe shipping—ideal for the automotive, food and beverage, construction, logistics, and paper and wood industries. We provide strapping machines compatible with PET and PP strapping.
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