News Archives - TAB Wrapper Tornado https://www.tabwrapper.com/category/news/ Orbital Stretch Wrapper Machines - TAB Industries Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:55:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.tabwrapper.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cropped-Just-Tornado-Transparent-32x32.png News Archives - TAB Wrapper Tornado https://www.tabwrapper.com/category/news/ 32 32 Why Switching to TAB Wrapper Tornado Saves You Money https://www.tabwrapper.com/latest-news-blog/why-switching-to-tab-wrapper-tornado-saves-you-money/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:53:07 +0000 https://www.tabwrapper.com/latest-news-blog// Investing in the right equipment can transform your business, especially when it comes to operational costs and efficiency. The TAB Wrapper Tornado has become the go-to solution for businesses looking to save money while improving productivity and safety. By automating pallet wrapping with precision and consistency, the TAB Wrapper Tornado delivers unparalleled cost savings and […]

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Investing in the right equipment can transform your business, especially when it comes to operational costs and efficiency. The TAB Wrapper Tornado has become the go-to solution for businesses looking to save money while improving productivity and safety. By automating pallet wrapping with precision and consistency, the TAB Wrapper Tornado delivers unparalleled cost savings and operational benefits. Here’s how:

Reducing Labor Costs

Traditional hand wrapping often requires two employees to complete the job. This doubles your labor costs and slows down productivity. By switching to the TAB Wrapper Tornado, businesses can streamline operations with a single operator managing the controls directly from the forklift.

For example, companies wrapping 25 pallet loads daily can reduce labor costs per load from $4.65 to $0.44, saving $4.21 per pallet. Over the course of a year, this adds up to an annual labor cost saving of approximately $27,349.40. Beyond reducing costs, automating the process frees employees to focus on other essential tasks.

Additionally, hand wrapping increases the risk of workplace injuries such as back strains or repetitive motion injuries, which can lead to costly workers’ compensation claims. Automating this process significantly reduces these risks, enhancing both safety and cost-efficiency.

Minimizing Material Waste

One of the standout features of the TAB Wrapper Tornado is its ability to pre-stretch the film, reducing the overall amount of wrap used while creating a tighter, more secure load. This efficiency not only saves on material costs but also ensures superior stability during transport.

The benefits were demonstrated in a real-world scenario where a truck tipped over. Pallets wrapped with the TAB Wrapper Tornado remained intact, while those wrapped with other methods failed, causing significant product loss. The combination of pre-stretched wrap and consistent application makes the TAB Wrapper Tornado a game-changer in material efficiency and product safety.

Lower Maintenance and Operational Costs

The TAB Wrapper Tornado is engineered for simplicity, reducing maintenance downtime and expenses. Key components, such as the wrapping assembly, can be replaced with ease — unscrewing four bolts, swapping the part, and reassembling in minutes. This eliminates the need for specialized mechanical expertise or expensive repair services, keeping maintenance costs low.

Preventative maintenance kits are also available, ensuring routine upkeep is straightforward and cost-effective. Built to last, many TAB Wrapper Tornado units have been operating for over 15 years, proving their durability and reliability. With long warranties and minimal upkeep requirements, the Tornado offers significant savings over its lifespan compared to less durable solutions.

Versatility for All Businesses

Whether you’re a small mom-and-pop shop or a Fortune 500 company, the TAB Wrapper Tornado adapts to your needs. It’s versatile enough to handle small, custom orders and robust enough to integrate into a fully automated, hands-free production line.

The Tornado accommodates various product sizes and shapes, making it suitable for diverse industries. Its adaptability reduces the need for multiple wrapping solutions, consolidating packaging processes and further cutting costs. From small-scale projects to large-scale operations, the Tornado’s flexibility ensures it’s the right fit for any business.

A Smart Long-Term Investment

The TAB Wrapper Tornado’s cost-efficiency, durability, and adaptability make it a smart long-term investment. Its ability to handle diverse packaging needs and reduce labor, material, and maintenance costs ensures a rapid return on investment.

By providing enhanced safety, minimizing operational downtime, and delivering consistent results, the Tornado helps businesses future-proof their operations. With its proven track record, the TAB Wrapper Tornado is an investment you can rely on for years to come.

Why Choose TAB Wrapper Tornado?

Switching to the TAB Wrapper Tornado isn’t just about saving money — it’s about transforming your packaging operations. From reducing labor costs and material waste to offering unmatched versatility and long-term reliability, the Tornado delivers value at every level.

Ready to transform your operations? Get started today using our pallet wrapping ROI calculator. By filling in your number of loads wrapped and labor information, our calculator will calculate your total annual labor cost savings and per-load cost savings after purchasing an orbital wrapping machine.

 

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Orbital Wrapper Manufacturer Introduces Custom Branded Stretch Wrap https://www.tabwrapper.com/latest-news-blog/orbital-wrapper-manufacturer-introduces-custom-branded-stretch-wrap/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:19:15 +0000 https://www.tabwrapper.com/?p=3958 The post Orbital Wrapper Manufacturer Introduces Custom Branded Stretch Wrap appeared first on TAB Wrapper Tornado.

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TAB Offers Logos, Web Addresses, Corporate Colors on Line of Stretch Wrap

Reading, PA: Orbital wrapper manufacturer TAB Industries, LLC, Reading, Pa. (www.tabwrapper.com), has introduced custom branded stretch wrap. Offered as part of its proprietary TAB line of stretch wrap, the custom branded stretch films feature the company name, logo, Website address, and/or a choice of other information to transform the typically clear plastic into a marketing vehicle that delivers sales messaging with every wrapped pallet load. The full color branding may be printed on clear, translucent, or colored plastic wrap and may be color-matched to corporate colors for further brand extension.

Available with any of the stretch wrap grades in the TAB line, the branded stretch wrap differentiates a company’s wrapped pallet loads from other pallet loads and presents a professional image on the job site. The custom branding does not affect the strength, puncture resistance, thickness, or other properties of the stretch wrap.

The custom branding stretch wrap comes in a 20-inch width x 5,000 feet per roll, 50 rolls per pallet. Discounts for multiple pallet load orders are available.

For a free brochure or more information, contact TAB Industries, LLC, 2525 N. 12th Street, Reading PA 19605; 610-921-0012; info@tabwrapper.com or see www.tabwrapper.com.

 

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Patent-Pending Ribbed Stretch Wrap Passes Compatibility Tests https://www.tabwrapper.com/latest-news-blog/ribbed-stretch-wrap/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:44:57 +0000 https://www.tabwrapper.com/?p=3926 The post Patent-Pending Ribbed Stretch Wrap Passes Compatibility Tests appeared first on TAB Wrapper Tornado.

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Ribbed TAB Rope Wrap Proven Effective on Multiple Stretch Wrapper Types

Reading, PA: Patent-pending TAB Ribbed Stretch Wrap from orbital wrapper manufacturer TAB Industries, LLC, Reading, Pa. (www.tabwrapper.com), has passed compatibility tests on multiple types of stretch wrapping machines from multiple manufacturers. Performed on the company’s TAB Wrapper Tornado orbital stretch wrapper, on a horizontal turntable stretch wrapper, a straddle wrapper, and on several other automated and semi-automated pallet wrapping machines, the testing documented the TWT-20120 Ribbed Stretch Wrap may be safely and effectively used with a wide range of roll dispensing approaches and brand-specific mechanical variations.

Suitable for packaging and material handling professionals concerned with optimizing stretch wrapper performance and securing a consistently tight wrap, the TAB Ribbed Stretch Wrap features patent-pending, Power Band technology that weaves thick ribs or ropes of plastic material within the stretch wrap for extra strength, durability, and tear resistance. The proprietary, textured cast film approach is proven to apply a high amount of compression force for securing heavy loads yet does not disrupt dispensing film from the roll, even at high speeds in fully automated stretch wrapping systems.

The ribbed stretch wrap is typically stocked at the company’s Reading, Pa. headquarters for fast delivery. The stretch wrap rolls come in a 20-inch width x 4,000 feet per roll, 40 rolls per pallet.

For a free brochure or more information, contact TAB Industries, LLC, 2525 N. 12th Street, Reading PA 19605; 610-921-0012; sales@tabwrapper.com or see www.tabwrapper.com.
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New Genius Controls Fully Automate Orbital Stretch Wrapping https://www.tabwrapper.com/latest-news-blog/genius-controls-fully-automate-orbital-stretch-wrapping/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 03:22:09 +0000 https://www.tabwrapper.com/?p=3864 The post New Genius Controls Fully Automate Orbital Stretch Wrapping appeared first on TAB Wrapper Tornado.

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Latest TAB Wrapper Tornado Operates by Itself at FABTECH Booth #S-11128

Reading, PA: Now that’s ingenious! New Genius Controls from orbital stretch wrapper manufacturer TAB Industries, LLC, Reading, Pa. (www.tabwrapper.com), transform the company’s semi-automated TAB Wrapper Tornado orbital wrappers into fully automated pallet wrapping machines. To be introduced at FABTECH Orlando booth #S-11128, the breakthrough Genius Controls technology enables one forklift driver to trigger the TAB Wrapper Tornado to automatically stretch wrap a pallet load in 30 seconds or less without pressing any buttons, handling plastic film rolls, using remote controls, or even leaving the seat of the lift truck.

As the lift truck driver approaches the orbital wrapping ring with a pallet load, the TAB Wrapper Tornado equipped with Genius Controls automatically recognizes its presence, scans the load dimensions, determines the appropriate amount of stretch wrap, and applies the stretch wrap 360 degrees around and under the pallet and load. When complete, the Genius Controls automatically cuts the stretch wrap and readies it for wrapping the next pallet load.

Ideal for metal shops offering fabrication, stamping, powder coating, cutting, welding, and other metalworking services, the new Genius Controls operating package is available on TAB Wrapper Tornado orbital stretch wrappers with 115-inch, 100-inch, and 80-inch wrapping rings as standard. The patented pallet wrappers are designed and manufactured at the company’s Reading, Pa. headquarters and offered with a companion line of stretch wrap proven effective with nearly any orbital stretch wrapping machine.

For a free brochure or to schedule a demo at the booth, contact TAB Industries, LLC, 2525 N. 12th Street, Reading PA 19605; 610-921-0012; sales@tabwrapper.com or see www.tabwrapper.com.
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At FABTECH Booth #S-11128 TAB Industries to Showcase Two Orbital Stretch Wrapper Models https://www.tabwrapper.com/latest-news-blog/at-fabtech-booth-s-11128-tab-industries-to-showcase-two-orbital-stretch-wrapper-models/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:48:50 +0000 https://www.tabwrapper.com/?p=3801 The post At FABTECH Booth #S-11128 TAB Industries to Showcase Two Orbital Stretch Wrapper Models appeared first on TAB Wrapper Tornado.

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Automated TAB Wrapper Tornado Smart Controls To Be Shown in Two Sizes

Reading, PA: At FABTECH Orlando booth #S-11128, orbital stretch wrapper manufacturer TAB Industries, LLC, Reading, Pa. (www.tabwrapper.com), plans to showcase its patented TAB Wrapper Tornado pallet wrapping machine with two different machines. To be shown with 100-inch and 80-inch wrapping rings, the two orbital stretch wrappers are to feature the company’s Smart Controls automation technology with wireless remote control operation and automated cut and wrap capabilities, plus a new LED safety light tower. This best-selling configuration option enables one worker to automatically stretch wrap a pallet load in 30 seconds or less without leaving the seat of a forklift.

Ideal for metal shops offering fabrication, stamping, powder coating, cutting, welding, and other metalworking services, the TAB Wrapper Tornado automatically applies stretch wrap 360 degrees around and under the pallet and load to create a secure, stable, unitized load. The need for boxes, banding, and crates is eliminated along with shifting in transit and storage. In addition to the automated 100-inch and 80-inch units to be shown at the booth, the orbital stretch wrapping machine is also available with a 115-inch wrapping and in semi-automated models as standard.

The orbital stretch wrappers are designed and manufactured at the company’s Reading, Pa. headquarters and delivered ready for operation with a warranty. A companion line of stretch wrap is available for nearly any orbital stretch wrapping machine.

For a free brochure or to schedule a demo at the booth, contact TAB Industries, LLC, 2525 N. 12th Street, Reading PA 19605; 610-921-0012; sales@tabwrapper.com or see www.tabwrapper.com.
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Orbital Stretch Wrapper Secures Long, Awkward Products that Extend Beyond Pallet Edges https://www.tabwrapper.com/latest-news-blog/orbital-stretch-wrapper-secures-products-beyond-pallet-edges/ Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:15:41 +0000 https://www.tabwrapper.com/?p=3702 The post Orbital Stretch Wrapper Secures Long, Awkward Products that Extend Beyond Pallet Edges appeared first on TAB Wrapper Tornado.

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TAB Wrapper Tornado Permits Delivery Without Custom Pallets, Crates

Reading, PA: The TAB Wrapper Tornado from orbital wrapper manufacturer TAB Industries, LLC, Reading, Pa. (www.tabwrapper.com), allows long and oddly shaped metal parts and products that extend beyond the edges of the pallet to be secured and safely delivered using stretch wrap alone.

Eliminating the need to build custom pallets or stock uncommon pallet sizes, the patented orbital wrapping machine wraps stretch wrap 360 degrees around and under the entire length of the pallet and the load to ensure the proper amount of compression is applied at the center of gravity. Load shifting on the lift truck, in storage racks, and/or in transit is eliminated, along with the need for cumbersome crates, boxes, and banding.

Proven effective for stretch wrapping rods and profiles, pipes and fittings, and a diverse range of finished machinery and fully assembled products and equipment, the TAB Wrapper Tornado is available in semi-automated and automated models with 115-inch, 100-inch, and 80-inch wrapping ring diameters as standard. Tall pallet loads reaching up to 95 inches in height or width and long pallet loads of any length may be safely wrapped into a stable, unitized load.

The versatile orbital stretch wrappers are designed and manufactured at the company’s Reading, Pa. headquarters and delivered ready for operation with a warranty. A companion line of stretch wrap is also stocked in the facility and available for nearly any orbital stretch wrapping machine.

For a free brochure or more information, contact TAB Industries, LLC, 2525  N. 12th Street, Reading PA 19605; 610-921-0012; sales@tabwrapper.com or see www.tabwrapper.com.

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New ROI Calculator Reveals Labor Cost Savings from Automating Pallet Wrapping https://www.tabwrapper.com/latest-news-blog/new-roi-calculator-reveals-labor-cost-savings/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:23:41 +0000 https://www.tabwrapper.com/?p=3630 The post New ROI Calculator Reveals Labor Cost Savings from Automating Pallet Wrapping appeared first on TAB Wrapper Tornado.

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Interactive, Online Tool Documents Time Saved, Costs Cut with Automation

Reading, PA: Orbital wrapping machine manufacturer TAB Industries, LLC, Reading, Pa. (www.tabwrapper.com), has introduced an ROI calculator. Accessed free online at https://www.tabwrapper.com/pallet-wrapping-roi-calculator/, the Pallet Wrapper ROI Calculator enables packaging and material handling professionals to determine their potential savings in labor costs and time when upgrading from manual pallet wrapping, turntable wrapping, and other stretch wrapping methods to the automated TAB Wrapper Tornado orbital stretch wrapper. The number of pallets loads wrapped per day, the number of staff required to wrap pallets, the time required per pallet load, hourly labor rate, and other factors may be input to return an accurate projection documenting the total annual labor costs to be saved with the orbital stretch wrapping machine.

For an example based on current national labor data, the Pallet Wrapper ROI Calculator reveals companies using two workers to wrap 25 pallet loads per day cut their total labor costs per pallet load from $4.65 to $0.44 with the orbital stretch wrapper for a savings of $4.21 in labor costs per pallet load. This translates to a total savings in labor costs of $27,349.40 annually solely by adding the TAB Wrapper Tornado to the packaging process and yields a payback period of approximately one year, depending on the orbital stretch wrapper model.

 

The patented TAB Wrapper Tornado orbital stretch wrapping machines apply plastic stretch film 360 degrees around and under the pallet and load to create a sturdy, secure, unitized load without banding, boxing or strapping. The stretch wrappers are designed and manufactured at the company’s Reading, Pa. headquarters and delivered with a warranty ready for operation. 

For more information, contact TAB Industries, LLC, 2525  N. 12th Street, Reading, PA 19605; 610-921-0012; sales@tabwrapper.com or see www.tabwrapper.com.

 

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Orbital Wrapper Manufacturer Introduces Preventative Maintenance Subscription Program https://www.tabwrapper.com/latest-news-blog/preventative-maintenance-subscription-program/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:39:04 +0000 https://www.tabwrapper.com/?p=3331 The post Orbital Wrapper Manufacturer Introduces Preventative Maintenance Subscription Program appeared first on TAB Wrapper Tornado.

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Wear Parts for TAB Wrapper Tornado Ship Automatically on Schedule

Reading, PA: Orbital wrapper manufacturer TAB Industries, LLC, Reading, Pa. (www.tabwrapper.com), has introduced a subscription-based preventative maintenance program. Devised to speed basic maintenance and promote peak performance on its TAB Wrapper Tornado orbital wrapping machines, the new preventative maintenance subscription program offers to deliver replacement wear parts pre-assembled and ready for installation on a preset schedule. The delivery schedule and OEM parts provided may be custom-tailored based on the orbital stretch wrapper model, typical volume of pallet loads to be wrapped, typical grades of stretch wrap applied, and other factors.

Available as an option for all TAB Wrapper Tornado orbital stretch wrapper models, the preventative maintenance subscription program aims to help metal shops and other companies lacking on-site technical maintenance staff to perform basic, periodic maintenance tasks quickly and safely. Replacing cutting blades and other wear parts on a schedule assures consistently reliable wrapper performance while preventing unplanned downtime.

The preventative maintenance subscription program features genuine TAB Wrapper Tornado parts manufactured to OEM specifications at the company’s Reading, Pa. headquarters. The parts are pre-packaged and delivered with replacement instructions as provided in the operating manual.

For a free brochure or more information, contact TAB Industries, LLC, 2525 N. 12th Street, Reading PA 19605; 610-921-0012; sales@tabwrapper.com or see www.tabwrapper.com.

 

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Stretch Wrapper Manufacturer Introduces Upgraded Safety Control Package https://www.tabwrapper.com/latest-news-blog/upgraded-safety-control-package/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 03:20:33 +0000 https://www.tabwrapper.com/?p=3303 The post Stretch Wrapper Manufacturer Introduces Upgraded Safety Control Package appeared first on TAB Wrapper Tornado.

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New Package Adds Automated Safety Scanners to TAB Wrapper Tornado

Reading, PA: Orbital wrapper manufacturer TAB Industries, LLC, Reading, Pa. (www.tabwrapper.com), has introduced an Upgraded Safety Control Package. Available as an option on the company’s TAB Wrapper Tornado Smart Controls orbital wrapping machines, the new Upgraded Safety Control Package adds the company’s automated Safety Scanners, bumper guards, and accessories at a discounted price versus the individual add-ons. The Safety Scanners create an invisible field emanating in a 180-degree arc from both the front and back of the machine that allows forklifts to pass but automatically stops the wrapping machine if a worker enters the field. The scanners are set within the bumper guards, which protect the stretch wrapper from accidental contact with lift trucks.

Available on TAB Wrapper Tornado Smart Controls models with the standard 80-inch, 100-inch, and 115-inch wrapping rings, the Upgraded Safety Control Package accommodates 480V electrical service and may be retrofit onto Smart Controls wrapping machines in the field. The patented Smart Controls pallet wrapping machines automatically apply stretch wrap 360 degrees around and under a pallet and load to create a stable, secure, unitized load in 30 seconds or less without boxes, crates, or banding.

The stretch wrap machines are designed and manufactured at the company’s Reading, Pa. headquarters and delivered with the worker safety upgrade pre-installed, tested, and ready to operate. A full warranty is included.

For a free brochure or more information, contact TAB Industries, LLC, 2525 N. 12th Street, Reading PA 19605; 610-921-0012; sales@tabwrapper.com or see www.tabwrapper.com.

 

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New Literature Features Automated Smart Controls Orbital Wrapping Machines https://www.tabwrapper.com/latest-news-blog/new-literature-features-automated-smart-controls-orbital-wrapping/ Wed, 01 May 2024 14:05:09 +0000 https://www.tabwrapper.com/?p=3254 The post New Literature Features Automated Smart Controls Orbital Wrapping Machines appeared first on TAB Wrapper Tornado.

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Available Free Online, Latest Brochure Showcases Best-Selling TAB Wrapper Tornado

Reading, PA: Orbital stretch wrapping machinery manufacturer TAB Industries, LLC, Reading, Pa. (www.tabwrapper.com), has introduced new literature showcasing the company’s automated TAB Wrapper Tornado Smart Controls models. Entitled, “TAB Wrapper Tornado Orbital Wrapping: Automate with Smart Controls,” the informative brochure details how the patented technology enables a single worker to automatically stretch wrap pallet loads in 30 seconds or less using a remote control while seated inside a forklift. Cumbersome, time- and labor-intensive, manual pallet wrapping that may require three workers and upwards of a half hour per pallet load is eliminated in favor of a faster, safer approach that also resolves challenges in staffing.

Updated to highlight the Smart Controls models, which sparked a 180 percent increase in orbital wrapper sales in 2023, the latest literature presents the automated stretch wrapper in action wrapping pallet loads of laser cut metal parts on a standard pallet and long, metal profiles on a custom-length pallet. Optional upgrades such as automated safety scanners, caster brackets, dual film roll dispensing, and wireless operation are also described, along with the company’s 5-year warranty.

The document is available as a free pdf download at TABWrapper.com. The TAB Wrapper Tornado orbital stretch wrap machines are designed and manufactured at the company’s Reading, Pennsylvania headquarters.

For more information, contact TAB Industries, LLC, 2525 N. 12th Street, Reading PA 19605; 610-921-0012; sales@tabwrapper.com or see www.tabwrapper.com.

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