Controlpack will present its Macroplat integrated shrink-wrapping system at Fruit Attraction

• The Macroplat system integrates macro-perforated film manufacturing and application in a single machine.
• Macroplat shrink wrapping machines will be located at booth 8B10.
• With more than 35 years of history, Controlpack continues to lead the way in offering solutions to optimize packaging processes.

On this occasion, the fair will focus on three pillars: fresh produce, with special attention to organic products; ICT applications and biotechnology related to the sector; and the food chain, where companies dedicated to warehousing and logistics are of paramount importance.

In this scenario, we could not miss ControlpackControlpack, which will present its range of Macroplat wrapping machines , a technological solution especially useful for the fruit and vegetable market.

The integral answer to baling

Macroplat stretch wrapping machines are designed to optimize the wrapping of goods requiring ventilation. Its wrapping system integrates two essential functions in the same machine. The first is the production of macro-perforated film, a plastic film designed to facilitate the ventilation of goods without compromising the pallet's grip and robustness.

In addition to film manufacturing, the film is also applied. By integrating this process into the machine itself, the application of the film is adjusted to the characteristics of the goods, perforating the packaging where necessary and reinforcing the weakest sections that could be damaged during transport. The result is a solid, safe packaging, adapted to the dimensions and materials of the goods and with the ventilation required for fresh food.

Savings, food preservation and safer goods

Having a Macroplat system offers numerous advantages over traditional palletizing methods. Savings are one of the main ones. By automating the system, time and labor are saved, less waste is generated (and therefore less waste to manage), and these machines are morecompetitively priced than more traditional alternatives.

In this effort to minimize the impact on the environment, the plastic wrapping film is added. Controlpack offers all its machines with Bio-V biodegradable film, which decomposes through a natural process. In less than five years, bacteria convert the packaging plastic into materials present in nature, such as inert humus, water or carbon dioxide, among other substances. A more sustainable solution compared to the conventional strapping and edge banding packaging system.

Another advantage of the Macroplat system is that it preserves fresh produce better. The macro-perforation of the film ensures adequate ventilation, which eliminates condensation and facilitates the breathing of the perishable product. In addition, this type of perforated packaging is particularly effective in the case of refrigeration, as it facilitates total penetration of the cold. As a result, whether the atmosphere is refrigerated or the food is in the open air, the macro-perforated packaging guarantees the good condition of the product.

In addition to the savings and preservation of perishable foodstuffs, there are two further advantages related to storage and transport. The first is that the MACROPLAT system ensures the stability and protection of pallets, even in fragile packaging such as cardboard. The result is merchandise that arrives at its destination just as it left its origin, without suffering any damage that could deteriorate its presentation. The other advantage is that this system also protects the distribution machinery, because it does not damage the wheels of palletizers and forklifts.

A Macroplat shrink wrapper for every business

As usual, Controlpack deploys a diverse range of technological solutions to optimize the packaging process. Whatever the business activity and capacity, there is a suitable type of MACROPLAT wrapping machine, be it rotary, robotic or rotary arm system.

The simplest model is the Macroplat rotary stretch wrapper , which allows to regulate the wrapping height, the rotation speed of the base, the film stretching and the up and down speed of the carriage.

If you are looking for an autonomous and versatile solution, the answer is the robotic stretch wrapper, whose self-propelled robot adapts to goods of any size and weight.

The last of the options is aimed at businesses with high throughputs or fully automated packaging lines: it is the Macroplat system on rotary arm stretch wrapper. These machines combine the speed and efficiency of automation with the gentleness of the rotating robotic arm, making this system ideal for fragile and lightweight goods. Such as fresh fruits and vegetables.