If you’re looking for a way to improve the efficiency of your packaging process, you should consider investing in an automatic strapping machine. These machines are available in a variety of different configurations and can be used to strap a wide variety of products. In this article, we will discuss how you can maintain your automatic strapping machines.

Guidelines and Tips for Maintaining Automatic Strapping Machines

There are a variety of strapping machines to choose from depending on your specific needs. You can choose tabletop automatic strapping machines like the IQ-400, which allows for a wide variety of applications with just a flick of a switch, arch machines, as well as semi-automatic strapping machines (SQ-800) and fully automatic strapping machines (RQ-8A).

Whatever model you choose, though, it is important to maintain the strapping machine to ensure it operates correctly. Here are some tips.

Read the Maintenance Manual Given by the Manufacturer

One of the most important documents that you will receive when you purchase a strapping machine is the maintenance manual. This document contains critical information that will help you keep your machine running smoothly and prevent serious problems. The maintenance manual will provide step-by-step instructions for basic tasks such as cleaning and lubricating the machine. It will also include troubleshooting tips in case something goes wrong. The manual should be read carefully before operating the machine and should be kept in a safe place for future reference.

Use North American-Made Strapping in the Machines

Next, you should always run good quality North American-made strapping through your machines. Imported strapping from overseas may not meet ASTM standards and is, therefore, not as safe, or reliable. You risk having your employees get hurt because of faulty strapping that was made (not to ASTM D3950 North American specifications) in another country. Most low-quality imported plastic strapping tends to not be machine-grade plastic strapping.

Clean and Lubricate the Parts

Clean out the machine each day using an air hose to remove excess resin dust. This will prevent strap jams. Clean out any small pieces of plastic strapping that may have gotten into the arch tracking system. You should also lubricate the machines once a year using a light machine tool. Follow the user manual provided for each strapping machine to know which parts need to be oiled and how often.

Get Your Strapping Machine Serviced Once a Year

It is important to have your strapping machine serviced once a year, if in a high-volume application by a qualified technician to ensure good working order in high volume applications. If your strapping machine is not high volume, getting it serviced once every three years should suffice. By getting your machine serviced regularly, you can help to extend its lifespan and keep it running smoothly for years to come. If required, a technician will check the machine’s tension, pressure, cutting mechanism, cycle straps feeding system, electrical motors, and fuses to see that all is functioning normal.

Provide Training to Team Members

Each machine type has its own nuances depending on the type, but it’s always a good idea to provide your team with appropriate training to ensure they know how to use the strapping machines correctly and correct refeeding procedure. This can not only improve the lifespan of the machine but can also improve safety within your facility.

Strapping Machine Maintenance Services at JEM Strapping Systems

At JEM Strapping Systems, we provide the following strapping machine maintenance services:

• We will check, lubricate, and clean strapping machine parts
• If need be, we will repair parts and improve equipment/upgrade equipment via part replacement and scheduled maintenance
• We can service your machine at our shop where most repairs are preformed
• We provide flexible maintenance appointments
• We provide technical assistance during normal business hours, which are between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• For orders over $700, the freight is prepaid by JEM and is subject to a small FSC. Anything under $700, a shipping and handling fee will apply.

Contact JEM Strapping Systems for Maintenance of Your Strapping Machines

JEM Strapping Systems is the only Canadian manufacturer of steel strapping and one of the best suppliers of plastic strapping and non-metallic strapping in Canada. We carry a full line of cargo control products, ranging from steel strapping, plastic strapping, non-metallic strapping, and stretch films and tapes.

Our mission is to educate consumers on how to choose the correct strapping for their needs—regardless of whether it is something we make or buy and resell. Our concentration is on high-quality strapping, tools, seals, dispensers, and tool parts, and we abide by all ASTM guidelines. Contact us today to learn more about how you can maintain your strapping machines.