Wrapper Film Break

Film on stretch wrapper, flow wrapper, or shrink wrapper has broken during operation. Wrapping cycle interrupted.

Probable Causes (ranked)

• Film tension set too high for the film gauge being used
• Sharp corner on product or pallet load catching and tearing the film
• Film pre-stretch ratio too aggressive — exceeding film's stretch capacity
• Film roll quality issue — defective roll with thin spots or contamination
• Pre-stretch rollers worn, nicked, or contaminated causing uneven stretch
• Cold ambient temperature making film brittle and prone to tearing

Fix Steps

1. 1 Re-thread film through the pre-stretch assembly and reattach to product/pallet
2. 2 Reduce film force/tension setting by 10-15% and test
3. 3 Inspect product or pallet load for sharp edges that could cut film — add corner protectors
4. 4 Check pre-stretch rollers for nicks, flat spots, or film residue buildup — clean or replace
5. 5 Verify correct film gauge is loaded — thinner film breaks more easily
6. 6 In cold environments, pre-condition film rolls by storing in heated area before use
7. 7 If using stretch wrapper, reduce pre-stretch ratio and increase number of wraps to compensate

Suggested Replacement Parts

Parts matched to fault category: Stretch Wrap Film

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