Once the approved supplier hurdle had been overcome, the customer and Hazel 4D were able to work together on the detail of the project, including planning machine locations and working on motion studies to ensure that the machine positions promoted optimum efficiency. Once all parties were comfortable with the scheme, they ordered 6 of the Atlanta Synthex pallet wrappers with automatic film cutters, and these were duly installed by the Hazel 4D in house engineers. The machines were optimised to run using the Extremus 12mu Nano technology film, stretching at just over 300%, and the customer and client’s team were trained in the use of the machines, including a ‘train the trainer’ program. The whole installation, and the improved wrapping of the pallets was signed off by the H&S rep, and the machines are now running smoothly. Hazel 4D provide ongoing preventative maintenance on a quarterly basis, and this gives the opportunity to also check film optimisation and ensure that the machines are still running at their optimum efficiency.

Shortly after install, Hazel 4D were approached by another of the customer’s site’s. They were having similar issues to those experienced previously by the client, and the key contact at the first site had recommended them to Hazel 4D as a competent partner to assist them with transferring from hand pallet wrapping. Hazel 4D subsequently installed 4 Atlanta Synthex pallet wrapping machines on this site, using the same Extremus 12mu Nano machine film.