Global Industrial introduces mobile robot to stretch wrap pallets

Irregular or oversize pallets can be a challenge to handle. Global Industrial Co., or GIC, today launched its Mobile Robot Stretch Wrap Machine, a self-propelled, semi-autonomous system that enables warehouses to securely wrap such pallets directly on the floor.

“By taking the machine to the load rather than the load to the machine, our Mobile Robot Stretch Wrap Machine helps improve day-to-day operations by reducing forklift traffic and supporting more sustainable performance over time,” stated Kelly O’Bryan, product manager at Global Industrial.

Port Washington, N.Y.-based Global Equipment Co. is a value-added distributor and source for industrial equipment and supplies through its operating subsidiaries. With more than 75 years of experience, the company said it specializes in providing maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) systems to the public sector and businesses of all sizes.

New pallet wrapping machine complements existing workflows

As part of its customer-centric strategy, GIC said it offers products from its Global Industrial Executive Brands line and nationally known brands to meet customer needs.

The company said it designed the Mobile Robot Stretch Wrap Machine to complement traditional turntable wrap machines. It travels to the load and wraps it in place, accommodating pallets that exceed standard turntable dimensions.

The new system‘s compact design and intuitive touchscreen support single-operator workflows in warehouse, manufacturing, and retail environments, where floor space and foot traffic make fixed stations impractical, claimed GIC.

Global Industrial designs for versatility

GIC said its Mobile Robot Stretch Wrap Machine includes the following key features:

• Sustainability and cost savings: Consistent, programmable film-tension control delivers better than manual wrapping, providing maximum load security while reducing film use, costs, and waste, the company claimed. It is compatible with Global Industrial machine-grade stretch film for optimized consumable performance.
• Mobile efficiency: The new system has a compact design with three wheels, allowing wrapping across multiple zones without dedicated stations, said GIC. It travels to a pallet, reducing forklift traffic and eliminating the need to transfer unstable or oversized loads to a turntable.
• Self-propelled design: The robot is powered by two batteries that deliver up to eight hours of continuous operation and fully recharge in under 10 hours.
• Versatile load handling: The system can wrap irregular, oversized, or non-standard pallets with no maximum weight capacity.
• Programmable touchscreen controls: Global Industrial said its colorful touchscreen has programmable wrap settings and film tension control for consistent results and reduced film waste.
• Heavy-duty, safety-focused construction: The Mobile Stretch Wrap Machine is built for demanding industrial environments, said GIC, with durable components and a front safety bumper that automatically stops movement on contact to help protect operators and bystanders.