Take a look at this overview of the most common types of irregularly shaped goods and find out which packaging techniques can significantly speed up and reduce the cost of shipping them.
1. Long and narrow items (profiles, pipes, moldings)
Typical goods: Aluminum and steel profiles, plastic and metal pipes, wooden beams, baseboards, or ladders.
For long products, the main challenge is securing them safely and protecting their surface along their entire length without the risk of bending. A conventional pallet wrapper is not suitable for this purpose.
☛ Our solution? High-speed horizontal (ring-type) wrapping machines, such as the EXR-401 ORBIT. The product passes through a ring that securely wraps it in stretch film, either along its entire length or only at critical points to create a tight bundle. Thanks to the automatic film feeding and cutting, the entire process takes just a few seconds.
So how does this machine work in practice? Check out our video below.
2. Wide and flat products (windows, doors, panels)
Typical goods: Interior and entry doors, windows, furniture components, drywall and building panels, or kitchen countertops.
Flat and bulky products are extremely susceptible to scratches on visible surfaces and dents on corners during handling in the warehouse and in the truck.
☛ Our solution? Robust horizontal wrapping machines with a large ring diameter and a belt conveyor, such as the models EXP-H1030A or EXP-H1500A RONDO. The belt conveyor gently guides the product through the ring, and stabilizing pressure ensures that the board does not shift or become damaged during wrapping.
3. Bulky and Diverse Piece Shipments
Typical goods: Irregularly shaped boxes, textile bundles, engineering components, oversized e-commerce shipments.
If you ship dozens of different shapes and sizes during a single shift, you need a versatile workstation that adapts to both the operator and the item being packaged.
☛ Our solution: Compact horizontal wrappers from the WrapMate series (models WM-1050, WM-1400 and WM-1600). They feature a height-adjustable work table onto which the operator simply places the item and activates the wrapping ring using a foot pedal. Wrapping a single item takes only a few seconds and requires no physical effort.
To get a better idea of what this machine can do, check out our video below.
4. Reels and Coils (Cables, Wires, Hoses)
Typical Goods: Reels of electrical cables, steel wires, garden or industrial hoses, and rolls of tape.
For spools and rolls, it is not enough to wrap only the outer circumference—the inner core must also be secured so that the winding does not unravel or become damaged during transport.
☛ Our solution? Special coil wrapping machines OC-630 and OJC-1250, which wrap packaging material (stretch film, paper, or corrugated cardboard) directly through the center hole of the reel. This ensures that the goods are perfectly protected against moisture, dust, and mechanical damage.
5. Heavy cylindrical rolls (paper, textiles, film)
Typical goods: Rolls of paper, nonwoven fabrics, carpets, technical films, or insulation materials.
Large rolls are heavy and have very delicate edges. Rough handling can cause them to tear or become soiled.
☛ Our solution? Specialized roll wrapper EXP-108 RW, which can securely wrap bales both radially and axially (across the bale ends). This creates a sealed protective wrapper that can withstand even rough handling during transport.
You can see how this wrapping process works in our video below.
6. Heavy and Oversized Pallets
Typical Cargo: Heavy engineering assemblies, large wooden crates, pallets with construction materials, or unstable, tall loads.
If a pallet weighs more than two metric tons or significantly exceeds the standard footprint, it cannot be safely lifted by a forklift onto the standard turntable of a wrapping machine.
☛ Our solution? Mobile wrapping robot ROBO WRAPPER (B / P). Instead of rotating the pallet, the machine moves around the stationary load on its own. It is not limited by weight or maximum pallet dimensions and can wrap goods anywhere in the warehouse.
Not sure how to choose the right technology?
Send us the dimensions or photos of your goods, and we’ll design a solution for you with the fastest return on investment.
