Anorbital stretch wrapper is a means of applying stretchableplastic film to a load, consisting of a roll (or rolls) ofstretch wrap supported on a vertical rotating ring and a means of passing a load through the ring's eye horizontally. Several designs are available.[1][2]
The item or load can go through the ring on aconveyor or can be placed into the ring by apallet truck. Small loads can be suspended within the rotating ring by hand. Stretch is achieved by creating tension between the load and film roll using a brake or gear ratio system.