• The Macroplat system integrates the production of macro-perforated film and its application in a single machine.
• Macroplat stretch wrapping machines will be located at booth 8B10.
• With more than 35 years of history, Controlpack continues to lead the way in offering solutions to optimize packaging processes.

On this occasion, the fair will focus on three pillars: fresh produce, with special attention to organic products; ICT applications and biotechnology related to the sector; and the food chain, where companies dedicated to storage and logistics are of paramount importance.

Controlpack will be presenting its range of Macroplat wrapping machines, a technological solution particularly useful for the fruit and vegetable market, which could not be missed at this stage.

The comprehensive answer to stretch wrapping

Macroplat stretch wrapping machines are designed to optimise the wrapping of goods requiring ventilation. Its wrapping system integrates two essential functions in the same machine. The first is the production of macro-perforated film, a plastic film designed to facilitate the ventilation of goods without compromising the pallet's grip or its robustness.

In addition to film production, there is the application of the film. By integrating this process into the machine itself, the application of the film is adjusted to the characteristics of the goods, perforating the packaging where necessary and reinforcing the weakest sections that could be damaged during transport. The result is solid, safe packaging, adapted to the dimensions and materials of the goods and with the ventilation required for fresh food.

Savings, food preservation and safer goods

A Macroplat system offers numerous advantages over traditional palletising methods. Savings are one of the main ones. By automating the system, time and manpower are saved and less waste is generated (with the consequent saving of having to manage it); in addition, these machines are more competitively priced than more traditional alternatives.

In addition to this effort to minimize the impact on the environment, plastic wrapping film is also used. Controlpack offers all its machines with Bio-V biodegradable film, which decomposes through a natural process. In less than five years, bacteria convert the packaging plastic film into naturally occurring materials, such as inert humus, water or carbon dioxide, among other substances. A more sustainable solution compared to the conventional strapping and edge banding packaging system.

Another advantage of the Macroplat system is that it preserves fresh produce better. The macro perforation of the film ensures adequate ventilation, which eliminates condensation and facilitates the breathing of the perishable product. In addition, this type of perforated packaging is particularly effective in the case of refrigeration, as it facilitates total penetration of the cold. As a result, whether the atmosphere is refrigerated or the food is in the open air, the macro-perforated packaging guarantees the good condition of the product.

In addition to the savings and preservation of perishable foodstuffs, there are two further advantages related to storage and transport. The first is that the MACROPLAT system ensures the stability and protection of pallets, even in fragile packaging such as cardboard. The result is merchandise that arrives at its destination just as it left its origin, without suffering any damage that could deteriorate its presentation. The other advantage is that this system also protects the distribution machinery, because it does not damage the wheels of palletizers and forklifts.

A Macroplat stretch wrapper for every business

As usual, Controlpack deploys a diverse range of technological solutions to optimize the packaging process. Whatever the activity and capacity of the business, there is a suitable type of MACROPLAT wrapping machine, be it rotary, robotic or rotary arm.

The simplest model is the Macroplat rotary stretch wrapper, which allows you to regulate the wrapping height, the rotation speed of the base, the film stretch and the speed at which the carriage is raised and lowered.

If you are looking for an autonomous and versatile solution, the answer is the robotic stretch wrapper, whose self-propelled robot adapts to goods of any size and weight.

The last option is aimed at businesses with high production rates or fully automated packaging lines: it is the Macroplat system on a rotary arm stretch wrapper. These machines combine the speed and efficiency of automation with the gentleness of the rotating robotic arm, making this system ideal for fragile and lightweight goods. Such as fresh fruits and vegetables.