METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR EVALUATING PACKAGING MATERIALS AND DETERMINING WRAP SETTINGS FOR WRAPPING MACHINES

摘要

A method of determining a wrap force or payout percentage at which to wrap a load with packaging material may include dispensing packaging material. The method may also include forming a tear in a portion of the packaging material. The method may further include identifying a first payout percentage at which the tear exhibits a first behavior. The method may also include identifying a second payout percentage at which the tear exhibits a second behavior. The method may further include selecting a third payout percentage between the first payout percentage and the second payout percentage, for wrapping the load.