摘要 |
<p>Stretch film packaging of articles is performed in a line operation wherein a ready wound article is removed from a packaging station with unbroken film web between the ready wound article and a stretch film roll which can be revolved relative to the packaging station. A new article to be packaged is then introduced into the station whereafter the winding is continued and at the end of the first winding turn, the film web is guided beside the tensioned free film web portion, which extends into engagement with the new article, whereafter the stretch film is overlappingly wound over the first winding turn on the new article. The film web portion is severed at the end of the second winding turn by means of a severing means 18 which is carried by a guide by means of which the film web is wound around the still-standing article.</p> |