McLeod and Dewey Associates Flexible Packaging Specialists
Stretch Film Volume Discount  
MDA Full Service Plan
 
  "The performance of our pallet wrappers is critical to our overall operation. Your scheduled preventive maintenance program four times a year has afforded us increased reliability on these machines."
Kraft, Inc.
 
   
     
McLeod & Dewey Associates


MDA FULL SERVICE PLAN
 
GET THE MOST OF OUT OF YOUR STRETCH PACKAGING DOLLAR!
 

We are not selling just the film. Our goal is not to make a quick one time sale from the internet. We want to grow long term business relationships based on quality of service and competitive price, look at your operation and help you determine what you require to maximize your stretch wrapping efficiency. You must also read our "Stretch Film Buyer's Guide" to understand what to look for in a stretch film and how the efficency and optimization of your stretch wrap equipment can save you thousands of dollars. What many people do not realize is that getting a cheap stretch wrap roll price or a cost per pound is only one component of getting the most out of your dollar. Due to our focus and knowledge in both the stretch film and the stretch wrap equipment we are uniquely qualified to provide a complete package of support with the stretch film.

We are able to provide you with a plan that not only provides a competitive price for your stretch film, but include services that, on their own, will save you money. Our technical expertise with film and machinery (relationship) allow us to detect improvements and cost saving opportunities. Call us toll free at 1 800 548 4008 or use our contact form to have more information about our Full Service Plan.

Our 5 Step Full Service Plan Includes:

 
  Establishing a stretch wrapping benchmark  
  We can help you establish a stretch wrapping benchmark
to determine opportunities to reduce stretch film usage by improving wrapping efficiencies.
 
  Rebuild and update existing equipment to meet wrapping specification  
  Perform machine efficiency audits at required intervals. Furnish Machine Audit reports outlining performance of equipment.  
  Machine / Film System Audits  
  Provide Benchmark/Test charts for each stretch wrapper at all facilities.  
  Maintain Machine Performance With Regular PM Re-Calibration  
  Annual P.M service visit for each manufacturing facility for wrapper recalibration.  
  Repair & Upgrade Recommendations  
  Upgrades & retrofits are researched for cost efficiencies and benefits.  
     

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR FULL SERVICE PLAN CALL US TOLL-FREE AT 1 800 548 4008 OR USE OUR CONTACT FORM

THE 5 STEPS OF OUR FULL SERVICE PLAN PROPOSAL
   
 
1
 
Setting a Benchmark
 
     
  Setting a benchmark will ensure proper loading integrity by:
  • Adjusting Film Force to prevent destruction of loads during and after wrapping.
  • Increasing the prestretch to an minimum optimum level (175%) to increase film strength and film memory properties for superior load retention.Improve wrapping consistency thus eliminating wide variations in wrapping parameters.
  • Can dramatically reduce stretch wrapping costs due to improved prestretch levels and reduction in total # of revolutions.
  • Increase production speeds by reducing the # of revolutions.
  • Provide the operators with the confirmed set-up and load parameters for stretch wrapping.
  • Allow management to document, budget, coordinate, and anticipate stretch requirements and costs.
  • Act as a comparison for future film audits.
  • Confirm machine / film performance.
 
     

   
 
2
 
Rebuild and update existing equipment to meet wrapping specification
 
     
 
  • Setting the machinery to meet a newly created customer's standard will provide a more consistent package while actually improving the load integrity by better usage of the stretch film characteristics.
  • Replace outdated film carriages (or machines) to obtain acceptable prestretch values.
  • Review all equipment for performance deficiencies and make required changes to optimize prestretch levels.
 
     

   
 
3
 
Machine / Film System Audits
 
     
 
Machine / Film System Audits
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Once the work has been done on both the equipment and film to get the performance to where it needs to be, it must be maintained.
Too often efficiencies can be lost during production without anyone noticing. Unlike most other packaging equipment, stretch wrap machinery does not necessarily stop when it ceases to function. It will still wrap the product but just apply much more film with less holding power. The result is a pallet load that cost 3 times as much in film and that can fail during transit. The audits service we provide ensures that this is caught before costing too much money. We can provide the following:
  • Measure the various performance levels of the equipment and film.
  • Prestretch, film force, film usage, Machine repeatability.
  • Audit reports that tabulate present performance compared to past performance to ensure efficiencies are maintained.
  • If the system is not meeting required performance, then recommendations for necessary improvements will be made.
 
     

   
 
4
 
Maintain Machine Performance With Regular PM Re-Calibration
 
     
 
Maintain Machine Performance With Regular PM Re-Calibration
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We don't leave you high and dry. If you do not have the personnel to take care of the upkeep and service then we will provide the service personnel to keep you efficient.
We can provide:
  • Complete inspection of the Stretch-wrapper system, including adjustments and re-tightening of assemblies.
  • Re-calibration of all electrical systems (i.e. motor SCR boards) to ensure maximum operating efficiency.
  • On-site update training for maintenance and operator personnel.
  • Keep you updated with the new technology in stretch films and equipment so that you continue to take full advantage of what the market offers.
 
     
     

   
 
5
 
Repair & Upgrade Recommendations
 
     
  In many cases, a simple packaging retrofit can restore an older pallet stretch wrap machine into a very cost effective and efficient stretch wrapping system, often at a fraction of the cost of a new stretch wrap machine.
  • Upgrades & retrofits are researched for cost efficiencies and benefits.
  • Reports are provided detailing the features and summarizing the potential payback.
 
     
 
   
 
     
 
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO SAVE MONEY
 
  An unbiased view of what to look for in a stretch film. An attempt to let You, the customer understand what is important. Don't make the mistake to just "wrap it up and get it out".This can be an extremely costly mistake. Understanding those important points can save you thousands of dollars.  
   
     
 
   
 
     
  MDA Strterch Film Volume DiscountSimply provide us with your volume requirements and enjoy discounted pricing based on your usage.
 
   
 
For more information about this promotion call us toll-free at 1 800 548 4008
 
 
 
   
 
     
  GET THE MOST OF OUT OF YOUR STRETCH PACKAGING DOLLAR! We are able to provide you with a plan that not only provides a competitive price for your stretch film, but include services that, on their own, will save you money!
 
   
     
 
   
 
     
  Prestretch Efficency Test  
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