Abstract: A stretch film wrapping device includes a frame supporting at least one flexible hollow handgrip. An end of a core of a roll of stretch film is inserted into the hand grip, so that braking force on the film may be regulated by squeezing the hand grip as film is applied to an array of articles. The device also supports at least one reel of auxiliary narrow band material on an axis different from that of the stretch film roll, so that the band material and the stretch film may be simultaneously applied.

Abstract: A dispenser for a roll of stretch-wrap film enables the operator to apply variable tension to the end of the unwinding film. The dispenser has a spindle the end of which forms a hub which attaches securely to the core of the film roll, and rotates with the roll as the film is unwound. The spindle extends coaxially from the core of the film roll and is partially surrounded by a flexible hand grip. Bearings are coaxially mounted on the spindle and interposed beneath part of the hand grip, so that the spindle may rotate freely with respect to the hand grip. Part of the hand grip engages the spindle without interposition of bearings, so that the application of radial hand pressure results in frictional braking torque on the unwinding film roll, which enables tension to be applied to the end of the film.

Abstract: Stretch wrapping film is reinforced by means of an auxiliary band that is laminated to the stretch film, thereby obtaining improved effective film strength without requiring the use of heavy duty films. Propagating tears that do occur are arrested by the band. The band may be rendered visually distinctive by coloration or imprinting, to identify the load with which it is wrapped, and to enable one to locate the leading edge of the film on the roll.

Abstract: A holder for dispensing stretch film from a roll comprises a cylindrical body and an arbor rotatably supported on the body. A flexible grip having internal ribs covers the body and the arbor, so that one can, by applying finger pressure to the grip, brake rotation of the arbor and thus control film tension. A snap-assembly construction is provided between the arbor and the shaft upon which it is installed.

Abstract: A holder for dispensing stretch film from a roll comprises a cylindrical body and an arbor rotatably supported on the body. A flexible grip having internal ribs covers the body and the arbor, so that one can, by applying finger pressure to the grip, brake rotation of the arbor and thus control film tension.

Abstract: The invention is an improved apparatus for the manual application of plastics stretch films to materials and items to be packaged and secured as a unit, or packaged and secured to a shipping and transporting device. The apparatus is particularly useful for one-hand operation where the other hand must be used to stabilize the materials or items being packaged or secured in some manner. The apparatus consists of an extended core for the supply of plastics stretch film and at least one tubular-like grip facility for the extended core. Said grip facility serving as a manual control device for the speed of paying out the plastics stretch film material, and as a manual facility for applying tension on the film during the course of applying it to materials and items being packaged or secured. Two one-hand devices may be combined by a simple shaft-like member for operation as a two-hand device.

Abstract: The invention is an improved packaging system that may be located in satellite-like locations in a large area where packaging operations are being performed. The system combines the use of load carrying structures, such as pallets, load transporting equipment, such as pallet transporters, a turntable device, a mechanism for revolving the turn-table device, and a securing facility to package, by wrapping, a load upon the load carrying structure. The turn-table device consists of a plate-like platform secured to a bearing which is supported by a frame structure having rollers on which the plate-like platform revolves. The mechanism for revolving the turn-table device consists of a powered facility that turns a friction-type roller to revolve the plate-like platform.

Abstract: The invention is an improved system for rewinding fabric, particularly such fabrics which are more or less impervious and tend to entrap air between successive layers of the fabric being wrapped upon a core means as the rewinding proceeds. The system may be operated in a horizontal rolling mode or in a vertical rolling mode. When operating in the horizontal mode the system utilizes the weight of the supply roll to directly maintain more or less air-free layers, alternatively a minimum mechanical pressure is maintained at the supply roll in the horizontal mode as the weight of the supply roll diminishes near the end of the supply. When operating in the vertical mode, the pressure means is reversed, utilizing a constant mechanical pressure of the roll, or rolls, being wrapped against the supply roll as the rewinding proceeds.

Abstract: The invention is an improved apparatus for the application of plastics stretch films to materials and items to be packaged and secured as a unit or packaged and secured to a shipping and transporting means. The apparatus consists of a pair of insertable adapters for the ends of a cylindrical core which holds a supply of plastic stretch films and a pair of tubular-like grip means for said insertable adapters. The grip means serves as a control means for the speed of paying out the plastics stretch film material, and as a means for applying tension on the film during the course of applying it to materials and items. The apparatus may be used for manual or machine application of film to materials. Brake shoe equivalents of the grip means may be used for machine applications.

Abstract: The invention is an improved apparatus for the manual application of plastics stretch films to materials and items to be packaged and secured as a unit or packaged and secured to a shipping and transporting means. The apparatus consists of an extended core for the supply of plastics stretch film and a pair of tubular-like grip means for said extended core. Said grip means serving as a manual control means for the speed of paying out the plastics stretch film material, and as a manual means for applying tension on the film during the course of applying it to materials and items.