Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure may be a wrapping material for formed bales of materials, including at least one layer of a flexible plastic material film web divided into portions by a plurality of spaced lines of perforations, the web including a first surface and an opposite second surface, each portion having a first adhesive substrate adhered to the first surface of each portion adjacent to each line of perforation, each first adhesive substrate including a first adhesive surface adhered to the first surface of each portion and a second adhesive surface facing outwardly opposite the first adhesive surface, each portion having a second adhesive substrate adhered to the first surface of each portion, each second adhesive substrate including a third adhesive surface adhered to the first surface of each portion and a fourth adhesive surface facing outwardly opposite the third adhesive surface, and a first release liner overlying the second adhesive surface and a second release liner overlying the f

Abstract: A wrapping material for formed bales of material. The wrapping material including at least one layer of a flexible plastic material film web having a substantially uniform width and divided lengthwise into portions of substantially equal length by a plurality of spaced lines of perforations extending fully transversely across the width of the wrapping material and fully through the layer or layers forming the wrapping material. Each said line of perforations having a first adhesive substrate adhered to a first surface of said wrapping material adjacent to but spaced from the line of perforations. The first adhesive substrate extending substantially across the width of said wrapping material and having, in use, an outwardly facing adhesive surface, and a second adhesive substrate extending substantially across the width of said wrapping material and being adhesively secured to said first surface of the wrapping material whereby the second adhesive substrate overlies said line of perforations.

Abstract: A wrapping material for formed bales of material. The wrapping material including at least one layer of a flexible plastic material film web having a substantially uniform width and divided lengthwise into portions of substantially equal length by a plurality of spaced lines of perforations extending fully transversely across the width of the wrapping material and fully through the layer or layers forming the wrapping material. Each said line of perforations having a first adhesive substrate adhered to a first surface of said wrapping material adjacent to but spaced from the line of perforations. The first adhesive substrate extending substantially across the width of said wrapping material and having, in use, an outwardly facing adhesive surface, and a second adhesive substrate extending substantially across the width of said wrapping material and being adhesively secured to said first surface of the wrapping material whereby the second adhesive substrate overlies said line of perforations.

Abstract: A knitted netting for wrapping an object is provided. When wrapping the object the knitted netting may have an indicated target elongation. The knitted netting includes first longitudinal franzes, first lateral schusses, at least two second longitudinal franzes, and at least one second lateral schuss. The schusses are knitted with the franzes to form the knitted netting. The first longitudinal franzes and the first lateral schusses are configured such that the spacing of the first longitudinal franzes decreases by less than 10% when elongating the knitted netting by 50% of the target elongation, the target elongation being from 15% to 300% of the length of the knitted netting. The second lateral schuss is an indicator schuss. The second longitudinal franzes are indicator franzes. The indicator schuss is knitted with the indicator franzes to form an elongation indicator for indicating the amount of longitudinal stretching of the knitted netting.

Abstract: A wrapping material is provided comprising a plurality of wrapping units, each said wrapping unit having a leading edge at one of thereof and a tail edge at an opposing edge thereof, where each one of said plurality of wrapping units is serially connected to at least one other of said plurality of wrapping units at the corresponding leading edge, tail edge, or both. In a further embodiment, discrete adhesive areas are disposed on the first surface of said plurality of wrapping units. In a still further embodiment, the discrete adhesive areas are covered by a protective cover, wherein the protective cover is attached to the first surface of the next said serially connected wrapping unit.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention includes an apparatus for securing a wrapping material around an item, such as a baled agricultural item, the apparatus including a main plate and at least one projection, the projection including a heating element and a height adjustment mechanism, wherein the height adjustment mechanism controls a force applied to the wrapping material by the projection and provides a force for moving the projection.

Abstract: A wrapping material for formed bales of material. The wrapping material including at least one layer of a flexible plastic material film web having a substantially uniform width and divided lengthwise into portions of substantially equal length by a plurality of spaced lines of perforations extending fully transversely across the width of the wrapping material and fully through the layer or layers forming the wrapping material. Each said line of perforations having a first adhesive substrate adhered to a first surface of said wrapping material adjacent to but spaced from the line of perforations. The first adhesive substrate extending substantially across the width of said wrapping material and having, in use, an outwardly facing adhesive surface, and a second adhesive substrate extending substantially across the width of said wrapping material and being adhesively secured to said first surface of the wrapping material whereby the second adhesive substrate overlies said line of perforations.

Abstract: A knitted netting for wrapping an object is provided. When wrapping the object the knitted netting may have an indicated target elongation. The knitted netting includes first longitudinal franzes, first lateral schusses, at least two second longitudinal franzes, and at least one second lateral schuss. The schusses are knitted with the franzes to form the knitted netting. The first longitudinal franzes and the first lateral schusses are configured such that the spacing of the first longitudinal franzes decreases by less than 10% when elongating the knitted netting by 50% of the target elongation, the target elongation being from 15% to 300% of the length of the knitted netting. The second lateral schuss is an indicator schuss. The second longitudinal franzes are indicator franzes. The indicator schuss is knitted with the indicator franzes to form an elongation indicator for indicating the amount of longitudinal stretching of the knitted netting.

Abstract: A wrapping material for formed bales of material. The wrapping material including at least one layer of a flexible plastic material film web having a substantially uniform width and divided lengthwise into portions of substantially equal length by a plurality of spaced lines of perforations extending fully transversely across the width of the wrapping material and fully through the layer or layers forming the wrapping material. Each said line of perforations having a first adhesive substrate adhered to a first surface of said wrapping material adjacent to but spaced from the line of perforations. The first adhesive substrate extending substantially across the width of said wrapping material and having, in use, an outwardly facing adhesive surface, and a second adhesive substrate extending substantially across the width of said wrapping material and being adhesively secured to said first surface of the wrapping material whereby the second adhesive substrate overlies said line of perforations.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention includes an apparatus for securing a wrapping material around an item, such as a baled agricultural item, the apparatus including a main plate and at least one projection, the projection including a heating element and a height adjustment mechanism, wherein the height adjustment mechanism controls a force applied to the wrapping material by the projection and provides a force for moving the projection.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a device for supporting and storing wound material thereon may include a substantially cylindrical, hollow bobbin having a thickness defined by an inner and outer diameter for supporting and storing material wound around the exterior surface thereof, and a reinforcing apparatus located at one end of the bobbin, the apparatus having generally a cylindrical shape and a length comprising two zones, the outside surface of the first zone being in contact with a portion of an inner surface of the bobbin, and the second zone of the apparatus extending beyond the end of the bobbin.

Abstract: A knitted netting for wrapping an object is provided. When wrapping the object the knitted netting may have an indicated target elongation. The knitted netting includes first longitudinal franzes, first lateral schusses, at least two second longitudinal franzes, and at least one second lateral schuss. The schusses are knitted with the franzes to form the knitted netting. The first longitudinal franzes and the first lateral schusses are configured such that the spacing of the first longitudinal franzes decreases by less than 10% when elongating the knitted netting by 50% of the target elongation, the target elongation being from 15% to 300% of the length of the knitted netting. The second lateral schuss is an indicator schuss. The second longitudinal franzes are indicator franzes. The indicator schuss is knitted with the indicator franzes to form an elongation indicator for indicating the amount of longitudinal stretching of the knitted netting.

Abstract: A wrapping material for use with existing wrapping equipment or balers for wrapping bales of agricultural produce or other items are disclosed. The base wrapping material may be a netting, film, or combination thereof. The wrapping material includes a plurality of pre-defined, discrete, spaced-apart adhesive areas disposed on each side of the opposing sides of the wrapping material. The longitudinal spacing of the adhesive areas allows the wrapping material to be rolled onto a roll core so that the discrete spaced-apart adhesive areas contact only non-adhesive areas of the wrapping material thereby forming a first level of adhesion that easily allows the wrapping material to be released and unrolled. When wrapping an item, corresponding discrete adhesive areas come into face-to-face contact thereby forming a second level of adhesion that is stronger than the first level of adhesion.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a device for supporting and storing wound material thereon may include a substantially cylindrical, hollow bobbin having a thickness defined by an inner and outer diameter for supporting and storing material wound around the exterior surface thereof, and a reinforcing apparatus located at one end of the bobbin, said apparatus having generally a cylindrical shape and a length comprising two zones, the outside surface of the first zone being in contact with a portion of an inner surface of the bobbin, and the second zone of the apparatus extending beyond the end of the bobbin, wherein the first zone has an outer diameter such that the first zone fits within the inner surface of the bobbin and wherein the second zone has an outer diameter larger than the inner diameter of the bobbin, whereby the reinforcing apparatus provides strength and support to the bobbin.

Abstract: A wrapping material for wrapping an item about its circumference having a plurality of wrapping portions forming a continuous roll. Each wrapping portion has a length that is greater than the circumference of an item to be wrapped with a width that is transverse to its length. Each of the wrapping portions include at least one fastener secured in an area there such that the continuous roll includes a plurality of serially disposed fasteners that are spaced from one another along the continuous roll. Each fastener includes a plurality of engaging elements for engaging a plurality of fiber elements of an underlying or overlying segment of a respective wrapping portion during a wrapping cycle. With this arrangement, the tail end of a respective wrapping portion will be secured by the plurality of engaging elements to the underlying or overlying segment at the end of a wrapping cycle.

Abstract: A wrapping material for wrapping an item about its circumference having a plurality of wrapping portions forming a continuous roll. Each wrapping portion has a length that is greater than the circumference of an item to be wrapped with a width that is transverse to its length. Each of the wrapping portions include at least one fastener secured in an area there such that the continuous roll includes a plurality of serially disposed fasteners that are spaced from one another along the continuous roll. Each fastener includes a plurality of engaging elements for engaging a plurality of fiber elements of an underlying or overlying segment of a respective wrapping portion during a wrapping cycle. With this arrangement, the tail end of a respective wrapping portion will be secured by the plurality of engaging elements to the underlying or overlying segment at the end of a wrapping cycle.

Abstract: A composite netting is used for wrapping bales with a baling machine. The composite netting includes a continuous netting component, and a discontinuous, breathable material component. The breathable material component is partially attached to the netting material. In some embodiments, the breathable material is attached only along the leading edge of each breathable material panel. As a result of the attaching technique the stretching properties of the netting are not transferred to the breathable material. Thus, each component of the netting retains its individual properties. Each bale is initially wrapped with about one wrapping of netting material, followed by about one wrapping of breathable material and a partially attached net that is continuous from the first section. After this, one or more additional netting layers may be applied if desired.

Abstract: Method and material for wrapping items using a wrapping material made up of separate wrapping portions of a predetermined length. The wrapping portions are attached and released at their ends using a Z-lock system including a discrete laminate. The discrete laminate of the Z-lock system holds the wrapping portions together during manufacturing but can also easily release or separate the wrapping portions at a desired point in the wrapping process. The separating of the wrapping portions exposes an adhesive that is use to securely bond at least one wrapping portion to the item being wrapped at the end of a wrapping cycle.

Abstract: Roll stock cradle support structure for receiving and supporting one or more pieces of roll stock, comprising: a flat base strip of rigid or semi-rigid plastic material having an upper and lower surface, at least one set of facing cradle portions of pre-selected dimensions integrally formed on one base strip surface, forming a roll support cradle, said cradle portions comprising a substantially vertical end wall and an arcuately shaped segment of rigid or semi-rigid plastic material, said segment being reinforced by members connecting the arcuately shaped segments with the end wall or base strip.

Abstract: Methods and material for securely wrapping items and providing protection against damage caused by the penetration of moisture or liquids. In particular, the methods and material of the present invention combine the advantages of multiple-material wrapping in a one-step wrapping process by joining the different wrapping segments at their edges to form a continuous wrapping material that can be utilized with existing wrapping technologies.