Wrap Quality; What Is Load Guardian; How To Select The Film For Your Load; How To Select The Correct Film - Lantech QL-400 Manual

8.4

Wrap Quality

8.4.1 What is Load Guardian®?

What is Load Guardian?

Load Guardian is a control system that helps the operator set the wrap profiles quickly and easily.
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It monitors and adjusts to changes in tension on the film, and the number of layers of film
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It holds the Containment Force set for the applicable wrap profile.
For the profile to automatically hold the Containment Force:
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Set the Film Coverage mode to Protected by Load Guardian.
8.4.2

How to Select the Film for Your Load

How to Select the Film for your Load
Find the right film
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Select the gauge of film that aligns with the required Containment Force for your load
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Look for a film with the highest possible film tension without breaks.
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How to Select the Correct Film

How to Select the Correct Film
1. Find the correct Containment Force for your load.
2. Make sure that the film can hold the Containment Force and wrap the correct number of layers.
Thin Film is 40 – 60 gauge film (10 – 15 microns)
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Use thin film for light Containment Force – less than 2.5 kg (5 lbs).
Thin film can cause more film breaks.
It can require a higher number of revolutions (cycle time) for the correct Containment Force.
Medium Film is 60 - 80 gauge film (15-20 microns)
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Use medium film for moderate Containment Force – 2.5 – 5 kg (5 – 10 lbs).
Thick Film is 80 - 120 gauge film (20 - 30 microns)
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Use thick film for higher Containment Force – 5 kg (10 lbs)
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Thick film can be resistant to film breaks and have a lower cost.
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