| The use of a strapping machine is very | | | | correctly and to ask the supervisor if |
| important because it is what holds boxes, | | | | unsure. An incorrect strapping can be |
| bundles, and very packages together. These | | | | dangerous for those transporting the |
| machines are loaded with what is called | | | | materials. |
| strapping and the machine dispenses the | | | | |
| strapping to hold the boxes, bundles, etc. | | | | - Do not ignore the items being strapped. |
| together. The main reason why this is done is | | | | Even though the machine may be reliable in |
| for shipping reasons. Shipping a product in | | | | strapping items correctly, it is always a |
| bulk can be done considerably easier if the | | | | great idea to check the strapping by giving |
| products are strapped together. This allows | | | | it a firm tug before it is transported. The |
| for the boxes or bundles to be transported | | | | last thing you want to happen is a strap |
| without falling over and allows for the | | | | break during transport and someone be injured |
| transport of more of the product at the same | | | | from the ordeal. Although machines seem to be |
| time. This cuts down on time and manpower. | | | | trustworthy, it never hurts to double check. |
| | | | That way, if the strap is weak or broken, the |
| However, everyone who operates a strapping | | | | strapping for that particular bundle can be |
| machine has to experience their first time | | | | redone. |
| with it. The first time can be rather | | | | |
| daunting because of the fear of doing | | | | - Again, any questions that need answers |
| something wrong. That is why there are very | | | | should be directed toward your supervisor. A |
| important things to consider when operating | | | | common mistake of new strapping machine |
| these machines for the first time. These tips | | | | operators is that they are afraid to ask in |
| are: | | | | fear that they will be viewed as incompetent. |
| | | | In reality, if questions are not asked and |
| - Safety first. You must listen to all safety | | | | the strapping machine operator takes a guess, |
| instructions given by the supervisor prior to | | | | the operator could be viewed as incompetent |
| operating the machine. These safety | | | | if the job is not done correctly. Asking |
| instructions are very important in that the | | | | questions shows an eagerness to learn and not |
| successful operation of the machine relies on | | | | stupidity. |
| them. | | | | |
| | | | So keep these simple tips in mind. It is more |
| - Be aware of the type of machine being used. | | | | or less common sense and the desire to listen |
| Is it manual, automatic, or semi-automatic? | | | | when operating a strapping machine correctly. |
| | | | It more or less depends on the type of |
| - If the machine is a hands-free machine, | | | | machine and the type of goods being strapped |
| remember that jobs are done chronologically | | | | that will determine how the machines are |
| and that there is a cycle time as to not | | | | operated, but no matter what, questions are |
| tamper with the machine if there is a delay | | | | key. Before long, you will be the one |
| in the cycle. | | | | answering questions for new operators because |
| | | | you received the right answers toward |
| - Some strapping machines simply require | | | | operating your machine correctly and |
| programming for the type of material being | | | | efficiently. |
| strapped. Be sure to program the machine | | | | |