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