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