By architecture · Wrapping & strapping
Rotary arm wrapper for loads that cannot be turned
In short
A rotary arm wrapper leaves the pallet stationary and swings the film carriage around it on a rotating arm. That removes the turning force from the load, which is why tall, light or top-heavy pallets are wrapped this way at up to 35 loads an hour.
- Load never rotates: no shifting, no corner crush on tall stacks
- Up to 35 loads per hour — the arm covers the pallet in one pass
- Works from a conveyor or from a forklift-fed base frame
- Programmable layers, over-top wraps and film tension per recipe
Zero load rotation
Top-heavy and unstable pallets are never spun, so there is nothing to topple.
Up to 35 loads/h
The arm removes load-in and load-out turning from the cycle.
Conveyor integration
Feed by roller or chain conveyor with the handover height set at order.
PLC recipes
Layers, top and bottom wraps and film tension stored per product.
Rotary arm vs turntable — when each one fits
| Question | Rotary arm | Turntable |
|---|---|---|
| Load can be rotated | Not required | Required |
| Typical through-put | up to 35 loads/h | 20–30 pallets/h |
| Tall or top-heavy loads | Preferred | Risk of shifting |
| Floor space | Larger footprint | Compact |
Models
Machines that do this job
In the field
Photographed on customer floors
Buyer questions
What buyers ask before ordering
When should I choose a rotary arm over a turntable?
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When the load cannot be turned safely — tall stacks, light cartons, drums or anything with a high centre of gravity. The arm circles the stationary load instead, so nothing shifts during wrapping.
How fast is a rotary arm wrapper?
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Up to 35 loads an hour. The cycle has no load-in and load-out rotation, so at high rates the arm wins on deck time even though the arm itself travels further.
Can it be fed by a conveyor?
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Yes. Rotary arm wrappers are commonly installed on a roller or chain conveyor, with the conveyor height, roller pitch and PLC protocol set at order.
Does it need guarding?
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The rotating arm needs a guarded perimeter. Fixed fencing, interlocked gates and light curtains are quoted with the machine against your layout.
Send us the load. We will size the machine.
Load dimensions, weight and the rate the line has to keep up with are enough for a machine recommendation and a firm quotation.