Buyers search for a "fully automatic vertical pallet strapping machine" because they understand vertical strapping is the secure option — the strap goes under the pallet and over the load, locking the two together. The assumption is that this requires a fixed inline arch. It does not.
Why vertical strapping matters
Horizontal stretch wrap only binds the load to itself, so under vibration and impact the stack can still slide off the pallet. Vertical strapping passes tensioned strap under the pallet deck and over the top of the load, anchoring the goods to the pallet base as one rigid unit. For medium and heavy loads this is the difference between an intact delivery and a rejected one.
You don’t need a fixed arch to strap vertically
- The ErgoPack ChainLance travels under the pallet and brings the strap back to the operator — vertical strapping, performed mobile.
- No conveyor, no floor-bolting: strap the pallet where it sits at any dock or staging lane.
- The 726X applies digital tension up to 2500N and a sealless friction-weld joint for heavy and export freight.
- Pallets up to 2.4m wide × 2.3m high are handled without manual strap threading.
| Factor | Fully automatic vertical arch | ErgoPack mobile ChainLance |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical strapping | Yes | Yes |
| Placement | Fixed, conveyor-fed | Mobile, any dock |
| Infrastructure / CapEx | High | Low |
| Forklift dependency | High | Low |
| Tension (726X) | Inline arch | Digital up to 2500N |
Want vertical strapping without the fixed arch and conveyors?
See the mobile ChainLanceFrequently Asked Questions
- What is a vertical pallet strapping machine?
- A vertical pallet strapping machine passes the strap under the pallet and over the load, anchoring the goods to the pallet base. This vertical orientation resists the load shifting that horizontal stretch wrapping allows, making it the secure choice for medium and heavy loads.
- Do I need a fully automatic inline arch for vertical strapping?
- No. The ErgoPack ChainLance performs vertical strapping by routing the strap under the pallet and back to the operator, mobile, at any dock — without the conveyors, floor-bolting and high CapEx of a fixed inline arch.
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