Package wrapping method and machine

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Abstract of the Disclosure An elevator package wrapping machine comprises a film gripper for initially drawing fixed lengths of film into the machine. While the film is held by the film gripper and side clamps, a package is elevated into the film such that the height of the package draws a first addition to the film drawn by the gripper if, required. Film side and rear underfolders fold the lateral edges of the film and the rear edge of the film extending from the film source under the packages respectively. A film cutter is provided for severing the film from its source as the packages are being wrapped, and the cutter is controlled such that the timing of its operation is based on package …