Ash Packaging President Frank Lorea had a longer road to Texwrap than most, with a story that starts all the way back in 1963. He and his wife had just moved to Dallas in their 1941 Ford Coupe Flathead V8 that he had assembled as a high school project. This new life in a new city started out challenging, as Lorea was only making $1.06 an hour as an apprentice electrician. … [Read More...] about Why Texwrap is Ash Packaging’s Final Destination
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Price vs. Value in Automated Packaging Machinery
There are a lot of factors that go into the value that automated packaging equipment provides. It’s important to consider upfront purchase price, of course, however … [Read More...] about Price vs. Value in Automated Packaging Machinery
Intermittent vs. Continuous Motion
Would you rather have a shrink-wrapping machine that stops and starts for each seal cycle or one that only stops when it’s time to change products or a roll of film? Otherwise known as intermittent and continuous motion sealers, respectively, choosing the … [Read More...] about Intermittent vs. Continuous Motion
The Main Causes for Seal Issues
When an operator is experiencing issues with seal integrity, their first instinct is usually to increase the heat on the sealer. Unfortunately, in most cases, this is the wrong adjustment. There are two much more common causes of improper sealing than … [Read More...] about The Main Causes for Seal Issues
Partner with Texwrap to Reduce Downtime
When a line completes a changeover between SKUs or rolls of film, the process should look like a NASCAR pit stop. Machine operators trained to perform changeovers make the necessary adjustments with speed and accuracy, then get everything back on track without … [Read More...] about Partner with Texwrap to Reduce Downtime