Brochure:
The Switch A-Arm – Brochure – Pallet Stretch Wrapper – 2026 

Footprint:

Footprint-SWITCH A-ARM-Low-Profile-Pallet-Stretch-Wrapper

PRODUCTION SPEED:

• 35 loads per hour throughout (Single Turntable)
  • NOTE: Process rates will vary with load size, number of wraps & forklift load/unload time

LOAD CAPACITY:

• Maximum load weight:
  • 4,500 lbs dynamic – 10,000 lbs static
• Maximum load size to safely clear the tower:
  • 67″ W x 67″ L (96″ load diagonal)
• Maximum load size to remain inboard of the turntable:
  • 46″ W x 46″ L (65″ load diagonal)
• Maximum load height:
  • 87″ H

TURNTABLE:

• 65″ Diameter laser-cut steel plate with surround deck protection
• Maintenance free – 48 roller bearing support system
• Turntable height 2.75″ from floor
• ANSI # 50 direct chain drive c/w chain tensioner
• 3-12 RPM rotational speed c/w soft start acceleration
• 1/2 HP AC variable speed motor
• Final revolution deceleration and positive stop alignment
• Rugged surround deck for added protection, 3 sided loading and pit mounting
• Front and back forklift ports for easy movement
• Accu-Count exact turntable positioning system for additional film savings!
• Optional loading ramp 60″ long x 48″ wide complete with 10″ level porch area available

FILM CARRIAGE ELEVATOR:

• 1/2 HP AC variable speed motor
• ANSI #40 direct chain drive c/w shock dampener & Anti-Fall Safety Device
• Maintenance free carriage guidance system

FILM DELIVERY SYSTEM:

• Super Rapid Thread II ™ 20″ capacity pre-stretch film carriage
• Special Film Threading Device
  • Uniquely orientates the sticky side of the film against the pre-stretch rollers and the inside of the load
• 1/2 HP AC variable speed motor
• Fully electronic dynamic dancer corner compensation
• 33% to 313% fixed stretch capability
• Pre-stretch ratio variable using easy sprocket change
• Carriage Descent Obstruction Safety Shut-Off Device
• Rapid Thread ™ Safety Door with auto power cut-off switch
• Side mounted film carriage for operator convenience and safety
• Superior film-to-roller contact area
• Lifetime warranty on pre-stretch rollers

ELECTRICAL INPUT:

• 115 Volts 1 Phase 60 Hz 15 Amps

MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONS:

• Starter Spare Parts Kit – recommended minimum quantity of parts to stock for this specific machine
• Ramp for manual pallet jack loading – 48”W x 60”L
  • Powered pallet jacks may require a Porch Extension Option
• 24”L x 48”W Porch Extension – for powered pallet jacks
• 40”L x 48”W Porch Extension – for powered pallet jacks
• Additional transmitter for the wireless remote start/stop control (one included with the machine)
• Wireless remote control c/w 4-button transmitter for A-B-C wrap program selection
• Tower extension for 110” wrap height capability (standard is 80”)
  • NOTE: All machines with tower extensions will be hinged and shipped knocked-down
• 1ft Base extension for maximum 114” diagonal (90” diagonal is standard)
• Dusty Package – Complete sealing of the control panel and use of sealing rings on any conduit entries into the control panel
• Cold Weather Package – down to 33°F
• Freezer Package (32° F to -20° F) – specify minimum temperature
• Broken film/out of film detection c/w automatic machine reset and fault indication
• Beacon light with red & green lens – indicates run, clear or fault conditions

LOAD CELL & SCALE PACKAGES:

• Built-in Load Cells Scale Package – with GSE250 Digital Weight Indicator
  • NOTE 1: If to be used with pallet jacks the OSCBIRMP Scale Ramp option is required
  • NOTE 2: Machine with base extension option requires a factory quote
  • NOTE 3: Not legal for trade – upgrade available as a factory quote
• Built-In Load Cells Scale Package Ramp – 72” L x 48” W for use with built-in load cells
• Upgrade digital weight indicator from GSE250 model to Matrix 365. The standard model GSE250 indicator is for load weight only and communication features are not available. Matrix 365 indicators have programming features for printers and communication capability
• 24” L x 48” W scale porch extension for use with built-in load cells
• 40” L x 48” W scale porch extension for use with built-in load cells

AIR FLOW & PALLET LOCK:

• Pallet Lock Roping Device – the most effective method of securing the load to the pallet. Easily programmed using the standard Microprocessor and touchscreen to apply the roped or normal full web film for additional holding force where needed, air flow if required and to prevent film breakage on sharp product or pallet corners. Includes a quiet air compressor.
• Pallet Lock Roping Device – Deduction for NO AIR COMPRESSOR or on-board compressor electrical outlet to be supplied.
• Customized Automatic Slitting and/or Roping Devices
  • A wide variety of automatic film slitting and or roping devices are available upon request

AUTOMATION:

• “All-Electric – No Pneumatics Required”
• The patented Cousins exclusive A-Arm film cut and hold device starts and ends the wrap process at the top of the load
  • This uniquely different approach to attaching and cutting the stretch film provides you with these benefits:
• • Selectable top banding capability
  • Stabilizes the load early in the wrap cycle
  • Places the ending film tail at the top of the load instead of the bottom
• There is no film clamp on the turntable that can be damaged by debris or operator error
  • Eliminates the need for slip-rings to supply power onto the turntable for less maintenance
• Load placement on the turntable is not critical
• No air hook-ups or noisy compressors
• Automatic First Revolution Load Scanning Safety Feature
  • Detects uneven or partial stacked top layers and automatically adjusts A-Arm height clear of obstructions
• A-Arm Anti-Fall Safety Device
• Ingenious and simplified engineering will give you years of reliable and problem free operation

CONTROL:

• Electronic controls with LCD operator interface
• Power Off – On – Reset switch & Power On indicator light
• Single-button Auto Wrap Cycle Start/Pause
• Cycle Pause for applying top sheets
• Reinforce Wrap control for mid-wrapping
• Base or Top Wraps First program
• Emergency Stop button
• Turntable Jog button
• Film Carriage Lower & Raise buttons
• Film tension (Force-to-Load) control
• Separate film carriage raise & lower speed controls
• Operator programmable turntable speed control
• Triple beam automatic load height sensing photo-eye, detects dark or shiny loads
• Separate 1 to 12 revolution top & bottom wrap control
• Selectable Reduced Film Tension parameters for wrapping top and/or bottom of load
• Cycle counter
• A – B – C wrap program selector with capability to input and store unique wrapping parameters for each program
• PASSWORD PROTECTION – The wrap program selection and wrap program setting can be password protected when ordered from the factory (must be specified on the PO)

STRUCTURAL:

• All structural steel construction
• Forklift truck portable base structure design
  • lifting tubes included for front and rear access
• Electro-static powder coated paint finish