Tama InnoVent has become one of the leading ventilated pallet wrapping films for businesses that require maximum airflow while maintaining excellent load stability. Widely used throughout the fresh produce, beverage, dairy, horticultural, and food industries, InnoVent's unique open mesh design allows air to circulate freely through the pallet while keeping products securely wrapped during transport and storage.
One question we're often asked is whether a specialised pallet wrapper is required to use Tama InnoVent. The good news is that, in many cases, the answer is no.
Can Standard Pallet Wrappers Use Tama InnoVent?
Unlike some ventilation systems that require dedicated machinery or proprietary film dispensers which we urge customer to be wary of, espcially when they;re lcoked in with a film supplier.... Tama InnoVent can be run on many conventional friction brake pallet wrappers.
Because the material is designed to be applied under controlled tension rather than high powered prestretch, many standard machine wrappers can use the film without expensive modifications. This gives businesses the flexibility to introduce ventilated wrapping without replacing their existing equipment or becoming locked into a specialised machine platform.
Atlanta Stretch EVA XF-2010
The Atlanta Stretch EVA XF-2010 is one of the machines available from MPS Packaging Australia that is capable of running Tama InnoVent.
Using its reliable friction brake film carriage, the eva XF-2010 configuration applies consistent film tension. The machine is an excellent solution for businesses looking to introduce ventilated wrapping while maintaining the simplicity and reliability that the XF-2010 is known for.
For companies wrapping moderate pallet volumes, it offers an affordable way to package ventilated products without investing in specialised wrapping technology.
Atlanta Stretch Synthesi
The Atlanta Stretch Synthesi in our XF-3110 is another excellent choice for Tama InnoVent.
Both the XF-2010 and XF-3110 use identical carriages so the wrapping quality is the same, the machine's friction brake carriage provides smooth and adjustable film tension, allowing the ventilated film to be applied consistently around the load. The XF-3110 also offers additional programming features and higher productivity for businesses wrapping larger daily pallet volumes.
Whether wrapping fresh produce, beverages, nursery products, timber, or other goods requiring airflow, the XF-3110 provides excellent load stability while allowing the benefits of ventilated stretch film to be fully realised.
Why Friction Brake Carriages Are Recommended
Tama InnoVent behaves differently from conventional machine stretch film. Rather than relying on significant powered prestretch, its open mesh construction is designed to be applied using controlled film tension.
A friction brake carriage allows the operator to adjust the tension applied to the load while avoiding excessive stretching that could distort or damage the mesh structure. This ensures the film maintains its ventilation properties while still securing the pallet effectively.
For this reason, friction brake machines are commonly recommended for applications using ventilated stretch films such as Tama InnoVent.
Beware of Proprietary Ventilation Systems
Some equipment manufacturers offer specialised ventilation machines that only operate with their own unique film.
While these systems can perform well, they often lock customers into purchasing consumables from a single supplier for the life of the machine. This can reduce purchasing flexibility, increase long-term packaging costs, and limit your ability to source alternative films if pricing or availability changes.
Choosing a machine that can use commercially available ventilated films, such as Tama InnoVent, provides far greater flexibility. It allows businesses to benefit from ventilated wrapping without being tied to one manufacturer or one film supplier.
A Flexible Ventilation Solution
If your business requires ventilated pallet wrapping, you don't necessarily need an expensive purpose-built machine. The Atlanta Stretch XF-2010 and XF-3110 available from MPS Packaging Australia both provide reliable platforms for running Tama InnoVent using proven friction brake technology.
This allows businesses to improve airflow through wrapped pallets while continuing to use dependable, easy-to-maintain pallet wrapping equipment backed by local Australian sales, service, and technical support.
If you're considering ventilated pallet wrapping, MPS Packaging Australia can help determine whether your existing machine is suitable or recommend the right Atlanta Stretch model to match your production requirements and ventilation needs.
