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In many facilities, sealing cartons by hand has been the standard process for years. However, as production demands increase and labor becomes more difficult to find, manual carton sealing can quickly become a bottleneck. If your operation is experiencing any of the following challenges, it may be time to consider upgrading to a carton sealer. 

1. Your Packaging Line Can’t Keep Up

When order volume increases, manually sealing cartons can slow down your entire packaging process. Employees can only tape boxes so quickly, and production often suffers during peak periods. A carton sealer helps maintain a consistent pace, allowing products to move through the line more efficiently. 

2. Labor Costs Continue to Rise

Finding and retaining workers remains a challenge for many manufacturers and distribution centers. If employees are spending valuable time manually taping cartons, you’re dedicating labor to a task that can be automated. A carton sealer can free up workers to focus on higher-value activities throughout your operation. 

3. You’re Seeing Inconsistent Package Quality

Hand-taped cartons often vary from one operator to another. Uneven tape placement, insufficient sealing, and poorly secured boxes can lead to damaged shipments and unhappy customers. Automated carton sealers apply tape consistently, helping improve package appearance and product protection. 

4. Tape Usage Is Higher Than Expected

Many facilities are surprised to learn how much tape is wasted during manual application. Operators may use more tape than necessary to ensure cartons stay closed. A properly adjusted case sealer applies tape consistently and efficiently, helping reduce material costs over time. 

5. Packaging Has Become a Bottleneck

If products are waiting to be sealed before they can be palletized or shipped, your packaging department may be limiting overall productivity. A carton sealer can help eliminate this bottleneck by increasing throughput and creating a smoother workflow from packaging to shipping. 

Is It Time to Automate? 

Every operation is different, but if you’re experiencing one or more of these challenges, it may be worth evaluating your current packaging process. Whether you’re sealing uniform cartons or handling a variety of box sizes, today’s carton sealers can improve efficiency, reduce labor requirements, and deliver a more consistent package. 

At Berran, we offer a variety of carton sealing solutions designed to fit different production environments. Our team can help you determine which machine best fits your application and operational goals. 

Contact your Sales Rep today to learn more about improving your packaging process with a carton sealer!

Stretch film is one of the most commonly used materials in packaging—but it’s also becoming one of the most expensive. With ongoing increases in raw material costs and supply chain pressure, both dealers and end users are starting to feel the impact. 

The reality is, stretch film isn’t a fixed cost. It’s one of the most controllable expenses on your packaging line. 

Many operations focus on the price of a roll of film, but what really matters is cost per load. 

Inefficient wrapping—whether manual or outdated equipment—often leads to: 

• Overwrapping  

• Inconsistent film tension  

• Unstable loads  

All of this drives up material usage and increases overall packaging costs. 

High-performance stretch wrappers with powered pre-stretch can stretch film up to 250% before application. 

That means: 

• Less film used per pallet  

• Stronger, more consistent load containment  

• Lower cost per load  

Instead of using more film to secure a load, pre-stretch allows operations to maximize every roll. 

Manual wrapping creates variability—every operator wraps differently. 

Automated systems remove that guesswork by delivering: 

• Consistent wrap patterns  

• Controlled film tension  

• Repeatable results  

The result is reduced waste, improved load stability, and better overall efficiency. 

As stretch film prices continue to rise, operations that focus on efficiency will come out ahead. 

For dealers, this is an opportunity to lead with value—not just equipment, but real cost savings.
For end users, it’s a chance to reduce material spend while improving performance on the floor. 

Stretch film will always be a necessary cost—but how you use it makes all the difference. 

If you’re looking to reduce film usage, improve load containment, and lower your cost per load, it may be time to rethink your packaging process. 

Choose equipment that keeps your operation moving.
Choose Berran.