Lantech (Louisville, KY) has announced the launch of two new semi‑automatic stretch‑wrappers – the SL400 and SL400LT. The machines will be available for sale in early 2026 and are engineered to help customers meet growing automation goals while addressing today’s labor challenges.
Lantech’s new wrappers require little‑to‑no operator touches with virtually no downtime, helping customers increase productivity while reducing shipping damage.
Key highlights:
- Simple automation for semi‑automatic operation – Both models require minimal operator interaction, reducing labor costs and reliance on an increasingly scarce workforce.
- Flexible deployment – The new models were designed to meet customers where they are in their automation journey: the SL400 targets facilities with minimal automation while the SL400LT is suited for manufacturing facilities and highly automated warehouses with optional AMR integration.
Advanced technical features include the following:
- Load Guardian with Ready‑to‑Wrap profiles eliminates guesswork and ensures consistent containment force across varied load types (the key to keeping loads safe during transit).
- Auto Film Cut‑off saves on labor by automatically cutting the film at the end of the wrap cycle.
- Power Roller Stretch Plus delivers better corner compensation to keep from crushing product.
- Pallet Grip locks loads to the pallet, securing it for transit.
- Load Seeking Clamp 4.0 (SL400LT only) with a pneumatic bladder practically eliminates film pulling out of the clamp at the start of the wrap cycle and is designed to travel to the side of the load pulling the film tail with it.
- TurboTak (SL400LT only) eliminates film tails.
- Optional AMR integration (SL400LT only) enables seamless collaboration with autonomous mobile robots.
