Stretch Hooding Equipment
Signode stretch hooders, a solution for businesses that need to improve their pallet wrapping. Our machines provide superior load stability and security, and they can help you save time and money by automating the wrapping process. Easy to use and maintain, so you can get the most out of your investment. Use stretch hood to protect your loads.
Lachenmeier - A Signode Brand
Signode is proud to offer a line of Lachenmeier ® products to our customers. Lachenmeier stretch hooding machines are known for their high quality, durability, and ease of use.
Improve your business processes and increase the film wrap around your pallet loads by taking up stretch hooding technology. Hooders use the latest in packaging technology to provide a high-quality, secure wrap that can withstand even the most demanding shipping conditions.
Our equipment can handle different load sizes and types, ranging from fully cubed loads and irregular shapes to a single box on a pallet. Utilize our expertise in wrapping to propose the ideal wrapping pattern. Make use of fully closed hoods, film sleeves, short hoods, and additional film reinforcements as needed per your requirements on the load to enhance stability.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Selecting the right system depends on your pallet size range, load stability requirements, throughput, environment, and film preferences. Signode offers multiple models (Power Flex T1, TL, Multi FleX1, and Multi FleXL) to match different load profiles and capacities. Our teams follow a structured analysis of packaging needs, transport conditions, and future output, as outlined in Signode’s value‑based sales framework, to guide buyers toward the right solution.
We encourage you to contact our sales team for a free application review.
Yes, our models support multiple film rolls with automatic changeover and handle diverse industries including food, beverages, pharma, building materials, corrugate, insulation, appliances, and more.
The Multi FleXL is the hooding model purpose‑built for very large or irregular loads.
Stretch hooders are widely used across industries such as building materials, insulation, appliances, corrugated products, food & beverage, logistics, paper goods, and bagged commodities. These sectors rely on stretch hood technology because it provides high load stability, waterproof five‑sided protection, and excellent performance even on sharp‑cornered or delicate products.
If your products need outdoor storage, stacking stability, or damage‑reduction in transport, a stretch hooder is typically an excellent fit. If you’re unsure, a quick conversation with a Signode specialist can confirm compatibility and identify the best machine for your load types.
Stretch hooding uses a gusseted film hood that is stretched and applied over the load, creating five‑sided protection and superior load stability. Compared to stretch wrapping, it provides:
- Better load containment with no product deformation, even on sharp‑cornered goods.
- Waterproof protection, ideal for outdoor storage.
- Faster cycle times and less film usage due to efficient unwinding technology.
Require Hooder Film?
To accompany your stretch hooder, learn more about the suitable film for these machines, we film for our equipment.
Feel free to get in touch with your inquiry, and we'll be more than happy to provide the assistance you need right away!
