Applicator for applying stretch film to palleted goods

A manual handheld apparatus for applying stretch film around goods on a pallet, said apparatus comprising:

• a handle;
• a pair of end frames;
• an unheated stretch film core holder;
• and a first downstream pre-stretch roller and a second upstream pre-stretch roller;
• said pre-stretch rollers being in geared relationship with one another and rotating independently of said stretch film core holder;
• said first downstream pre-stretch roller rotating faster than said second upstream roller;
• said rollers being rotated in operation by tension exerted on said stretch film around goods on a pallet by an operator;
• said core holder being adapted to engage two ends of an elongated core having stretch wrap film wrapped there around;
• said core holder including an adjustable braking mechanism at a first top end;
• said adjustable braking mechanism including a tension knob with an earth magnet inserted therein at one end, remote from said stretch film;
• a large inset washer adapted to attract said earth magnet;
• an oblique slot containing at least three recesses;
• said recesses being adapted to receive a spring loaded ball bearing projecting inwardly in said knob;
• wherein in operation, manual rotation of said knob decreases or increases friction on said core holder;
• such that in operation, said stretch wrap is under tension during application around said goods on said pallet.